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The assembly of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network was held in Bologna, during which the representatives of the regional agrifood centres (CAAR of Rimini, CAAB of Bologna, CAL of Parma and FOR of Cesena) renewed their posts, appointing the following to lead the Network for the two-year period
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"Blueberry prices are sky-high in Israel, and demand for South African table grapes is good".
2024-02-29 00:00
An Israeli importer of blueberries and table grapes tells us that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not decreased in his country, despite complications in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the importer Lucky Berry adds that "the prices of blueberries and table grapes have not decreased in his country, despite the difficulties in the local market.
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"People talk about Egyptian oranges, but the reality is that these are farmers who specialise in almost all fruits and vegetables".
2024-02-29 00:00
In a new edition of the Farmer of the Year Award, ASAJA Elche wanted to distinguish the trajectory of the family company Marfruit S.L. Founded by Pepito Marroquí, in its almost half century of history the company has experienced a great growth from its beginnings focused on the
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"Costa Rica's growing supply of pre-ripe mangoes is attracting more consumers every day".
2024-02-29 00:00
Costa Rica is attracting demand in both Europe and the United States with its mangoes, especially due to the shortage being experienced in Peru. This is confirmed by Andrés Medina, manager of the producer and exporter Manga Rica.
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USDA expands insurance for nursery growers to all States
2024-02-29 00:00
The USDA is expanding its Nursery Value Select (NVS) crop insurance to all counties in all states. This pilot program aims to enable nursery producers to select the dollar amount of coverage that best fits their risk management needs. NVS intends to provide similar but improved coverage to the
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"We offer premium blackberries from Mexico 52 weeks a year".
2024-02-29 00:00
Blackberries are the number one item of H52, a producer of different varieties of berries in Mexico. The company's name stands for Harvest 52, which refers to harvesting blackberries 52 weeks of the year. "During the 2023-2024 season, we will manage to have a supply of blackberries.
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Among the most interesting production and commercial realities in south-eastern Sicily is the OP Albani Albani, a fruit and vegetable company that has been growing by 25 per cent in turnover every year for at least four years now.
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A blossoming trend: Floral installations in commercial space
2024-02-29 00:00
Step onto any Highstreet or enter any modern office building and you will notice these commercial spaces have undergone a verdant transformation, with green and floral installations becoming increasingly prevalent." From bustling office lobbies to chic retail stores and upscale restaurants,
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Lime prices surprisingly softening going into March
2024-02-29 00:00
The supply of limes is steady coming into the U.S. from Mexico. "It looks to be about average for this time of year," says Steven Leal with S&J Distributing. "What's different is that usually in the lead-up to March, you see increases in pricing from mid to late February to early March.
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Vietnam eyes $7 billion from fruit and vegetable exports in 2023
2024-02-29 00:00
In the initial two months of 2023, Vietnam witnessed a 38% increase in fruit and vegetable exports, totaling approximately 749.7 million USD. This sector is on track to achieve close to 7 billion USD in exports for the year. The positive trend is expected to continue into 2024, with many
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In the Spanish province of Almeria, the winter harvest of cucumbers is coming to an end. "Throughout the region, from Guainos to Motril, the harvests are almost complete and after a short interval of a couple of weeks, the new plantations will be started," says Juan Manuel Andújar, of La
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Resilience amidst adversity: Morocco’s berry export boom in 2023
2024-02-29 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in revenue from its fresh berry exports, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a dip in supply volumes. EastFruit's data reveals that Moroccan berry producers exported nearly 124,000 tons, generating $750 million in revenue.
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UK: HTA calls for urgent govt action for the future of plant imports
2024-02-29 00:00
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents the entire environmental horticulture and gardening industry across the UK, has given a stark warning to the government that their border import policy, which is about to come into effect, risks the future of plant trade in the UK.
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Prima Wawona bankruptcy opens up farmland for sale
2024-02-29 00:00
In the wake of Prima Wawona's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on October 13, over 13,000 acres of prime farmland in Fresno and Tulare counties are up for liquidation. The bankruptcy court in Delaware is currently navigating through legal motions to finalize the sale, delaying the process initially
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Georgian GCCPA releases blueberry market monitoring update
2024-02-29 00:00
The Competition and Consumer Agency of Georgia (GCCPA) has released an interim report on its ongoing blueberry market monitoring, initiated on June 30, 2023. The focus of this surveillance encompasses the examination of competition dynamics within Georgia's blueberry sector, identifying key
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According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023 Ukraine became one of the top suppliers of frozen raspberries to the Canadian market for the first time in history. Ukraine increased exports by more than 50% compared to 2022 and became the sixth largest supplier in the ranking of the largest frozen
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"Egyptian supply putting pressure on the carrot market"
2024-02-29 00:00
The carrot market is currently relatively quiet. "There's some pressure from Egyptian carrots, which are selling at the same price or even less in Eastern Europe," explains Willem de Boer of W. de Boer & Zn in the Netherlands. "Also, the carrots' quality is challenging this season. Last year
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In Qatar to promote the Italian supply chain
2024-02-29 00:00
Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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Sicilian Digital Hub: a project about traceability
2024-02-29 00:00
Presented in Marsala, at the Complesso Monumentale San Pietro, Sicilian Digital Hub. The project aims to guarantee food traceability through a device created in partnership between Foodrama s.r.l. and Farzati S.p.a. The project is included in the Gal ELIMOS area,
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