In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce. read more

The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

According to the study carried out by ASAJA-Almeria, the reduction in the area under watermelon cultivation, whose first fruits from the province are already reaching the market, is widespread in all growing areas. read more

When we think of asparagus, we often think primarily of the classic white or green asparagus. However, Günter Hugenberg from Bejo Samen Ltd told us how diverse asparagus can be. "In the early segment, our Prius has become an extremely successful variety. The variety starts very early and has a
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Apples of the Cameo variety are now available at Kaufland packaged in silphia. As the subsidiary of the Schwarz Group announced, apples and cress of the own brand K-Bio will also be offered in the new packaging in the coming weeks and months. The packaging paper based on
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“Frost was announced so we remain vigilant,” explains Anthony Oboussier, fruit grower based in the Drôme department. “Last week, we struggled at night. One night, the alarm went off at 1.45 am and the temperature was below 1°C at that time. While preparing the equipment and warning the
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At the official state launch of the school garden project "Kids to the Tuber", there was a special premiere at the Kurpfalz School in Dannstadt-Schauernheim. Before the first tubers were planted together in the raised bed of the primary school, the
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Food traceability is a priority for the food industry and this tool facilitates regulatory compliance, controls costs and protects food safety, while certifying data. In addition, society is demanding that agri-food firms
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"For many people, a festive, good and substantial meal with the family is an essential part of the Easter holidays. Since people don't always eat all their leftovers during the extensive holiday meals, creative leftover cooking, for example, can be a great way to make a difference.
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The world's agricultural and food systems provide jobs for about 15% of the world's population of around 8 billion people. This is according to a study on employment in the global agri-food sector, published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
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Whether because of what we have experienced or because retail is always evolving and reinventing itself, I highlight in this article two initiatives that have been launched in the UK that are based on local produce. read more

Barbera International bets on the quality ripe melon. In the group's objectives it will become one of the strong references, together with oranges, table grapes and prickly pears. Alessandro Barbera, the general manager, tells us about the product that has just hit the shelves and future strategies.
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The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world's longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging. read more

With six months to go, Fruit Attraction 2023 has confirmed the participation of more than 90% of last year's exhibitors. For its 15th Anniversary, which will be held from 3rd to 5th October in Madrid, the organisation expects to exceed its figures and register the largest and most significant number of exhibitors at this year's event.
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It may be the tentative start to the first quarter, it may be the climate of uncertainty that characterises the current fruit and vegetable market, it may be the increasingly decisive impact of climate change on the progress of the commercial campaigns for the various products, it may be the often
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However, the dry, hot weather in March has allowed the product to ripen to optimum maturity and it is now at the ideal time to start harvesting. read more

PROTOFANOUSI FRUIT SA, better known as PROTO, is a historical leader in Greece and throughout Europe with the record for the largest European production of kiwifruit, which this year has chosen the duoICOEL- TOMRA to renew its production line. read more

The exports of carrots from Morocco continue to grow steadily, and their volume has grown by almost 1.5 times in 2022, as well as in January 2023, EastFruit reports. At the same time, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the key export destination for Moroccan carrots, unlike many other fruit
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With just over 370,000 tonnes produced in 2021, Italy is the leading artichoke-producing country in the world, with Apulia and Sicily together accounting for three quarters of national production. In Apulia, turnover from the cynariculture sector is worth over 190 million euro,
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It's usually hectic at the Belgian herb farm Kruiden Claus from mid-March in the run-up to Easter. This year, however, the proper pressure is a way off. "I think the weather's the biggest reason," begins Lode Claus of the herb farm specializing in herbs, forgotten vegetables, rare strawberry
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