The administrative concession, key to Asomafrut's work
2024-04-17 00:00
Fruit Today magazine had the opportunity to talk to Santiago Blázquez, manager of the Association of Wholesale Entrepreneurs of the Central Fruit Market in Madrid.
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The new Dutch soft fruit season is about to start at BerryBrothers. They sold the last of their stored redcurrants last week. "We're often out of stock by late March. This year, that took slightly longer. The quality of the redcurrants from storage was superb. We've innovated a lot in
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Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start.
2024-04-17 00:00
Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas) playing an important role in its organization. The event served as a platform to showcase the variety and quality of fruits available in Brazil.
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The watermelon production in Pozo Sur has started with good and bad news. While waiting to see how the national campaign will evolve, the first productions from other sources have gone "very well" and have been of very good quality.
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"The table grape sector in Italy: strengths and weaknesses". This will be discussed at the Table Grape Symposium by Rosario Di Lorenzo, professor at the University of Palermo and President of the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine. His will be the opening presentation on the first day.
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Przez długi czas światowe zapasy cytryn przewyższały popyt. "Nierównowaga między podażą a popytem stworzyła skomplikowany cykl, wpływający na rentowność całej branży" - mówi Bernabé Padilla, Kierownik Handlowy Działu Świeżych Owoców w firmie Citromax w Argentynie. Ponowne otwarcie
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The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking promising, as planting is expected to be successful despite the rainy weather, according to Tania Silva, who handles sales for Rush Farms Portugal: "We experienced heavy rainfall during the planting period for mini watermelons. Luckily, we managed to plant on time."
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The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has resulted in a notable change in the routes taken by container ships, with many now being rerouted to the Port of Malaga. This shift, which has been observed over the last six weeks, has affected the deep-water logistics supply chain that involves transoceanic shipments from key manufacturing centers in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
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France recorded the highest average monthly apple prices in February at €1.36 per kg.
2024-04-17 00:00
W lutym średnia miesięczna cena jabłek w UE (bez opakowania) wyniosła 0,80 € za kg w Niemczech. We Francji cena wyniosła 1,36 € za kg, w Holandii 1,11 € za kg, a w Austrii 1,05 € za kg. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć większy obraz. Produkcja jabłek w UE.
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Popyt na specjalne odmiany ananasa, które coraz częściej pojawiają się na rynku, nadal pozostaje wysoki. W firmie Melissa's/World Variety Produce wysyłane są różne odmiany słodszych specjalnych ananasów z Kostaryki, w tym Del Monte Honeyglow Pineapples, Del Monte Pinkglow...
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An exceptionally early start of vegetation on the blueberry plantation requires important fertilization decisions to be made. The predicted cold weather and frosts make it crucial to approach the fertilization of these bushes carefully.
read moreTotal orders at Just Eat Takeaway fell by 6%.
2024-04-17 00:00
Hot potato: Potatoes promoted as the 'best choice' as prices drop by 16.2%
Brigit Corson, Head of Produce and Butchery at Foodstuffs North Island, states that potatoes are a common item in shopping baskets throughout the year. With competitive prices for all varieties, they are expected to be a favored choice. read more
Brigit Corson, Head of Produce and Butchery at Foodstuffs North Island, states that potatoes are a common item in shopping baskets throughout the year. With competitive prices for all varieties, they are expected to be a favored choice. read more
Portugal's fruit, vegetable, and flower exports increased in 2023.
2024-04-17 00:00
The production value of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Portugal reached 5,161 million euros in 2023, which is 28% higher than in 2022 when it was 4,024 million euros, and 61% higher than in 2019 when it was 3,204 million euros. Additionally, the export volume of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the country has also...
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"The solution to roughness is high resistance"
2024-04-17 00:00
"Every time the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been introduced in a country, the same pattern has occurred. With higher incidence, the virus becomes more aggressive." Manuel Hernández, responsible for Tomato Cultivation at Rijk Zwaan, is clear about it. "We have to bet on the
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Is Dutch greenhouse horticulture still expanding, or is the sector expected to shrink in size? Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) sheds light on the greenhouse area in Dutch provinces last year, as reported by HortiDaily.
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Pepperoni boost vegetable sales.
2024-04-17 00:00
In dominating the vegetable market in Fondi are the peppers. As reported by Angelo Crisafulli, a seller from the Larioletta company operating at the Fondi market, these products reach excellent prices: "We are distributing red peppers at 2.50 euros per kilogram, while we go up
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Europeans are still not consuming the minimum recommended amount of 400 grams per day of fresh produce.
2024-04-17 00:00
Freshfel Europe's latest edition of the Consumption Monitor shows that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU dropped to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The promising trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has been hindered by the economic crisis, affecting purchasing habits.
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Fruithof has started a new project in collaboration with Van Nifterik, introducing a climbing cane made from bamboo called a 'carbonized' cane. This unique treatment enhances the appearance of the bamboo cane, giving it a beautiful, natural look without requiring paint or wax. Moreover, the cane is strengthened and becomes more resistant to mold.
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Kazakhstan: Keless cabbage being exported to megacities.
2024-04-17 00:00
Located in the southernmost part of the country, the Keless district in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan experiences an early arrival of spring. Farmers in this area quickly begin agricultural activities, with vegetable crops ripening as early as April. The main source of income for the district is agriculture.
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"80% of Spanish citrus fruits consumed in China are produced by Bollo Natural Fruit"
2024-04-17 00:00
Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, has reinforced its dedication to exporting to Asia by introducing its new citrus campaign in China. This initiative ensures a continuous, year-round supply of citrus fruits to the Chinese market. As a result of this approach, Bollo has established itself as one of the leaders in the industry.
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