It is almost exactly a year since New Zealand was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, the cyclone hit just as the apple harvest was starting. Two out of the four main producing regions were hit, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, while Nelson and Otago had good growing seasons. read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) latest data from the 2022/23 season reveals which European markets are the biggest consumers of avocados. Up from last year, the UK joins Germany in second place each boasting around 110,000 tonnes. However, leading the love for avocados is France, where an
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The superstore formula seems to be the one the Csette+7 Group is currently focusing on for its expansion in the region. The company, led by brothers Dario and Giovanni Lenoci, operates 11 retail outlets in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, specifically in
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“According to the latest estimates, French carrot production in 2023-2024 for the fresh market (337,700 tons) will be 2% higher than last year. Surface area (9,980 ha) is expected to increase by 1%. At the start of the 2023-2024 campaign (May and June), prices were still very high, in line
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Rijk Zwaan has once again opened the doors of its CED 'La Palma' to celebrate the Winter Open Field Days event 2024. A meeting point where the focus is on concepts to respond to the great challenges of the sector. read more

"Anyone thinking they'd seen it all in the mango market was in for a surprise this season," says Henk van der Meij of the Dutch company Hars&Hagebauer. "The market situation is indeed quite unique. Peru is exporting only a third of its normal volume, which has serious consequences for the
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Fresh allegations of price gouging behaviour by supermarket giants should be a wake-up call to fix Australia’s unfair supermarket duopoly, NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says. read more

On Sunday 18 February 2024, the 21km La Ceiba half-marathon was held in the city of the same name overlooking the Gulf of Honduras. Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirmed its support for the race again this year,
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Leafy greens are a common ingredient in many healthy meals. But, they often spoil during shipment or on the store shelf. This is part of a bigger problem of food waste. A recent study from a European food tech has shown that its technology can extend the shelf-life of arugula up to 24 days. This
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It is well known that vermicompost (or earthworm humus), derived from the slow digestion of earthworms, is a universal and complete product that can improve all soil fertility components. read more

At the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, in Berlin, the cooperatives Actel and Fruits de Ponent, both based in Lleida, announced a strategic alliance for the creation of a new limited company that will handle around 110,000 tons of fruit. read more

In 2023, Uzbekistan's banana importation registered at approximately 133,500 tons, marking a slight decrease from the previous year's total of 140,200 tons. The primary source for these imports continued to be Ecuador, solidifying its position as the top exporter of bananas to Uzbekistan for the
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

How much Italian fruit and vegetables can we find in the stores of major European countries? We have already looked in Budapest, Brussels, Copenhagen and Switzerland, now it is London's turn, curious to understand also the impact of brexit, with the United Kingdom exiting the European Union and with
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At the National Farmers' Union conference, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £220 million fund aimed at elevating agricultural productivity through advanced technology, including robots and drones for harvesting crops such as apples and asparagus. read more

EuroCommerce, the European association representing retail and wholesale trade, held the Summit CEO 24 on 14 and 15 February in Brussels. Headed by the

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Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2023 fell by 6% in volume compared to the previous year, totalling 11.3 million tonnes, and grew by the same percentage in value, standing at 16,855 million euros, according to data from the Spanish Customs and Excise Department.
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Spanish farmers have been staging demonstrations, tractor pulls, roadblocks and protests all over Spain for two weeks now.

Spanish farmers have been staging demonstrations, tractor pulls, roadblocks and protests all over Spain for two weeks now. read more

Fico closed its doors for good last Sunday (18 February, ed.). But the structure is ready to be reborn as early as next April when it will take the name Grand Tour Italia. read more

The last season of the Pera de Jumilla PDO ended with 'acceptable' figures despite the heat episodes and heat burst there was shortly before the start of the harvest, which decreased production by 50% to 60%. According to the technical director of the Regulatory Council, Francisco José
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