Zijtwende International specialises in the marketing of fruit and vegetables. The core range consists of the most important greenhouse and open field vegetable crops. In particular, the range includes peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, iceberg lettuce and many varieties of tomatoes. read more

This could be a ray of hope for the economically shaken, ultra-conservative governed country, as lemon production has also been under increasing economic pressure for years. However, it remains to be seen what impact the new President Javier Milei's course will have.
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Exports are expected to increase by 632,000 tonnes to 6.1 million tonnes, mainly due to higher deliveries from the USA, Iran and China. Chinese production is expected to rise by 500,000 tonnes to 45 million tonnes, although the provinces of Shandong and Gansu are experiencing frost and frost damage.
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Asda has stepped up the price war against the discounters by claiming to be the first supermarket to price match both Aldi and Lidl across a broad range of popular everyday products, including fresh produce. read more

Uwe Kohler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Edeka Südwest: "Patrick Mogck brings with him the personal qualities, expertise and creative drive from his more than 20 years at Edeka Südwest to shape the future of Edeka Südwest in his new role as a member of the Management Board.
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Specifically, the DUH had requested to be summoned to a lawsuit filed by the insecticide manufacturer SBM Developpement SAS (case reference: 10 OB 125/23 (1 A 247/22)). The company sells the insecticide Sherpa Duo, among other things, and is suing because of an application restriction against the
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When setting prices, it was not only important to achieve cost-covering prices for fresh fruit, but there was also a risk of further slowing down demand if prices rose too sharply. Across Europe, the competitive situation with fruit from spring 2023 into the autumn was
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A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

WA Farm Direct, in collaboration with Victorian grower Sunland Fresh Fruit, has announced the first export shipment of Ondine flat peaches and flat nectarines out of Australia has departed for international markets.   read more

This new year of 2024 will see Chile consolidate its country brand as a supplier of fresh produce to markets around the world. This will be achieved through the Frutas de Chile brand that makes his country stand out says Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, “2024 will be an important
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"A true divide has developed between large and small avocados. Everyone wants big sizes and try to buy as few small ones as possible," says Mehdi Haddadi of Med Fruit Europe, a Dutch company whose focus includes Moroccan avocados. In mid-November, he saw that Morocco’s extreme weather
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Kenyans have been assured that there is no ban on exporting avocados to the international market. According to Horticulture Crops Directorate acting director, Christine Chesaro, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has not banned the export of Kenya avocados, as was reported in the media
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Smaller California Navel oranges are scarce this season. This is mainly caused by fewer blossoms that developed into actual fruit on each tree. “When there are fewer oranges on the tree, each one gets more water and nutrients, along with more space on the tree,” says Mark Shaw, VP of
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The Seasonal Agricultural Survey 2023 annual report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) highlighted the performance of major crops that Rwanda prioritises under the Crop Intensification Programme (CIP). The crops play a major role in Rwandans’ nutrition. read more

In November, the focus of marketing was already directed towards the Christmas business and the New Year season. Prices developed nicely, gaining substance across all varieties. With an average of 1.05 EUR/kg, the average wholesale price for apples was thus able to hold its own at a nice level
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The Ministry of Agriculture has established the phytosanitary requirements for importing almonds from Argentina. The normative instruction was published in today’s Official Gazette and will come into effect on February 1, 2024. read more

Floodwaters are rising again in the Pas-de-Calais. read more