While this season has faced growers with challenging weather conditions, there are exciting times ahead in which new aspects of the consumer market provide fresh opportunities for growers, according to general manager of growing, Brent Wilcox. read more

According to a recent report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global vertical farming market will reach $10.3 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2022. In fact, an annual growth rate of 15.6% is estimated, a double-digit growth rate that will bring
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Kenya is currently the leading supplier of basil to Europe. The European market sources 80% of its supplies for the fresh produce market from Kenya. The produce arrives in Europe via chilled air cargo, so deliveries are guaranteed within half a day. read more

Carrefour has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Louis Delhaize group to acquire Cora and Match in France. read more

The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station by the Russian invaders dealt a significant blow to the agriculture of southern Ukraine. However, after the region’s liberation, everything can be restored through irrigation, and those farmers who grow vegetables and fruits can
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The company BB Impex Handels GmbH has been present at Stuttgart wholesale market for almost 20 years. "Fruit and vegetables are delivered fresh every day from all countries, whether Italy, Spain, Greece, Holland or Turkey. Turkish goods in particular, which we market under our recognised own
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According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. read more

An ancient fruit that appeals to young people, farmers and consumers alike, is the focus of the new episode of Freshtalks, in the series 'Discovering the supply chains with La Grande Bellezza Italiana'. With Chiara Gaiardoni, sales office of the network of agricultural enterprises, we discover the Peach of
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Italy's most suitable area for the production of tomatoes, both in the greenhouse and in the field - that of Fondi - recently hosted Field Daypresented Attrio F1, a new Nunhems-branded plum tomato with characteristics in great demand on the market. Versatile,
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According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. read more

Some of the largest companies in the fresh produce industry will participate in the first Global Tropicals Congress, to be held in The Hague on 14 September to discuss the latest trends and growth strategies for fresh tropical fruit; read more

Fruit and vegetable exports decreased in April. Istat data for the first 4 months of 2023 processed by Fruitimprese show +2.6% in volume and +6.3% in value compared to the same period in 2022. In the first quarter the figures were +6.5% and +10.7% respectively. Imports exceed
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On July 11, 2023, during the quarantine phytosanitary control, Rosselkhoznadzor discovered the Mediterranean fruit fly in a batch of approximately 7 tons of fresh nectarines coming from Turkey. read more

BE FRUITY! the tour that brings quality fruit and vegetables to Italian beaches with the awareness that healthy lifestyles never go on holiday, has started with a full house. The start was in Rimini at the Adriatic Village on Friday and Saturday
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In response to the proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), Pro Food felt it was time to ensure that all politicians in the European Parliament and the Commission understood that packaging should not be criticized, but on the contrary, appreciated, since it prevents food
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ISTAT estimates that, in June 2023, the national consumer price index for the entire collectivity (NIC), gross of tobacco products, recorded a zero change on a monthly basis and an increase of 6.4% on an annual basis, from +7.6% in the previous month, confirming the preliminary estimate. In
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Warm weather favours the sale of summer fruit, especially melons and watermelons, for which positive price trends continue. Apricot prices are on the rise as supply appears to be more limited. For peaches and nectarines, the situation is stationary; read more

The 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement continues to be under great debate amongst tomato growers and shippers on both sides of the issue. In this article, growers and shippers that have been directly affected by the agreement share how the issue impacts them. read more

The prices and demand for limes in Europe are both currently high while Brazil is in its low season with limited supplies to meet the demand. Brazil is experiencing good winter weather with sufficient rains that has seen good flowering of lime trees, which point to a good coming lime season
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"The citrus from South Africa and Peru are selling well," begins Randolf Aaldijk of the Dutch company Origin Fruit Direct (OFD), summarizing the overseas citrus market in mid-June. Retail programs - which account for about 80% of the market - are running well. "Many programs have started with
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