According to Abrafrutas, the Brazilian association for fruit exporters, the significant increase in melon production in the state of Rio Grande do Norte is particularly noteworthy. The harvest volume is expected to increase from 644,000 tons in the 2022/23 season to an estimated 829,000 tons in the 2032/33 campaign. read more

Even for watermelons, consumers are paying less this year. At 1.07 euros per kilogram, the average price last week was 25.3% lower than in the same period last year (1.43 euros per kilogram). read more

Massimiliano Del Core, President of the Commission for Table Grapes (Cut - Commissione Uva da Tavola), commented on the start of the season in Apulia and Sicily as follows: "In Sicily, the season that has already begun is of good quality and is being well received by both producers and the market." read more

This corresponds to an area the size of Malta. Since 2019, the ecological area of the Federal Republic has thus grown by 17.1%. In the past five years, the number of organic farms has increased by 2,570, according to the ministry, so that currently 36,680 farms in Germany are practicing organic farming. read more

The focus is on five strategic elements: development of soil-independent cultivation methods, water conservation, increasing the negotiating power of the consortium, digitalization of production processes, and consumer education. And it starts early, for example, with the "Magica Terra" initiative. read more

Exports of other vegetables are also increasing. South Africa has been producing butternut squashes for the domestic market for a long time, but in the last ten years, this sector has experienced a significant increase in production aimed at the export market. This growth

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After potatoes, Belgians most commonly eat pasta (18%) and rice (9%). Overall, potato consumption has been declining in the long term, but it at least stagnated last year. During the week, the most commonly consumed form of potatoes is boiled, while on the weekend, French fries are the favorite.


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The International Association of Manufacturers of Biological Plant Protection Products (IBMA) has determined this figure as part of the annual survey among its approximately 150 member companies. According to IBMA, the market volume for bio-plant protection has doubled from 2016 to 2022. Between 2019 read more

The cherry picking season of 2024 is gaining momentum. How are the prices of cherries for processing shaping up currently? Was the optimism on the supply side of the market justified? read more

Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary. read more

Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the absence of a successor within the family as the reasons.

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Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the lack of a successor within the company as reasons for this decision.

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