All Sri Lanka articles
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NewsMSC launches direct South America-Middle East reefer service
Mediterranean Shipping Company will start a new direct service in October connecting South American exporters with Middle Eastern markets, using Abu Dhabi as a key transshipment hub for reefer cargo
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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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NewsLytone partners with Nagurum Company to deliver practical solutions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is actively pursuing economic recovery following its 2022 financial crisis. As a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, agriculture holds a rich history and significant importance. In addition to its internationally renowned tea plantations, Sri Lanka also produces a wide ...
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NewsWaitrose coconut oil boosts Sri Lankan farmers
UK-first product launch is offering Fairtrade premium to coconut growers in Sri Lanka
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ArticleKane Williamson and Rockit build on partnership
New Zealand cricket captain signs on for another year as global brand ambassador for Rockit apples and takes stake in Longlands orchard
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ArticleMaersk to redesign Asia/ME network
West and Central Asia services are to be revamped to create greater customer value
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ArticleSri Lanka ups import tariffs
A new levy has been introduced on the country’s fresh fruit imports at the country’s economy struggles with the effects of the coronavirus
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ArticleSubstrate producers join forces
Legro buys 50 per cent stake in Botanicoir in move to enable pair to widen portfolio, meet increasing global demand and accelerate NPD
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ArticleAfrucat calls for urgent action on stonefruit
New proposals include grubbing of 10,000ha of orchards, cutting Spain’s output by a quarter
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ArticleRussia and Sri Lanka halt India grape access
Access stopped for Indian table grapes midway through season amid phytosanitary concerns
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ArticleStrengthening Sri Lanka’s fruit industry
Funding from China will bring guidance and training to improve production and trade
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ArticleSri Lanka provides import export transparency
The country’s government has launched an online platform to facilitate its importers and exporters
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ArticleNew coir line promises soft-fruit yield boon
Botanicoir launches new substrate at Fruit Focus that it says brings numerous benefits to berry growers
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ArticleDutch supplier pioneers climate neutral products
Retail supplier Superunie has become climate neutral on some lines by reducing and offsetting carbon emissions in supply chain
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ArticleSri Lanka invests in modernising ag
The World Bank has lent Sri Lank US$125m to modernise its agriculture sector
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ArticleBotanicoir beats the rain with €1.2m Sri Lanka spend
Coir producer says new automated drying facility will mean problems caused by monsoons will be a thing of the past
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AnalysisCould nanotech revolutionise shelf life?
Trials suggest new natural plant extract could have a major role to play in delaying fruit ripening
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ArticleGrowing media mixes it up
The growing media sector relies on five core ingredients to reduce commercial horticulture’s reliance on peat. But what are the benefits of alternatives such as coir, wood fibre and bark?
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ArticleChina grants access to new imported fruits
Thai wax apples, Sri Lankan bananas and South Korean grapes are among a new wave of imported fruits to win access to China
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ArticleAPL sets up Sri Lanka hub
APL Logistics is establishing a South Asia distribution hub in Sri Lanka later this year