Drewry’s World Container Index increased by 5% to $1,406 per 40ft container this week. read more

We are almost at the final stage of the chestnut campaign in the Campania region and it is time to take stock. With Antonio De Cristofaro and Roberto Mazzei, president and director of the Distretto della Castagna e del Marrone della Campania, we delved into some of the conditions that have
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The Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market is expanding its offerings thanks to a new exhibitor. It is Cristal by Alessandro Moretti, owner of the EccoMi chain of sales outlets, and now also has a stand inside the For. Over 300 square metres of the area in the Cesena market,
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New international report reveals 75% of people don't think they are eating their five a day read more

Cedior, a multifunctional fruit and vegetable centre and well-known for its Elisir, Cedioro and Lombardia Gerunda brands, has chosen the logistics provider Gi.Ma. Trans for deliveries to large-scale distribution centres. Guaranteed by remote tracking. Growth target in the Centre-South Lo
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The Multicedi Group accelerates at the end of the year with an intensive opening plan. read more

Despite being one of the world’s largest producers of oranges, Morocco has significantly reduced its exports of this product. According to EastFruit, only 30 thousand tons of oranges worth 13.7 million dollars were imported from Morocco to foreign countries in 8 months of 2023. For comparison,
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Egypt has already managed to double its export volumes of melons to the Saudi Arabian market in just the first eight months of this year, reports EastFruit. This increase in shipments includes both watermelons and melons, with the latter expected to continue rising until the end of the year. read more

The Kostroma region experienced a significant increase in potato yields this year, reaching 276 quintals per hectare, marking a 20% improvement from the previous season. The total harvest amounted to 51 thousand tons, utilizing a total area of 1872 hectares for potato cultivation. read more

The Protected Geographical Indication "Plátano de Canarias", which covers 100% of banana production in the archipelago, will from now on have a differentiated nomenclature within the European Union's customs code. This is reflected in the modification
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The next edition of Macfrut, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May 2024, was presented in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in front of a large group of operators. The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture José Mpanda, who said
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Sainsbury's has introduced an important innovation in its shops in the UK: the pineapples are stripped of their crowns to reduce waste, estimated at around 700 tonnes per year. read more

Faced with the difficulties of the summer months for the fruit and vegetable department, Multicedi - a reference point for large-scale distribution in Central and Southern Italy of the Vegè Group - has focused on a multi-level communication strategy (in-store, in leaflets and through employee training), as well as on the
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England is feeling the brunt of storm Ciaran this week as high winds and heavy rain has caused flooding and has left thousands without power. read more

The Greek kiwi season is in full swing. Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, states that they’re having a good season, despite the lower volumes. “Our current kiwi season is generally satisfactory. Although the quantity is 40 per cent less than in the
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Kamarere presents a new format for its fruit powders, the fruit seasonings. An innovative and very interesting format at a culinary level, which allows you to enjoy fruit powder in a simple and very creative way. read more

In Sicily, the ToBRFV virus is having a negative impact on tomato production, and among the most targeted varieties is the bunch. MaHm.Clause is certainly not standing idly by, which is why it has launched its Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus resistant (IR) bunch variety. read more

The last week has been characterised by rising quotations for courgettes; areas are shrinking and Bemisia Tabaci (tobacco whitefly), the vector of the New Delhi virus, due to an increase in generations per production cycle, is disrupting the market for
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The Protected Geographical Indication "Plátano de Canarias", which encompasses 100% of the banana production in the archipelago, will now have a differentiated nomenclature within the European Union's customs code. read more

Recently, a selection of off-season vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries, grown in greenhouses, has appeared in the Belarusian market. The first batch was harvested near Minsk in a winter strawberry greenhouse. These greenhouses yield strawberries for 9 months a year, and
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