Following their strong growth trajectory, Hong Kong-based Global Produce Holding will open the doors of Global Produce Saudi Arabia Joint Venture in Riyadh on the first of April 2023. read more

A downward trend has started on the Ukrainian carrot market at the beginning of the week, analysts of the EastFruit project report. The main reason for the reduction in carrot price was the increase in the supply on the market. Most Ukrainian farmers considered it inexpedient to continue
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HarvestEye is set to launch the newest version of its machine-learning-driven root crops insights tool at Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fresh produce trade fair. Fitting to harvesting and grading equipment, HarvestEye is an effective method to deliver performance data on size and count
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"Alone we go fast, but together we go far,' so concluded his speech during a debate at the Italian Fruit Village by the Honourable Mirco Carloni, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in the current legislature. Combining the mantra
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Onion remains one of the most demanded positions in the fruit and vegetable market of Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Trade in the segment is currently very active, while the supply is rapidly declining, which spurs another round of growth in prices for onions. read more

German flowpack machine manufacturer Barsch will be showcasing NatureFlex™, the flagship packaging solution from Futamura Ltd, among other solutions at the world’s largest show for fresh produce, Fruit Logistica, in Berlin on February 8-10. read more

Producers must assess the damages caused by the recent hailstorm that covered the municipality of Sanlúcar with ice. The Meteorological Agency (AEMET) activated the yellow alert because of the storm in the morning. The storm was especially strong in the coastal strip, affecting towns like La
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The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Vashi continues to receive a good supply of Alphonso mangoes. Yesterday, the market received as many as 125 boxes of Devgad and Raigad Alphonso. Last week, the market received around 40 boxes of Ratnagiri Alphonso. read more

After twenty years of breeding and development work as part of the Hot Climate Partnership, the world's first apple variety specifically bred for heat tolerance was presented at FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin on 9 February, according to BayWa Global Produce GmbH. read more

At the end of last year, the demand for lemons surged in the Chinese market, and the price doubled. In order to understand the subsequent impact of this on the lemon season, Freshplaza spoke to Mr. Wang Guolong from HuiDa Lemon Technology Group. read more

According to Russell Group, a data and analytics company, the container fire at the Port of Iskenderun in Turkey, caused by the heavy earthquake, could generate US$680 million of trade disruption. The analysis says the accident is projected to interrupt US$36.7 million in iron and steel exports
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By the end of 2022, there were already more than 55,000 farms managed by under-35s in Italy, reports the Italian farmers' association, Coldiretti. The new generation brings "innovation, sustainability, competitiveness and efficiency",
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According to a sectoral report presented by AFCO (Spanish Association of manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging), corresponding to 2022, the cardboard industry in Spain is in a stable situation. The report highlights that the sector had an annual turnover of 7,618 million euros and a
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Tatayoyo, the intensely flavoured and distinctive pepper from Rijk Zwaan, has won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for the best innovation in the international fruit and vegetable trade. Intermediate in size between normal-sized and snack fruits, the distinctive flavour comes from
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In 2022, the total value of U.S. agricultural and related products exported to Taiwan reached a record $4.4 billion, an increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year. Taiwan successfully remains the 6th largest market for U.S. agricultural & related exports. read more

Following a challenging growing season for the onion production team at Balle Bros., they are now facing an even more challenging harvest. read more

France: Auchan aims to focus more on fresh produce and warns about high inflation read more

Giga® by Marlene® is a great tasting apple with unusual characteristics: it has an average size of 75-90 mm, is bicoloured, with reddish tones on a yellow background, has an excellent crunchy texture and exhales a very intense aroma. It is presented to consumers as
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Florida’s citrus growers are racing to collect what’s left of one the worst seasons ever as juice prices are soaring toward fresh records. The state’s crop will plunge 56% this season after damage from Hurricane Ian. It exacerbated long-term impact from the devastating citrus-greening
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On February 8, 2023, the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association held an annual conference in the Georgian capital of hazelnut production – Zugdidi. The aim of the event was to present the annual report to the members of the association, donors, and the non-governmental sector. read more