Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers. "They began killing off the foliage this week, then they'll harvest the first potatoes," he says. "Those potatoes will arrive at our
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A recent study has highlighted the impact of the climate crisis on viticulture in Turkey, predicting that the expected rise in temperatures and reduced rainfall could shift the suitability of vineyard regions for grape production over the next three decades. Grapes, sensitive to climate
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Giddings-Cerasus or better known in China as Xiaomifeng has closed the Chilean 2023/24 cherry season again with the varieties of Cerasina called: Final 12.1 and 13.1 from the German geneticist Peter Stoppel. For a second consecutive year the Chilean company delivered this variety to the market,
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The fresh produce sector in Brazil is relieved that the heavy rains that led to this past weekend's deadly landslides and mudslides, mainly in the North of the country, has not had a damaging impact on crops. Some sweet potatoes, melons and mango fields have been affected, producers and
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The Uzfood fair started today, 26 March 2024, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Some operators who are present with a stand, including Omar Papi of the Italian company Futura srl, confirm that the start is promising. The fair takes place from 26 to 28 March. "We are noticing a good influx
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Absa AgriTrends has pinpointed several large global and local trends post-pandemic, significantly affecting international trade dynamics. A notable trend is the slowdown in globalisation, or 'slobalisation', which has been on the rise since the 2008 financial crisis, further fueled by the
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In a succesful operation at the Port of Burgas, Bulgaria, customs officials intercepted a haul of cocaine hidden within a shipment of bananas. The seizure, amounting to 170 kilograms of the substance, underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking within the fruit import sector. The
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EastFruitanalysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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Even today, too many consumers do not reach the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables. And they do so for lack of adequate financial resources, lack of preparation time and lack of inspiration for recipes. read more

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has suggested a complete ban on exporting onion, banana, and other goods to steady their prices in Pakistan. He said this during a Price Control Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi earlier this week. The committee, led by 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. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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In the lush landscapes of Ecuador, the vibrant flower industry, especially its world-renowned roses, stands tall, navigating through economic uncertainties and environmental hurdles. This feature delves into Ecuador's blossoming role in the global floral market, highlighting the resilience and
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On 22 March 2024 on the S7 national road in the vicinity of Majdany Wielkie, an inspector from the Iława Field Branch inspected a set of vehicles belonging to a Ukrainian carrier transporting dangerous goods. read more

SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets. The insects are raised in the Aspire insect-farming facility in London, and their byproduct is called frass. SureSource's Rob Wallbridge provided… read more

In the Spanish province of Lleida, pear trees of the Conference and Williams varieties are experiencing reduced flowering. According to Pere Roqué, from ASAJA Lleida, this is primarily due to last summer's high temperatures, which, together with the drought, has caused this physiological
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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La Unió Llauradora has achieved that the Regional Ministry of Agriculture publishes for the first time since week 9 of this year -26th February to 3rd March- the quotations at origin of the avocado produced in the Comunitat.
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Private label products, communication and support for local production are among the assets of Conad Adriatico, values that underpin the choices in the fruit and vegetable department. The department, as usual, is located at the entrance of the point of sale and operated in self-service mode
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How would you assess where we are currently at? How difficult a moment is this for the fresh produce industry and how precarious is supply right now? read more

Sustainability data at a farm level will soon be provided to schools and hospitals in a first for UK public food procurement, says the Soil Association. read more