We are in the middle of the table grape campaign, which is characterised this year by a declining supply due to the vagaries of the weather, although this has not affected the quality of the grapes. read more

The European Union maintains stringent standards for accepting foreign-grown products into its market. This includes products from the Dominican Republic, a major exporter of organic bananas to Europe. While the frequency of physical controls on Dominican green beans was reduced from 50% to 30%
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Just a few days after the start of the Egyptian lemons season, the growers and exporters we spoke to all agree in their assessment of a promising season. Fatimah Elzhraa Tarek El Hadary, export sales manager at Alsolimania, shares her impressions. read more

A new Spanish mango campaign is finishing for the company TropicSur, which is once again managed independently by brothers Álvaro and Juan Miguel González, following the separation in June of this year of the Catalan company Cultivar SAU, with which they still maintain a good business
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Demand for blueberries stayed high, but the supply of quality blueberries was at an all-time low after the Pacific Northwest harvest season ended in late summer. The anticipated volumes from South America did not arrive as expected to fill the gap. Reports revealed that this shortage was due to
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Tim Rooke, the chair of the NFU Potato Policy Group, has provided an update on the current potato lifting season and insights into the upcoming one. Lifting is progressing, with some farmers having completed the process, while others are still in progress. The recent heavy rainfall has caused… read more

"The walnut market (analysis of Areté data) occupies the second place by production and consumption after almonds," reported expert Simona Lamorte (senior market analyst Areté Agrifood) during last week's Giornata della Noce in Forlì. read more

The Belgian pear season is still going as expected at BelOrta. There had been high expectations for Belgian pears on the market, however, those are currently meeting demand. "Sales are picking up. Here and there, there's a fruit with a slightly rougher peel, but the pears are still finding their
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The season of pomegranates, another autumn fruit par excellence, has already started a few weeks ago, with the best preconditions, despite the problems during the fruit setting phase that have led to a slight delay in production. We gave an overview
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The value of Peruvian avocado exports will reach US$ 1,129.1 million by the end of 2023, which will reach a new record, surpassing the level registered in 2021 (US$ 1,127.1 million). In addition, it will represent an increase of 14.6% compared to 2022. Between January and July 2023, fresh
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Zumex, a world leader in fruit and vegetable juicing technologies, has signed a strategic alliance with investment fund Columna Capital to accelerate its international growth and increase its penetration in key markets. Columna Capital will become the first investor in Zumex's
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Albert Bartlett has partnered with British chef and TV presenter James Martin to create a new premium range of frozen potato products specifically targeted at chefs. read more

Biovegen, the biotechnology platform dedicated to connecting advances in agricultural research with the needs of companies, consolidated its collaboration with the Fruit Attraction fair this year. In 2021 Biovegen opted to promote a new catalyst space for innovation in the agricultural sector.
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Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) will be available from 1 April 2024, the assurance scheme’s board has confirmed. read more

The burden that is placed upon suppliers by UK retailers is astounding and incredibly expensive. As a buyer, this was one of my biggest frustrations and it still is. Who picks up the cost? Clearly the expectation by the retailers is that it is picked up by the supplier, but that cost is just
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A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

West Pak Avocado celebrated the past when it marked its 40th anniversary in November 2022, and the company is now looking ahead. read more

Arizona-based SunFed Produce has become the latest company to team up with social impact brand Thx! read more