Fruits
Prices for inshell walnuts decreased in Moldova
2023-02-06 00:00
Wholesale prices for inshell walnuts in Moldova started decreasing at the beginning of February. Based upon data by theEastFruit monitoring, they fell in price by an average of 7% – up to 28 MDL/kg ($1.48/kg) by the beginning of the second week of the month. This is the level of the
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DFHV: Fruit and vegetables still cheap - High import quota for fruit and vegetables
2023-02-06 00:00
"Even though it is repeatedly claimed that fruit and vegetables are becoming a luxury good, the figures clearly speak a different language," explained Dieter Krauß, President of the Deutscher Fruchthandelsverband e.V. (DFHV), on the occasion of the upcoming FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. In total
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“Peruvians need to have peace, they have to go back to work"
2023-02-06 00:00
Tomorrow will mark two months of a deep political crises in Peru with the fresh produce export sector calling for peace. Leading the call for peace on behalf of Peru’s table grapes, blueberry, mango, avocado, exotic and other fresh fruit and vegetable export industries is Alejandro Fuentes,
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Barbera International will be present at Fruit Logistica with a stand within the collective exhibition of the Sicilian Region (hall 4.2, stand C-40). On the occasion, it will launch a new commercial line dedicated to blood oranges, Extra Rosse. High anthocyanin level (650 mg/l) certified by
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Florida's citrus troubles drive up orange juice prices
2023-02-06 00:00
Orange growers in Florida are facing what's forecast to be their smallest crop in 90 years. The state is expected to produce 18 million 90-pound boxes of juicing oranges this year, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast last month. That's less than half of last year's crop and a
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The nearly 100 per cent slashing of the budgetary allocation for the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) in India’s federal budget has left apple growers worried. The MIS is vital for apple growers as government enterprises HPMC and Himfed procure almost the entire stock of “C” grade apple
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fenaco National Products becomes Inoverde
2023-02-06 00:00
As of 1 March 2023, fenaco Landesprodukte will be renamed Inoverde. Union-Fruits, Léman Fruits and Steffen-Ris as well as other existing brands will continue as sub-brands. With the new and modern appearance, the company will be more aware of its national activities as well as its
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IDEAL melons with the special Harvest Indicator feature is a Syngenta patent-pending innovation.
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How early should early strawberries be?
2023-02-04 00:00
The webinar 'Early strawberries, fast money', held on 2 February, discussed the possibilities of producing an early crop as well as the rationale for doing so. Speakers included Konrad Kozakiewicz, a consultant from Haygrove, as well as
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Dutch duo bring fresh melon expertise to United Fruits
2023-02-03 18:00
Two highly experienced fruit traders have used their knowledge and contacts in Costa Rica to expand the volume of fresh melons supplied into Europe by United Fruits, a supplier based in Ridderkerk, near Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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South Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
2023-02-03 11:00
After a difficult start South Africa’s table grape season is now in full swing, with growers in the mid- and late-season areas expected to meet or exceed targets.
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Asiafruit February out now
2023-02-03 03:00
The February 2023 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available on the Asiafruit app – Apple and Android – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets.
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Pineapple plot takes over Queens Gardens
2023-02-03 02:00
Brisbane’s Queens Gardens was transformed into a temporary pineapple plantation this morning (3 February).
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The harvesting of ponkan tangerines is about to begin in São Paulo state. According to Cepea collaborators, although some volume was being supplied in late January, higher amounts are expected to arrive at the market in February.
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Chicory: "To reverse the downward [consumption] trend you must create awareness among young people"
2023-02-03 00:00
This week sees the start of the second Chicory Week in Belgium. This Flanders Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) campaign aims to raise awareness of this Belgian pride again, which, it turns out, is indeed necessary. "Long-term consumption figures keep falling," begins VLAM's Nele Van Avermaet.
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“This year is looking to be a great consolidation year in preparation for the next few years of growth"
2023-02-03 00:00
Western Australia is all but finished with the Hass avocado harvest. As North Queensland gets underway with the Shepard variety, Bundaberg (East QLD) will start the Shepard harvest on 1st March.
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NZ High Court allows appeal of kiwifruit land valuation
2023-02-03 00:00
The High Court has granted leave to appeal in a land valuation case that would potentially affect the kiwifruit industry. In Gisborne District Council v Bushmere Trust [2022] NZHC 2996, the Bushmere Trust owned a property northwest of Gisborne. Bushmere had a license from Zespri Group to grow
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The Rincón de Soto PDO Peras de Rincón de Soto has started the year with good news. Its pears have received the 'Flavour of the Year' award for the second year running. This distinction, which is awarded by consumers, recognises the taste quality of the product.
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Plums from South Africa: Small fruits of top quality
2023-02-03 00:00
The industry is overcoming the challenges of the past thanks to enormous efforts
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South African macadamia farmers might face a four-year struggle
2023-02-03 00:00
Trends in macadamia nut farming margins are showing a downward spiral of lower yields, lower prices and higher input costs. But with good management, farmers should be able to weather the storm.
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