German fruits and vegetables: Pumpkin as a culinary evergreen
2024-10-24 13:00
The per capita consumption of pumpkins in Germany has increased by a significant 10% since 2019, now reaching over one kilogram per year. The transformation from a Halloween accessory to a culinary lifestyle product is also reflected in agriculture: Almost 90% of the
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Chile has high hopes for cherry exports.
2024-10-24 13:00
The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) stated that they have certified 10 tons of fruits destined for China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain. As record amounts are expected this season, the SAG has reportedly increased its personnel.
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Chile expects record amounts of cherry exports.
2024-10-24 13:00
The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) stated that it has certified 10 tons of fruits destined for China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain. As record amounts are expected this season, the SAG has reportedly increased its personnel.
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Dole has introduced an organic range in Ireland.
2024-10-24 13:00
Dole has stated its intention for organics to become a mainstream offering rather than a niche market, following the announcement of the full launch of its new Dole GO Organic! line of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Ireland.
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The Never Too Much campaign is making a comeback in France.
2024-10-24 12:00
France's Interfel has announced that its national campaign, Fresh fruits and vegetables: Never Too Much, will return at the end of the year with advertising spots and promotions across the media from November 2 to December 15.
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UK: Project aims to support raspberry producers.
2024-10-24 12:00
The project "Raspberry Economics in Production" was supported with 1 million pounds from the United Kingdom's research and innovation program "Innovate UK" and aims to improve the sustainability of raspberry cultivation in the UK.
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Thailand provides opportunities for South African citrus.
2024-10-24 12:00
South African avocados have gained new market access in the East, and the country's apples and pears are set to return to Thailand after a long absence. Citrus sources have also noted potential opportunities in Thailand, pending the resolution of certain issues.
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Port of Rotterdam: Container handling with strongest increase in the third quarter of 2024
2024-10-24 12:00
The Rotterdam container sector has grown: an increase was recorded in both weight (3.0%) and containers (2.2%). Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said: "Global trade has shown signs of recovery in recent months. We have observed that the...
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The UK Fresh Produce Network (UKFPN) recently organized its inaugural Festival of Agriculture event to celebrate and showcase the latest advancements in agri-tech, transportation, and logistics.
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HDE calls for strengthening of the cash circulation.
2024-10-24 12:00
This is shown by a joint survey conducted by the German Retail Association (HDE) and the market research institute Appinio among 1,000 people. In light of the increasing nationwide closure of bank branches, the HDE reaffirms its demand for strengthening the cash circulation to maintain services such as
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Wet weather caused a 37% decrease in bean production.
2024-10-24 12:00
Output of beans in the UK has decreased by over 30% due to unfavorable weather conditions impacting production last year.
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A new film from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) showcases the effects of its national marketing program in boosting the demand for avocados in the United States and around the world over the last two decades.
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Another season of the more expensive Ligola is coming up.
2024-10-24 09:55
Not long ago, Ligol variety apples did not stand out in terms of price in the wholesale offer of Polish "red apples". But this situation has already started to change, and it is becoming increasingly likely that we are facing another season of more expensive Ligol apples. What are the current prices of Ligol apples in large wholesale quantities?
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Prices of beetroot are resistant to decrease.
2024-10-24 09:15
This season, the price scenario on the market for beetroot in Poland is clearly different from last year's and from what could be called the "most probable price curve for the autumn phase of the campaign". What are the prices of beetroot in large wholesale quantities?
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Extreme heat and a heavy fruit set are limiting the growth potential for California navel oranges.
2024-10-24 09:00
The 2024 California navel orange crop is projected to be 78 million cartons (18 kg), representing a growth of about 2% compared to the previous season. The forecast, released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in early September, also highlighted that the average fruit set was one of the highest.
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South Africa has high hopes for pink-pigmented oranges.
2024-10-24 09:00
While there have been significant innovations in the mandarin segment, consumers have become increasingly indifferent to traditional offerings in the orange category. This has led to buyers in supermarkets becoming less enthusiastic.
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Westfalia Fruit is celebrating its first shipment of South African avocados to India.
2024-10-24 08:00
The leading avocado supplier, Westfalia Fruit, has announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India on October 22. This milestone represents a significant achievement in the company's export endeavors and the wider South African avocado industry.
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Indonesia reopens its market to US apples.
2024-10-24 07:00
Amerykańskie jabłka odzyskały dostęp do indonezyjskiego rynku po ogłoszeniu przez indonezyjski Urząd Karantanny zniesienia ograniczeń w oświadczeniu zeszłego tygodnia.
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Final shipments of Zespri's largest-ever crop are being sent out.
2024-10-24 03:00
About 4,610 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit has left New Zealand's Port of Tauranga and is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo at the beginning of November, before continuing on to Kobe.
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Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia's high-tech farming trajectory
2024-10-24 02:00
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a diverse sector that includes everything from small-scale greenhouses, which were the original concept behind the term, to advanced indoor vertical farms that are revolutionizing fresh produce production.
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