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Moldovan Fruits celebrated at Fruit Logistica 2024
2024-02-16 00:00
The year 2023 was a successful one for Moldovan fruits. Cherries, plums, grapes, and apples produced in Moldova found their way to an increasing number of consumers in the European Union and on such distant markets as Gulf countries and Asian regions. Moldovan producers adjusted their production
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New nectarine released by Arkansas fruit breeding program
2024-02-16 00:00
The Ozark Mango™, the seventh nectarine introduced by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program, is a yellow-fleshed and standard-acid-level nectarine tailored for growers in the Southeast or Mid-South of the United States.
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"Higher prices due to imbalanced seed potato market"
2024-02-16 00:00
The Dutch Seed Potato and Seeds General Inspection Service (NAK) recently announced that in 2023, 38,776 hectares of seed potato acreage were registered for inspection. That is six percent less than the previous year. Acreage in Germany and France is shrinking, too. That brings about an
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The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production.
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Almost 3.4 million hectares in the EU dedicated to growing fruit
2024-02-16 00:00
Almost 3.4 million hectares of land were planted to fruit in the EU in 2017, representing 1.9 % of all utilised agricultural land. Nut orchards accounted for one third (33.8 %) of the total area of fruit, pome fruit orchards (apples and pears) a further one fifth (19.2 %) of the total, stone
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ALDI has been recognised for its work in sustainability at the seventh edition of theFMCG Innovation Observatory. The Institut Cerdà, the foundation organising the study, has highlighted the company's work in the
Sustainability Observatory.
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Citrus growers association closes
2024-02-16 00:00
After much consideration and deliberation, the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s board of directors has decided to close the association.
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South Africa's 2023-24 table grape harvest expected to finish a week earlier than last year
2024-02-16 00:00
The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) body said their season is expected to end earlier than last year, which concluded in Week 14. By Week six the SA table grape industry had passed the three-quarter mark of its packing season, with 78% (59.5 million cartons) of its estimated volumes
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Ecuador seeks to resolve banana export issues with Russia
2024-02-16 00:00
An Ecuadorian delegation is set to head to Russia to address challenges concerning banana exports, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry announced. The mission aims to tackle phytosanitary issues flagged six months prior, affecting the trade flow of bananas to Russia.
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Drewry’s World Container Index dropped by 1% to $3,733 per 40ft container this week.
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Philippines to double import volume for chipping potatoes
2024-02-16 00:00
The Philippines has made a significant move to double the import volume of chipping potatoes to 60,000 tons under the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) scheme, aiming to bolster the local snack manufacturing sector with a reduced tariff. This adjustment is in response to the escalating demand for
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Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce appoints Tammy Dawson–Doughty as new Head of UK FPN Lincolnshire
2024-02-16 00:00
The Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Tammy Dawson–Doughty as the new Head of UK Fresh Produce Network (UK FPN). Joining the team in late 2023, Tammy brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to the growth and development of agrifood businesses in
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"If things continue as is, I fear chicory will soon be too small to remain a retail product"
2024-02-16 00:00
In Europe, the farmer protests may have pushed the campaign somewhat into the background, but from February 1st to 7th, Flanders once again celebrated the Week of the Belgian Chicory. That is when this 'Belgian glory' is highlighted, yet it provided much food for thought, says Charles Cattoir of
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"We noticed a renewed increase in interest for Polish apples"
2024-02-16 00:00
The export of Polish apples picked up again in the new year, after a slow period at the end of last year. According to Karol Osior, Export Manager of Polish apple exporter Fruit Active Sp. z o.o., demand is on a good level right now: “After the demand slowed down at the end of 2023, at the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CHERRIES
2024-02-16 00:00
The world's leader in cherry production and exports, Chile, has overcome early spring rains at the start of the season to reach their second biggest export crop of just over 415,000 tons. They also exported their second biggest crop to China, reaching more than 376,000 tons. The Chinese New Year
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products.
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IFPA convenes global executive leaders at Berlin Summit
2024-02-16 00:00
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) held its annual Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) in Berlin on February 6. The invitation-only event, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leadership from 24 countries to discuss the major issues facing the
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Melinda and xFarm launch project to support soil and environment
2024-02-16 00:00
It was a Fruit Logistica full of contents for Melinda, we have already talked about it in our article dedicated to the Trentino giant's press conference (click here to read more), but among the projects presented by the Consortium there is a multi-year path focused on agriculture
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Trade fairs and social media will be our preferred channels
2024-02-16 00:00
Communication is a winning tool for Annatura's fifth-range products; this year the company decided to invest in its presence at international trade fairs and in content for its social channels. With Martina Innocenzi, the company's communications manager, and Giovanni
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Sales of organic apples are up 25% compared to the previous season.
2024-02-16 00:00
Val Venosta organic apples will once again be present at the Biofach trade fair in Nuremberg from 13 to 16 February, as part of the South Tyrol group exhibition, in the Bioland area, hall 7 – stand 361.
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