Figs

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

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is improving its support systems for the banana industry in the Philippines, tackling issues like Panama disease and competition from global markets. Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero emphasized the importance of these efforts. read more

As part of the Lower Saxony strategy, the contractual partners have agreed to increase the share of organically farmed land to 10 percent by 2025 and even 15 percent by 2030. However, based on the latest application figures for 2024, the percentage of organically farmed land in Lower Saxony applied for at the Lower Saxony Chamber is still pending confirmation. read more

This included negative currency effects amounting to 94 (previous year: 31) million euros. The Group's EBIT amounted to minus 3.822 (previous year: minus 3.594) billion euros. This figure included net special expenses of 4.088 (previous year: 4.303) billion euros. These were mainly related to read more

Included in this were negative currency effects amounting to 94 million euros (previous year: 31 million euros). The group's EBIT was -3.822 billion euros (previous year: -3.594 billion euros). This figure includes net special charges of 4.088 billion euros (previous year: 4.303 billion euros). These charges are mainly related to... read more

South Australia is the only mainland state in Australia without an established fruit fly population, known for its clean fruit and vegetable production. However, the region has faced 54 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly since December 2020, resulting in significant financial burdens. read more

Nueva Vista, located at the Rungis market, has launched its campaign for figs imported from Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. William Burunat, the manager of Nueva Vista, discusses French consumption patterns and the upcoming season for this key product. © Nueva Vista "It is a delicate product that requires... read more