The cool spring delayed the development of nectarines in the Spanish growing regions. Due to supply, prices were at a high level at the beginning of the season. With the increasing availability of goods, price reductions follow steadily. read more

The asparagus campaign closed unspectacularly: domestic offers obviously prevailed, but their presence decreased massively, according to BLE. Accommodations had also decreased significantly. In terms of quality, customers had little to complain about; the range continued to consist of appealing
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After a very good cherry harvest in 2022, lower yields are expected this year. The expected harvest of 855 t is 353 t below last year's harvest, the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistics Office reported. read more

Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has been increasing its sweet potato exports to the Netherlands year by year. read more

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German fruit growers expect a smaller cherry harvest this summer than in the 2022 harvest year. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) following an initial harvest estimate as of 10 June 2023, farms expect a total harvest for 2023 for
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The Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie e. V. (BdS) is very critical of the planned reform of the Packaging Act. The planned extension of the current obligation to offer reusable food and beverages to-go to all materials from 2024 onwards, as well as the ban on single-use packaging at the
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In June, the CIV also continued its path of continuous updating and information sharing with other European operators outside Italy by participating in other important events such as the 'Delphy ISFC Field Day' in the Netherlands and the Frutti
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The Belgian cherry season has finally begun. Although volumes are still limited, the first early varieties are beginning to find their way to market. "We started about a week ago. Supply-wise, there aren't many best sellers yet, but there's huge demand," begins Diether Everaerts of the Belgian
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New Zealand Apples and Pears joined growers in Hastings today for the announcement of the Government’s assistance package for growers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

First the rumours of a sudden suspension of operations by a historic IV gamma factory, then other rumours about alleged imminent sales of business units by another national group to foreign investors, further enlivened an already convulsive
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The General Assembly of the German Farmers' Association (DBV) has elected Günther Felßner, President of the Bavarian Farmers' Association, as the new Vice-President with a large majority. Günther Felßner received 89.57 % of the votes cast in a secret ballot in Münster, according to the DBV. read more

"Belgian cherry lovers had to be patient for a while, but they have recently become available again," says the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable supplier BelOrta. "Due to the cold weather in spring, we had to wait two weeks longer than last year.
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MARKETCentral Valley, CA/New Mexico:John Vlahandreas with Wada Farms provided his report from his Salem, OR, office on June 28. “It’s been a mad dash to get orders in before the July 4th holiday next week,” he said. “We are moving onions out of the Central Valley and some out of New
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According to the Ukrainian Agri Council, the nation’s farmers are set to lose around €800 million per year due to the ongoing war. The UAC said that the Russian invasion has meant that farmers in Ukraine have not just lost land and crops, but also the ability to export produce and earn
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Dutch robot developer Honest AgTech B.V. has been declared bankrupt. On June 27, the Noord-Holland District Court declared bankruptcy on the Delft-based company. The robot developer, known for a highly autonomous driving horticultural robot, filed for bankruptcy itself. There was a liquidity
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TT Meridian, a company specializing in the distribution of Vietnamese agricultural products in the European country, is optimistic on the prospects for durian exports to this market. To stand firm in this competitive market, however, it is a need to make some changes. One of the difficulties for
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For turfgrasses, June is a time for taking stock: as producers, on the one hand, take stock of the quality of the spring transplants and, on the other, plan the new campaign, this is precisely the time of year when the most consolidation takes place.
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Fresh vegetables and fruits are being prepared for shipment to Russia from the warehouse of a trading company in Heihe. Approximately 60 tons are exported daily. Heihe Customs have introduced green corridors for the export of fruits and vegetables. read more

The main season of the popular Swiss fruit, the Swiss call it 'Chriesi', has recently started. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) expects a total quantity of 2,287 tonnes. The health of the crops is good, as is the quality and size of the cherries, the association says. read more