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The Indian rupee fell to a lifetime low on Friday, pressured by concerns over U.S. tariffs, although central bank intervention appeared to slow the decline. The currency slipped 0.14% to 88.2650 against the U.S. dollar, compared with 88.1450 in the previous session. Friday’s decline ended a volatile week, with the rupee largely trading below the […]

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The import season of Peruvian berries is currently characterised by a strong market. “We received the first container on 20 August and were surprised by the good market conditions,” says Jan Marc Schulz of SFI Rotterdam. “The Polish season ended early, and many importers were not prepared for this. This caused a run on overseas […]

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More and more growers and chain parties are using ‘parametric climate insurance’ instead of conventional weather insurance. “This form of insurance is also gaining ground in Europe,” observes Client Director Ard van’t Veer of risk and insurance consultant Aon. © AonArd van’t Veer “Both benefits are weather-related, but they are two completely different products,” says […]

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Acceptance of food irradiation is showing an upward trend, according to an analysis of 27 peer-reviewed articles published in English. The studies covered 24,474 people across 15 countries. The data showed that acceptance of irradiated food rose from 33 per cent in 1992 to 67 per cent in 2024. Refusal to purchase declined from 19 […]

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the British market for their taste, […]

Greenyard NV and Garden S.à r.l. have announced the results of the acceptance period for the simplified squeeze-out bid to acquire the remaining Greenyard shares not yet held by the Offeror following its previous takeover bid. The acceptance period for the squeeze-out ran from 14 August 2025 to 4 September 2025. During this time, 1,362,295 […]

The vibe on the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica was friendly and pleasant. It wasn’t as busy as the first day, but the majority of exhibitors were positive about the quality of conversations they had with potential buyers. Europe sees potential to expand exports to AsiaEuropean exhibitors are optimistic about the export outlook to […]