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"In the Middle East, ripeners who work for supermarkets are told a day of ripening is enough"
2024-04-02 00:00
Why should banana prices actually be higher in stores? Why will it be years before other African countries will take Central and South America by storm in exports? Why is there no TR4-resistant variety yet? And why are reefer ships suddenly in demand again? Frits Popma answers all these
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The document, according to Efeagro, includes proposals for flexibilisation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), in line with what has been announced by the European Commission and.
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Hazelnut, beyond its culinary uses, plays a pivotal role in creating beloved fragrances, thanks to its rich, nutty aroma. Esteemed perfume brands globally incorporate this scent, with the roasted variety offering a particularly decadent note reminiscent of sweets and hot chocolate. Highlighted
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to Ukraine's success in exporting premium quality apples. In particular, in one of the most important and capacious markets in the Middle East with a high level of prices and competition, Ukraine confidently ranks second in terms of supply volumes in December
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New packaging extends the shelf-life of mini cucumbers
2024-04-02 00:00
The mini-cucumber category continues to gain popularity as a result of increased healthy snacking trends and salad consumption. Recognizing these trends, Hazel Technologies has identified an opportunity to provide quality-conscious growers, retailers, as well as consumers, with a fresher and…
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"Switching to local tomatoes as quality of Spanish goods diminishes"
2024-04-02 00:00
For Belgium company Rotom, the start of the busiest period of the year is gradually coming around. As larger volumes of Dutch and Belgian tomatoes from unlit cultivation increasingly find their way to the market, it also marks the peak period for the company specializing in tomato cultivation.
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"This exhibition has become even more important than it already was"
2024-04-02 00:00
"It seems that the exhibition will be bigger again, despite all the current challenges in the market," says Dick van Raamsdonk, General Director of HPP Exhibitions, when talking about the upcoming IFTEX in Nairobi, Kenya, in June (4-6). "The fair's growth is mainly due to the increasing number of…
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"A look back over the past 10 years at Desch"
2024-04-02 00:00
On April 1, 2024, Jan Willem celebrated his 10th anniversary as the CEO of Desch. In a discussion with him, he reflects on the developments at Desch and the horticulture sector. He also looks ahead: where does Desch stand in 10 years in terms of sustainability and other developments? Where does
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As of 2022 there is a dangerous reversal in fruit and vegetable consumption with negative percentages in terms of volume. And the first action to be taken is to promote greater awareness, starting with the preventive effects on health. A conference was held in Ferrara
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Egyptian onion exports resume after a six-month ban
2024-04-02 00:00
The start of April marks the end of the Egyptian government's ban on onion exports. According to Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal, this year's production is sufficient and far exceeds the needs of the local market. "With the expiry of the onion export ban, initially set until
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"In the coming weeks, we expect prices to return to the high levels recorded at the beginning of the year"
2024-04-02 00:00
The supply of Brazilian limes is once again falling and prices are expected to soar in the coming weeks, according to Patricia Antón, exotic fruit purchasing manager at the importing and trading company Cultivar, based in Barcelona. "Overall, we've been having shortages, hence the high prices
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The ninth edition of the International Congress of Red Fruits, organised by Freshuelva, will be held on 19th and 20th June at the Casa Colón in Huelva, which will be held at the Casa Colón in Huelva.
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South Africa's 2024 citrus export season will begin in earnest this month. The variety focus groups of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) presented their predicted export volumes for the upcoming season at the Citrus Marketing Forum held last week. "Overall, an increase in
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In Ukraine, March witnessed the identification of violations during the import of vegetables and fruits, leading to reduced prices amounting to UAH 141.2 million, as stated by Danylo Hetmantsev, Head of the parliamentary committee on finance, tax, and customs policy. Hetmantsev highlighted the…
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Small gap on imported organic Heirloom tomatoes until mid-April
2024-04-02 00:00
There is a slight gap in imported organic Mexican heirloom tomatoes. "The gap will be until about April 15 from our growers," says Ashley Berlinger, business development manager/sales representative for Creekside Organics, Inc., noting that Creekside Organics had regular supply until this week
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Brahim El Hasnaoui, sales director of Fleuron d'Anjou, talks about the new asparagus campaign, which started somewhat early this year. Greenhouse asparagus An early startThis year in the Loire Valley, the asparagus campaign started much earlier than usual, on February 23rd (compared with March
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Asparagus recovers and adds 25% more production
2024-04-02 00:00
HORTYFRUTA re-elects its entire Board of Directors
2024-04-01 00:00
The Interprofessional Organisation of Fruit and Vegetables of Andalusia, HORTYFRUTA, held its XVII Ordinary General Assembly on 26th March, in which it proceeded to the re-election of the members.
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Cheap onions from Egypt are to flood Europe in the coming days?
2024-04-01 00:00
Despite the lack of official statements from the Egyptian government on the issue of the onion export ban, which was extended until March 31, 2024 inclusive, most market participants are confident that from April 1 they will be able to resume export shipments. EastFruit analysts note that there
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Trucks account for 95.5% of exports of fruit and vegetables.
2024-04-01 00:00
The lorry has strengthened its position as the main means of transport for fruit and vegetable exports, accounting for 95.5%. At a great distance from the lorry, the second means of transport used for Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables is the
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