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The EastFruit project conducted an anonymous survey of market participants on its Telegram channel regarding the prospects for wholesale prices for onions for March 2024 in Ukraine. In addition, representatives of the fruit and vegetable trade of the largest trading platforms UkrOpt and EF Trade
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Farmers block Spain's main link to France
2024-02-27 00:00
The AP-7 motorway, which is the main road between Spain and France, is currently blocked due to a protest organised by farmers that began early this morning. The roadblocks began shortly after midnight and have caused significant disruptions on the
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Inspections of citrus warehouses have increased by 375%.
2024-02-27 00:00
"We are going to work in coordination between the administrations to be more efficient and effective in the defence of our citriculture", Aguirre assures. read more
Israel still brings in African agricultural workers
2024-02-27 00:00
In light of the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel faces a significant shortage of agricultural labor. To address this, the country has been actively recruiting workers from Africa for the past three months, drawing notably from Kenya and Malawi. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to
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'Our organic fruit and vegetable offer reaches the whole of Europe'
2024-02-27 00:00
BIO-Center Zann's assortment of organic fruit and vegetables is becoming established throughout Europe. "Initially we focused mainly on exports, but in recent years Dutch customers have increasingly turned to us. We have obtained a fair amount of business
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Potatoes, will the future be in price or service? First instalment
2024-02-27 00:00
Prices of prime potatoes have skyrocketed in the last two years, while consumption is holding up, although it has remained at similar levels for the last 3-4 years, apart from the peak during the pandemic (Click here to read more).
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'Sales prices are higher than last year's'
2024-02-27 00:00
The French pear campaign is drawing to a close. Vincent Guérin, head of commercial affairs at the Association Nationale Pommes Poires (ANPP), gives an initial assessment.
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After almost twenty years in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker started his career as variety manager at the Belgian company EFC two years ago. In addition to the global expansion of Kanzi® apple marketing, there are also plans for the development of
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Port International strengthens its collaboration with Agrícola Valenciana to promote citrus fruits
2024-02-27 00:00
Port International, active in the fruit and vegetable sector with a long-standing commitment to strong partnerships with growers and service providers, is pleased to introduce Agricola Valenciana in Spain as its exclusive partner. Since 1978, Agricola Valenciana has been a leading supplier of
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The berry business continues to be the fastest growing segment of the fruit and vegetable business in the world for more than 15 years. Ukraine, which actively expands production and exports of fresh and frozen berries, does not lag behind these trends .
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Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?
2024-02-27 00:00
The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is destined for freezing. This is what Zouhir Daissoria, Moroccan grower and exporter based in Larache, reports.
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On the 3rd of March, nearly 3,000 runners will participate in the 10KFEM of Valencia, the only race in the Women's Category approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, which is included in the official calendar of races of the Valencian Athletics Federation.
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DS Smith calls for paper and board recycling to be boosted
2024-02-27 00:00
According to a new report by DS Smith, the world's leading sustainable packaging solutions company, just a 9% increase in paper and board packaging recycling rates in the EU could add to the
South American market
South American market is set to continue to grow by more than half in the next few years.
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US watermelon supply could remain low through May
2024-02-27 00:00
Watermelon supplies are tighter than normal for this time of year. "There has been very limited availability for the past few weeks, and it is likely to remain that way for at least a couple more weeks, maybe longer," says Michael Martori of Stella Farms.
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Jashore flower growers eye Tk 700m sales centring language, Falgun, Valentine’s Day in February
2024-02-27 00:00
The flower growers and traders of Jashore's Jhikargaccha upazila, one of the largest flower markets of the country, expect to sell flowers worth Tk 700 million in the month of February as flower is a must-have in the celebration Pahela Falgun, Valentines' Day and the observance of Amar Ekushey,
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Vine moths, the solution from sexual confusion
2024-02-27 00:00
Vine moths represent historical enemies for wine growers, who have always had to deal with dangerous and difficult-to-control adversaries. These are Lepidoptera that in the larval stage develop on inflorescences and berries, causing losses
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US-based GXO eyes potential acquisition of Wincanton in the UK
2024-02-27 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, GXO, a US-based logistics company, has expressed interest in acquiring Wincanton, a key player in the UK logistics market. This move comes amidst Wincanton's ongoing acquisition discussions with CEVA Logistics of France, potentially unsettling
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Hospital apologises for a tasteless meal served without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A British hospital has apologised after being criticised for serving a 'disgusting', beige-coloured, vegetable-free meal to a patient, sparking outrage from many Britons who called it 'a real disgrace'. Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the
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Dutch mushroom company to build new order-picking warehouse
2024-02-27 00:00
The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their order-picking location in Maasdijk (NL). "This development marks an important milestone in our growth and success," said the company in a statement.
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"Growers in the U.S. often have their own B2C brands, something that isn’t very common in Europe yet"
2024-02-27 00:00
These days, the role of a breeder is not just to produce seeds. Bayer Crop Science is no exception, of course. At this year's Fruit Logistica, we spoke with Andrew Burchett, Global Strategic Accounts Lead, and Nico van Vliet, Global Value Chain Development Lead, about this.
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