The Citrus Growers Association South Africa (CGASA) is hopeful for 2024 as signs point to an increased crop yield. However, concerns linger about the successful delivery of fruit to global markets, according to CGASA CEO, Justin Chadwick. The citrus season in South Africa begins with lemons in
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Unifruttihas announced the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut ('Verfrut'), a major producer and exporter of fresh fruit products in South America. Apples and blueberries also among Verfrut's crops read more

Levantia Seed, a company headquartered in the Province of Rovigo in the heart of the Po Delta Park, specialising in a wide range of professional vegetable seeds including different varieties of pumpkin, rocket, radicchio, thanks to its in-house research and development work, has introduced
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In a first, a shipment of Iranian citrus fruit exports was transported to the Russian Federation via the Solyanka Port corridor by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). read more

Over the last five years, the citrus sector has undergone significant structural changes; a trend that has been on-going for a couple of decades. Large retail chains in many European countries have greatly increased their purchasing power, so a big share of the market has fallen into just a few
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A day marked by cold temperatures with appreciable sales on the market: sustained prices were reported for vegetables, particularly tomatoes, courgettes and peppers, albeit lower than last week. Brassicas settled, with lower prices compared to
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The national organs of Agrocepi, while appreciating the initiatives of the Meloni government for the substantial resources allocated to investments in the agri-food sector, appeal to the same government and Parliament in relation to certain strategic measures for the sector. read more

Egyptian grapes fill the headlines in the industry, both when it comes to positive achievements and when it is the protagonist of real scandals. As reported by east-fruit.com, the African country's grapes are infamous for scandals concerning illegal use
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The operational mushroom business of Integra Hoyerswerda gGmbH will cease operations on May 31, 2024. This was announced by the Saxony-based company headquartered in Hoyerswerda last Friday. "Due to the enormous cost explosions in recent years and the currently unenforceable price increases in
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Time to take stock of the debut season of Romagna strawberries produced using the above-ground technique. After following its launch (click here for more details) and developments in the following months (click here for more details), with producer Stefano Zavoli, of the company of the same name in
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More than 150 of the UK’s leading potato producers and industry representatives will be gathering in Dundee with the aim of boosting growers’ confidence amidst the current sector challenges. read more

There is a steady supply of avocados from Mexico at the moment. “We’re seeing plenty of good quality fruit out of Mexico which is great for this time of year when demand for the Big Game typically starts to climb,” says Brooke Becker, vice president of sales for Mission Produce. Inc. read more

As the pomelo season concludes, a Chinese New Year atmosphere surrounds Pinghe county, the main source of pomelo from China. The locals now have a moment to themselves after the intense harvest season. read more

Innovative marketing strategies and promotions can make the difference for a product and win over consumers. This is what is happening with Jingold kiwis, which were promoted in 16 wholesale markets from North to South last week through the project 'The
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MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AINIA and AIMPLAS that brings together the entire packaging value chain, has announced the second edition of the MP2024 Awards.
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The UK’s fruit and flower growers face an “existential threat” from new post-Brexit border checks that could damage business and affect next year’s crops, the country’s biggest farming body has said. read more

"One could say that the evolution of the national banana sector has marked the path that the global banana industry follows. Thus, we can consider ourselves pioneers in certain markets that began being marginal and that now constitute strategic markets for the banana sector, such as Russia, to
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Yield is one of the most important elements for both producer and retailer. Thanks to our scientific expertise and many years of experience, atSyngenta Vegetable Seeds we provide the entire supply chain with products and solutions that
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The Regional Minister of Industry, Ecological Transition and Digital Business, Mikel Irujo, together with the new Directors of Business Development, Iñigo Arruti, of Nasuvinsa, Carlos Chocarro, and the recently incorporated Managing Director of Sodena, Iñaki Larraya, visited the

Spanish Embassy in Madrid on Monday.
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Lower product availability and subdued demand due to above-average temperatures mark the Fruit and Vegetable Exchange. An example of this comes from the Sicilian Tarocco oranges, which have entered the height of the campaign but with demand and pigmentation still not optimal. Signs of weakness on the
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