Figs

Yeliz Kaya started Green Ova a year ago. This Dutch company focuses on Turkish fruit and vegetable imports for the Dutch and European markets. "The first year went better than expected. Turkish cultivation is developing positively. We used this start-up year to select the best suppliers and will
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In the relentless pursuit of fighting food waste, Neolithics, an Israeli startup focused on innovation, is taking the lead in the industry. Neolithics is harnessing advanced technology and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence software algorithms to develop "Crystal.eye," a groundbreaking
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The Andrews Labor Government is bolstering fruit growers’ capacity to combat against the Queensland fruit fly (QFF) – delivering grants to ensure Victoria is well protected from the pest. read more

With Asia’s market demand for high-quality fresh produce continuing to grow, experts in fresh food production and distribution across Australia are refining their approach to supply chain management in anticipation of increased trade volumes, according to a media release from the International
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With Asia’s market demand for high-quality fresh produce continuing to grow, experts in fresh food production and distribution across Australia are refining their approach to supply chain management in anticipation of increased trade volumes, according to a media release from the International
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Green mould is the main post-harvest disease for citrus fruit and causes huge economic losses for all operators worldwide every year; read more

Today marks the official start of the Turkish fig season, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for Alanar: “As usual, crop and export commencement dates are announced by governmental organization for the start of Bursa Black Fig. This year, the season in Bursa starts today, the 25th of
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The pandemic and confinements generated the great boom in online sales. Data from AECOC Shopperview and Nétrica indicate that, while before 2019, only 15% of consumers used the online channel to make their consumer purchases, by the end of 2022 the percentage was already
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Romanian producer Hortifruct has announced an increase in production in 2023 of over 20 million cans, bottles and jars, compared to 2022. These figures are estimated due to increased production, as Hortifruct planted more vegetables at the beginning of the year than last year. The expectations
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Spanish import figures shared by FEPEX (based on data from the Customs and Excise Department) reveal that June was the third consecutive month with an increase in pumpkin purchases. In April, there was a 37% increase in imports; in May, the peak was reached, with an increase of 55.3% over the
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The fig harvest in Alguaire, in the Segriá Lleidano, started two weeks earlier than usual and everything indicates that the production volume will be greater than last season. According to Àlex Lladonosa, of the Figues la Noria company, calibers and the fruits' sweetness will be higher than in
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The July position report, released on 11th August by the Almond Board of California, showed July shipments totalled 187 million pounds, up 10% y-o-y and the second-highest July shipment figure on record. read more

For about a week, the popular figs from Turkey are available at the Munich wholesale market. Nevertheless, the current demand is still restrained due to the vacations, observes Hüseyin Gürbüz, fig importer and managing director of Efendi Fruchthandels GmbH, based at the Munich wholesale
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Banana exports from Costa Rica grew 19 per cent in the first half of 2022 compared to the year-earlier period according to the latest trade data from trade promotion agency Procomer. Pineapple exports increased by 13 per cent in the same period. read more

Oddbox has teamed up with Penrhos Spirits to create a ‘wonky’ gin that fights fruit waste with every sip. read more

According to Gabriel Figueroa, the director of Alpine Fresh, this season, the traditional varieties have quality and size issues, as sizes and volumes are smaller. In fact, the main projections indicate that there will be a 10% to 20% decrease in this year's production. However, he said, "Our
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Producers of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Poma de Girona are forecasting a harvest of 88,570 tonnes this year, a figure similar to last year's (88,340). Production remains high for the third consecutive season and this year's crop will be the third highest in recent years.
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The Mushroom Bureau has launched a new campaign to market the vegetable as this summer’s energy-boosting ‘super food’. read more

Georgia exports fresh figs in five months over the year. Early exports start in June when quantities are usually very low. Export volumes are significantly bigger in July, but they peak in August. After that, the exports fall drastically. EastFruit analysts point out a very good start for the
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