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"The later Chinese New Year has been very good for us".
2024-02-26 00:00
The Tasmanian-based Reid Fruits' cherry harvest has been completed. The first cherries were harvested in the first week of December, about 7-10 days earlier than last season, and the last fruit from Honeywood Orchard, a late, high altitude orchard, was harvested in the second week of December.
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'Challenges and prospects for the tomato processing industry' is the title of a discussion between business managers organised in Piacenza, during Tomato World, by the Interprofession of Northern Italy to assess the impact of recent company takeovers and mergers
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The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Bolloré Logistics SE by CMA CGM S.A.. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties.
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Alfred “Fred” Meyers passed away
2024-02-26 00:00
Niagara has lost one of the pillars of its tender fruit and greenhouse industry with the February 13 passing of Alfred "Fred" Meyers. The 69-year-old president of operation at Meyers Farms died while surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with leukemia.
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Sainsbury’s has become the largest supermarket to launch a ‘Best of British’ page on its website
2024-02-26 00:00
Finland: S Group sees growth in sales volume of vegan products in January
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Is chicory good for the liver?
2024-02-26 00:00
Nutritional properties of chicory
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The 'Garden of Oranges' educational project returns
2024-02-26 00:00
Last week, a press conference was held to present the second edition of the 'Garden of Oranges' project, promoted and organised by Etnafood - the company that runs several McDonald's restaurants in eastern Sicily and Calabria - together with Oranfrizer, a company from the
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"Supply of tomato specialties gradually getting under control, market for (cherry) plum tomatoes remains a complicated one"
2024-02-26 00:00
"We've just come through a period of high tomato volumes across all varieties," shares Ellen van Kester of Horticola Guadalfeo, based in Motril, Spain. "Now, the varieties are gradually getting back under control, particularly the specialties like Marazul, Cherokee, Rose tomatoes, Kumato, Coeur
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Cut flower course for Polish retailers took place early January
2024-02-26 00:00
On January 9, 2024, an event for the flower industry in Poland took place – a
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The recent discovery of a new strain of Xylella on 6 out of 18 sampled almond trees in Triggiano (Bari) is generating much concern among local operators and fruit growers. Apparently, this variant of the bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa subspecies
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Avocado consumption linked to improved health in Australian survey
2024-02-26 00:00
In a recent cross-sectional study analyzing the Australian Health Survey 2011-2013 data, a significant correlation between avocado consumption and better cardiometabolic health in Australian adults has been identified. Published in the Nutrition Journal, this analysis highlights avocados as a
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In the agricultural trade between Georgia and Russia, citrus fruits have emerged as a prominent commodity, showcasing substantial growth in January 2024. According to recent data, Georgia exported more than 10,000 tons of citrus fruits to Russia during the first month of the year.
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Only three mandarins from the employer for Chinese New Year
2024-02-26 00:00
A man expressed dissatisfaction after receiving only three mandarins from his employer for the Chinese New Year, considering them insufficient recognition for his work. In a widely viewed video, he complained about the insufficient quantity, pointing out that his son could
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Melon supply exceeds demand on the US West Coast.
2024-02-26 00:00
Melon supply on the West Coast appears stable. "There is ample supply of Cantaloupe and Honeydew melons at all ports right now from all shippers," says Justin Bootz of Legend Produce LLC. "I don't perceive shortages at all. All contracts are covered.
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Rainy weather and muddy, saturated fields continue to be an issue in the southern California, western Arizona, Baja California and Sonora, Mexico growing regions. Wet conditions continue to impact the quality of fresh produce, limiting supplies.
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So far, demand for brassicas and leafy greens, among other field crops, has been generally good and prices balanced. Although cauliflower prices were very high at the beginning of the season, they have now stabilised, although it might
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In 2023, Morocco positioned itself as the second largest supplier of tomatoes to European Union (EU) countries, only after the Netherlands. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), Morocco experienced an 18.86% increase in its share of the EU's tomato market.
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"The Netherlands enters the market by buying cucumber from Almeria to supply its own contracts with retailers".
2024-02-26 00:00
Harvesting in the winter cucumber plantations is coming to an end in Almeria. "In the whole area, from Guainos, one of the last villages in Almeria, to Motril, the harvests are almost finished and there will be a small gap of a couple of weeks until the harvesting starts.
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Azerbaijan boosts sweet cherry and cherry exports by 21% in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a remarkable surge in cherry exports, marking a 21.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released by the State Statistical Committee and reported by "Interfax-Azerbaijan". The country exported a total of 35,599 tons of fresh cherries,
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