Strawberries

27The Tarocco orange campaign is drawing to a close, while strawberry production in Basilicata is getting into full swing. Good volumes but rather firm demand for peppers and courgettes. Radicchio continues to have high prices. More demand is expected for artichokes
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The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. read more

In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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This year's strawberry harvest has been delayed "by at least 25%," says Manuel Alfaro from El Pilonar. "The delay has, in fact, been building up since the planting phase. The nurseries took about 10-12 days longer to deliver the plants to us this year, which translates into at least a month's
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Fruit exports saw the sharpest decline in volume at -7% and 6.2 million tonnes, while the value increased by 1% to 8.972 billion euros. After citrus fruits, exports of soft fruits also fell: strawberries -11% (246,208 tonnes), blueberries -15% (73,508 tonnes) and raspberries -17
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Subdued offer for strawberries from southern Italy at the Bergamo wholesale market. With Federico Fapanni, salesman at Ortobergamo, we took a closer look at the commercial trend of the fruit; read more

"The first requirement when dealing with supermarkets is to be able guarantee continuous supplies for as long as possible. Thanks to our precise planning and the satisfactory amounts obtained at the start of the fall season, we managed to retain our historic clients and establish new relations
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In a significant shift for agritourism and sustainable farming in Australia, the renowned pick-your-own strawberry farm, Luvaberry, located north of Brisbane in Wamuran, has ceased public operations and is now up for sale. Owners Mandy and Adrian Schultz initiated "Luvaberry Our War on Waste" in
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The strawberry campaign has started, with strawberries from Campania and Sicily, and the first quantities of Sabrosa from Basilicata. Underwhelming sales for oranges, the consumption of which was adversely affected by the high temperatures. There is low or static demand for several
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Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. According FreshPlaza, the area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April. Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm says: “We grow our strawberries in
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Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as the interest in shipping asparagus and strawberries continues to grow while demand for cucumbers and blueberries is steady in the winter. This
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Once again this week, the right choice of what to buy is provided by La Borsa della Spesa, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. All in season and with an excellent quality-price ratio, the agri-food products suggested for the
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The Interprofessional of the Strawberry and Red Fruits of Andalusia, Interfresa, incorporates novelties in the current campaign, among them the launching of a free Ethical Channel for all the companies that want it

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Following a slow start to the Florida strawberry season with a shorter supply, production is about to increase. “It has been cool and cloudy here which has affected the yield. We didn’t get as many berries as we should have but it’s warming now and it has been increasing,” says Justin
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Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. The area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April, says Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm: “We grow our strawberries in Turkey, in an area
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products. read more

Valentine's Day has come and gone. Around this time, thoughts might typically turn towards champagne and strawberries, or perhaps even tomatoes. However, a quintessential Belgian vegetable, chicory (witloof), might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, BelOrta sees a natural connection
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The latest social media trend in China involves young people competing to consume strawberries without using their teeth, aiming to leave behind a "strawberry skeleton" with only seeds and white veins. Originating from a post on Xiaohongshu by a user named @Aqing, this challenge emphasizes the
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