The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) body and other role-players were able to find ways to get around the Cape Town Port delays to get containers out during the current peak packing and export weeks. Up to Week 04 more than 2,8 million cartons of table grapes, accounting for almost 10%
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NielsenIQ (NIQ) in "Lo stato del Largo Consumo in Italia" (The State of FMCG in Italy) analyses the consumption trends and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of December 2023, taking a snapshot of the large-scale retail sector (GDO) scenario in our country. read more

Something is moving. New EU backtrack on the Green Deal: the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in her speech to the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, announced that she will propose to the College of Commissioners the formal withdrawal of the proposal to
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Madhya Pradesh is increasingly recognized in the global agri-export market, exporting 30,000 tons of bananas annually from the Burhanpur district to Iraq, Iran, Dubai, Bahrain, and Turkey. Approximately 19,000 banana farmers are cultivating 23,650 acres, producing 1.65 mln tons annually. The
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medFEL invites all Fruit and Vegetable sector professionals to its next edition on 24 and 25 April, 2024, at Perpignan exhibition centre in France. Isabelle Autissier and Tomás García Azcárate are this year's two special guest speakers. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, Operation’s Director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Mario brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role, and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global
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Will the farmers come on stage at Sanremo? Until a few days ago it could only seem a provocation, but after yesterday's press conference everything is possible: 'We don't know if they will come. If the tractors come, I'll get them on stage,' this is how Amadeus responded to the
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The long and intense work of the European agricultural sector over the last few years has led the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, to announce that this Wednesday she will propose to the College of Commissioners the withdrawal of the Regulation on the use of the
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The Regional Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, took part in the event to promote the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) La Cañada Tomato, the only protected status for this product in Spain and which encompasses four major producers of this product.
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The Moroccan avocado campaign is progressing calmly, a little more slowly than expected, but it is on track to achieve good results and even break the record for export volumes. So says Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association. read more

The prices of many fruit and vegetable crops are falling. More pigmented late varieties of oranges are coming onto the market, although demand is not optimal. Late varieties of clementines, such as Hernandina and Tango, are also coming in. The Romanesco artichoke harvest is about to start and
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Since late 2023, Faiafood food concepts have also been available in several Belgian supermarkets. Along with the now well-known purees, marinades (Quick Taste), and ginger shots (Quick Shot), 'Quick Start' (a mix of cut, fresh onions, garlic, and ginger) has been added. "The Netherlands is
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After a solid start, things became a bit more challenging for the Turkish apple season, Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit says: “This apple season has started with fast movements, but later things had to slow down a bit due to the Red Sea issues on the
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The ban comes in the wake of Ecuador's decision to transfer arms, including Soviet-era helicopters, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and anti-aircraft missile systems, to Ukraine, which was announced just over a week ago. read more

Following the successful introduction of Fyffes consumer brand Trudi's, last October, the company is set to showcase the new brand campaign at Fruit Logistica. This activation promises guests an immersive experience offering a firsthand encounter with the brand. read more

Plant-based foods are no longer a niche and are now consumed by millions of Italians. One only has to look closely at the assortment of supermarkets to notice how much the range of plant-based products has increased in recent years. It is no coincidence that the various
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Strawberries can be found from California to Himachal Pradesh, generally grown in cooler areas and climates. It is considered a cash crop with varieties such as 'Chandler,' 'Sweet Charlie,' and 'Camarosa' etc. Strawberry fields are a visual feast, often found carpeting rolling hills or nestled
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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the leading line in ocean freight capacity, has declared the commencement of a new direct export cargo service from South Africa's Port of Ngqura near Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) to Northern Europe. This service from the deep-water port is set to provide
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Polish farmers from the Solidarity trade union have announced plans to stage a general strike, including a blockade of border crossings with Ukraine. This move aligns them with protests occurring across Europe, in countries such as France, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, and Germany. Farmers are
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With the beginning of February we enter the heart of the Angys Pear campaign (click here to read more), produced and distributed in Italy exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli Spa, which is back again this year to delight the palates of pear-loving consumers. read more