In Murcia, Spain, farmers escalated their protests against what they perceived as unfair EU trade and agricultural policies. Utilizing go-slow tractor marches, they caused significant disruptions across the region's motorways, culminating in substantial traffic jams, particularly around the
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Promoting and enhancing the function of the retail shop, not only as a garrison of the territory but also as the highest expression of quality, knowledge and care for the product and the customer. This is the objective of the Fruit and Vegetable Retailer Day, the event, scheduled
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The supply of mangoes out of Southern Mexico continues to be short. "It's Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo fruit that are seeing short supply still due to the conditions they had down there during the flowering months 90 days ago," says Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce. read more

New media campaigns, in-store operations, new products: Pink Lady unveiled strategies at Fruit Logistica. Projects read more

If there is a product considered premiumumin Japan, it is undoubtedly the table grape. So much so that a 'traditional' bunch of grapes in the supermarket can start at a minimum price of EUR 10, rising further depending on variety and quantity. A market undoubtedly different from
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Enhancing value creation through business analyses, pear cultivation, resilient varieties, or digitalization and Agri-PV: There are numerous approaches to sustain food production in Germany and the region. Ahead of Fruchtwelt Bodensee (February 23 to 25, 2024), it becomes clear: The political
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After unseasonal rain which temporarily halted the Western Cape plum harvest last week, the industry is picking as fast as possible. read more

Sysco, a big player in global foodservice distribution, hopes to revolutionize the industry in London and the South East with a $100m investment in its largest European depot. This 475,000sq ft facility, located in Hemel Hempstead, marks a significant milestone as the first in Great Britain to
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As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France has asked the European Commission to suspend the sale of fruits and vegetables treated with thiacloprid on the European market. read more

Ventura, a reference brand in the Italian dried fruit market, renews its presence on the slopes of the most prestigious Italian ski resorts by participating in two stages of the Women's Alpine Ski World Cup, in Cortina and Val di Fassa. read more

After the Zero Pesticide Residue label created in 2018, Collectif Nouveaux Champs is now launching the Biodiversity label. This new initiative was presented this week by Gilles Bertrandias, president of Collectif Nouveaux Champs, during a press conference. read more

Last week, Kultive launched its cucumber campaign, but snack cucumbers have been on the market for about 15 days. Volumes remain virtually unchanged, with 23,000 tons and 300 tons predicted for this year, respectively. Alexandre Picault, the company's sales manager, provides an update on the
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The Port of Oakland is a refrigerated cargo powerhouse. It ranks number one by TEU (twenty-foot container) volume in refrigerated (reefer) export trade among United States (US) ports. Oakland has ranked first among all US ports in international reefer export TEU's for seven consecutive years. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the President of the National Association for Insurance Companies, Bianca Farina, met at the ministry to discuss issues and possible developments to strengthen the
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

In a recent exploration published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the cardiometabolic implications of avocado consumption were dissected, spotlighting this fruit's potential in modulating risk factors tied to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), prevalent non-communicable
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The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE® Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com. read more

The mild temperatures of the past few weeks have led to an early awakening of stone fruit trees, including cherries. FreshPlaza spoke to Ignazio Tateo, owner of Tateo Srl from Turi (Bari), a company that covers 150 hectares between their own and partner orchards, producing 1500 tons of cherries
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The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away! How many times have we heard this as children and beyond. Indeed, apples are among the many fruits that prove to be a panacea for health. Apples are highly nutritious, thanks to their high content of minerals, fatty acids,
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