Fruits
Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains.
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Z powodu braków mango z Peru, udało nam się skutecznie wprowadzić na rynek brazylijską odmianę Palmer w tym roku.
2024-04-24 00:00
"A limited supply of Peruvian mangoes this year has caused a high demand for Palmer mangoes from Brazil," says Manfred van der Vlag, from the Dutch sales office of Sweet Fruits in Emmen. "The Palmer mango has traditionally been less popular, but due to the market shortages, we have seen a resurgence in interest and credibility."
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The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated."
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Zespri is facing a potential loss due to a mouse infestation in a shipment of kiwifruit.
2024-04-24 00:00
Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown.
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Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
2024-04-24 00:00
In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados.
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Valenciaport is experiencing an increase in the volume of cargo and containers being handled.
2024-04-24 00:00
The data from the Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin for March shows that the port handled almost 7 million tonnes of cargo, representing a 3.84% increase. Container handling reached 459,749 TEUs, showing a growth of 15.86%. Year-to-date figures indicate that a total of 19.2 million tonnes of cargo were handled, reflecting a 5.41% increase.
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Domestic, young potatoes already available at Bronisze market. Check current prices for potatoes on 24.04.2024.
2024-04-24 00:00
The season for new potatoes is picking up pace day by day. Polish, young potatoes have appeared on the wholesale market in Bronisz, near Warsaw. The first deliveries took place last week, specifically on April 18, 2024. Currently, the supply is symbolic, but
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There is no country that does not like bananas at all. Bananas are a popular and widely consumed fruit enjoyed by people around the world.
2024-04-24 00:00
Bananas dominate the global fruit market, consistently ranking as a favorite. They are a staple in diets worldwide and are easily accessible year-round.
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"We should try to appreciate bananas more."
2024-04-24 00:00
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits globally and play a significant role in the agrifood industry. They are cultivated in 150 countries worldwide and are the most commercialized fruit and vegetable product on an international scale. Bananas rank as the third most sold product in the agrifood sector.
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Włochy: "Silne zapotrzebowanie na truskawki, ale plony spadły o nawet 50% w porównaniu z rokiem ubiegłym"
2024-04-24 00:00
Favorable prices and low yields characterize this recent phase of the strawberry season in Southern Italy. "Here in the Basilicata region, in approximately 40 days, the season will conclude for many, especially for traditional cultivars like the Sabrosa-Candonga," says Maria Ferrara from the wholesale fruit business.
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Melon de Autor and Foodie Watermelon are two lines of premium quality fruits aimed at supermarkets and greengrocers both nationally and internationally.
read moreAt Macfrut, the world experts on Medicinal Plants gather.
2024-04-24 00:00
The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, during the second day of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 8 to 10. Established over twenty years ago as a meeting point for producers...
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Protecting strawberries from diseases and pests is increasingly becoming an art of choice. It is important that these choices are good and effective. This also applies to the growing restrictions from consumers, especially supermarkets. They expect the strawberries delivered to their stores to be of high quality.
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The supply of strawberries in California is growing.
2024-04-24 00:00
Wraz z końcem kwietnia zbliża się większe dostawy truskawek. "Jesteśmy nieco z tyłu w porównaniu do naszych oczekiwań na ten moment sezonu, ale cieszymy się z popytu i ogólnych warunków rynkowych" - mówi Cindy Jewell z Bobalu. "Nasze plantacje na ranczach wyglądają świetnie i są w dobrym tempie rozwijane."
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Strawberries, an update on the campaign with Aop Luce
2024-04-24 00:00
The strawberry campaign in the Lazio area is characterized by ups and downs, but Aop Luce continues to invest in this product. We spoke with Giacomo Galdiero, CEO of Aop Luce: "After a positive start to the campaign, with a generally stable supply and satisfactory prices, with
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Origin Fruit Direct is now called 'Origin Fruit Group'.
2024-04-24 00:00
"Origin Fruit Group" is the new name for Origin Fruit Direct, Origin Fruit Services, Origin Direct Asia, and Origin Direct Spain. According to managing director Corné van de Klundert, the name change is aimed at highlighting the family connection. "We want to demonstrate more clearly externally that we are one entity."
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The Fundación Caja Rural del Sur has renewed its commitment to the International Congress of Red Fruits and will once again be the exclusive main sponsor of this event, which will take place in the upcoming
read moreThe Kenyan avocado trade with China is thriving thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
2024-04-24 00:00
In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade.
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These last few days could be defined as those of the "spring blackbird" (click here to learn more). The summer temperatures of recent weeks had led to the exclusion of a return of cold weather, but that was not the case. Many producers, considering past seasons, did not hesitate.
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