Strawberries and small fruits from Basilicata have been making their debut in the wholesale markets since mid-November: we have dedicated an in-depth report from Bergamo, where Federico Fapanni, salesman of the company Ortobergamo, told IFN about the trend of these references to date. read more

Last year, cauliflower stabilised and grew slightly in the organic segment. Will this linear trend continue? How will the conflict between Israel and Palestine affect the market? Enza Zaden's Jesús López Almagro, Brassica Sales Manager, believes that cauliflower consumption continues to grow at a steady pace.
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The combination of drought, water irrigation limitations and abnormally high temperatures during flowering and fruit-setting phases have limited the EU’s citrus production potential in MY 2023/24, which is projected to stay at similar levels as the also short MY 2022/23 crop. The increase in
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"Due to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent domino effect of the energy crisis, inflation crisis, etc., there is uncertainty among the population. Consumer reluctance and a more frequent choice to buy cheaper products became particularly noticeable at the beginning of 2023." says Charlotte
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Record-breaking sales for Brussels wraps in the UK; in the pre-Christmas period (week 47-51) they rose by 150% compared to the same period last year. This figure was reported in a press release by the Waitrose brand, which specified how searches increased
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In the meantime, drought and climate change are taking their toll on all our productions, on all those we have discussed in this edition (onions, apples and oranges). In fact, it is a concern that cuts across the whole of agriculture. In January, Catalonia will receive ships with water and the same thing.
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According to EastFruit analysts, Ukrainian farmers have made incredible progress in restoring vegetable production, which was previously concentrated in the southern regions of the Kherson region but is now occupied by Russian invaders. Despite the fact that the Russian occupiers almost
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Christmas is approaching and, as we have said on several occasions, spectacular displays in the various departments become an invitation and an incentive to purchase. Fruit and vegetables is no exception, which often becomes a natural stage for targeted displays, marketing actions and in some cases cross
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Noureddine Hajjout used to work from the Barendrecht trading center in the Netherlands. However, several years ago, he moved to France for his wife. There, he has been active in the Rungis market. "Around 2012, I founded the company 'de Gezonde Box'. Originally as a company that sold fresh
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Garlic and ginger are expensive, and in the Netherlands, Bert van Gelder from Sawari Fresh does not anticipate a significant surge ahead of the festive season. "These products store quite well, so our biggest holiday rush was over the past two to three weeks. Our focus this week is on reordering
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It's currently all hands on deck in the Egyptian strawberry sector. Insufficient Dutch and Belgian supplies means the United Kingdom has turned to Southern Europe and Egypt for produce. "The days are long and the nights short, but if the strawberries don't come now, they never will," begins
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Following the good results obtained in testing during the last season, the 2023 sales campaign for the exclusive all-Italian green kiwifruit has kicked off with a focus on innovation. Dulcis™ is the new variety offered by New Plant, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna,
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How is the brassicas campaign developing? read more

Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting and, for the first time in its history, Agrico passed the €400 million mark in sales. The financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year. read more

The coordination and growth of club apple varieties, taking into account the global vision of each individual project, is a function that the Val Venosta Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives (VIP) has developed by entrusting it to a specific manager since October 2022. read more

Chiquita Panama has announced the successful negotiation to acquire the fruit production of Banapiña-Fresh Del Monte in Puerto Armuelles as of 2024. According to a statement from the company, as of January, approximately 50 weekly containers from Puerto Armuelles will be exported to the main
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With the South African season over, the CGA (Citrus Growers Association) is once again at loggerheads with the EU, as if the season had not gone too well for them. read more

In the framework of the PREVENCPACK project, work is being carried out on the design of bio-based structures that help to extend the shelf life of packaged products through the use of edible coatings and packaging. read more

Since the problem of the Tomato Rough Bunchy Top virus (ToBRFV) came to light, Bayer has been holding information days in different production areas, with the focus on preventing the spread of the virus. The last one was held in November in Los Palacios, and in it
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As of December 1, 2023, the aggregate holdings of potato storage in Canada have experienced a 7.4% surge compared to 2023, significantly surpassing the triennial average. read more