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Leading figures in the fresh produce industry in North America have informed Fruitnet that Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada could result in a significant decrease in demand for fruits and vegetables, as well as significant disruptions to supply chains. read more

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

Egypt's food exports saw an increase, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, which is a 15.7 percent rise from the previous week, as stated in a report by the Cabinet. This figure includes a wide variety of over 680 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products. read more

Abrafrutas (Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters) celebrated its tenth anniversary with a significant event in Brasília, bringing together a wide range of fruit producers and exporters from Brazil, as well as important figures from the agribusiness sector, including the Minister of Agriculture. read more

According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, trade figures for fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have shown a dynamic trend in the first eleven months of 2024. The country's import and export turnovers reached $2.1 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively. read more

Turkish fig exporters had a successful season in the Asian market this year. They utilized airfreight for their shipments, which allowed them to maintain a steady supply despite challenges in the Red Sea that have made sea journeys more complicated. read more

The Drewry WCI composite index dropped by 1% to $3,413 per feu. This figure is 67% lower than the previous peak during the pandemic in September 2021 at $10,377, but it is still 140% higher than the pre-pandemic average of $1,420 in 2019. The average year-to-date composite index stands at $3,980 per feu, which is $1,132 higher than the 10-year average. read more

Cristinia Figueira, chef of the El Xato restaurant in La Nucía, which holds a Michelin star, a Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award in 2023, will be in charge of inaugurating the campaign. read more

The 2024 citrus season in Argentina concluded with the lowest export numbers of the past decade, primarily due to a significant decrease in lemon shipments. José Carbonell, the president of the Argentine Citrus Federation (FederCitrus), has been reflecting on Argentina's citrus exports in 2024 and the shifts observed in processed products... read more

The Association Nereu, recognized for its pioneering work in promoting healthy lifestyles and combating childhood obesity, has taken a further step towards its goal of influencing habits

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The banana sector represents a fundamental part of Ecuador's agri-food exports. Due to its importance and widespread presence, it is often used to facilitate drug trafficking to foreign countries. In order to combat this phenomenon, the government is implementing a project that... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that Spain has produced a total of 1,948,369 tons of potatoes on 60,799 hectares. This figure is 13,600 tons lower than the previous estimates of the World Potato Market, marking the third consecutive year in which production has stayed below 2 million tons. read more

Wzrost cen i popytu na imbir na światowych rynkach spowodował zwiększenie spożycia tego popularnego składnika żywności przez lokalną ludność peruwiańską. Według Leandro Manuela Llacctarimay Figueroa, menedżera ds. Sprzedaży i Operacji peruwiańskiego producenta i eksportera imbiru. read more

The forecast shows that citrus production in the northern hemisphere is estimated at 27,297,216 tons, representing a decrease of 8.73% compared to the previous season. This figure for 2024/2025 is also 5.88% lower than the average of the last four seasons. read more

Last week, the annual meeting of participants in the FIGURA Project took place at the headquarters of UNICA GROUP SCA. The research project activities are aimed at improving sustainability.

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Chiquita Brands (Florida, United States) received registration as an EU trademark from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for various food products, including fresh fruits, under the following figurative sign. In May 2020, Compagnie financière de participation. read more

South Africa's 2024 citrus export season has ended, with the final packed volume slightly lower than last year's export figure. Despite this small decline, it is still considered a strong performance for the sector, considering the exceptionally challenging circumstances that growers had to deal with. read more

Angela Inselkammer (Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying), President of DEHOGA Bayern, was elected as the new vice president. Assisting Zöllick as additional vice presidents are Stephan von Bülow (Block Gruppe, Hamburg), Chairman of the System Gastronomy department at DEHOGA. read more

With a turnover of 16 billion euros (previous year: 18.2 billion euros), the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding impairments amounted to minus 77.6 million euros (previous year: 214.6 million euros). After considering impairments according to IAS 36, the consolidated EBIT at the end of the third quarter was minus. read more