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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The Maïsadour group has embarked on the kiwi adventure. The French cooperative based in southwestern France wants to “offer farmers new outlets and encourage crop diversification.” It has therefore formed a partnership with SIKIG (International Gaves Kiwi Society) in order to “develop the
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Manuel Lainez Andrés has been appointed director of Agri-Food Innovation and Development and director of the Cajamar Group Foundation, which is responsible for its companies Cajamar Innova, Plataforma Tierra and the two experimental centres specialising in Mediterranean agriculture that the company has set up.
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) reports that a total of 33.8 million cartons (4,5 kg equivalent) were inspected for export up until week two, which is 17% more than the same time last year. read more

Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the Federal Order (DA-2022-42) issued on December 29, 2022, which prohibited importing fresh bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain into the United States to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis
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With the arrival of the first Mauritanian watermelons on January 18th, this year's season is getting off to an exceptionally early start. "Last year, we offered Mauritanian goods for the first time, and the season didn't really get going until the beginning of March. The goods were very well
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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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Namibian grapes, particularly from Aussenkehr, have found their way into leading UK supermarkets, including M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco, and Morrisons. read more

New Zealand: Struggling shoppers stick with 'pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread' to keep tummies full read more

Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson will leave Zespri to take up a new position as President of the Americas for global berry company Driscoll’s. read more

In the heart of Merced County, California, Meena Farms has been dedicated to cherry cultivation for three decades. Established by the Iyer Family, the company's cherry orchards, framed by the coastal mountain range, stand as a testament to their commitment to quality. The journey of cherry
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Spavetti AG announces the expansion of its executive team. Starting March 1st, Christian Blaser will join the leadership team of the Swiss company. In his new role as Head of Procurement and Strategic Partnerships, he will also take on the role of Deputy CEO. read more

Unifrutti, the world's leading producer and distributor of fresh fruit, has acquired 100 per cent of Verfrut, a producer and exporter from South America. read more

"We are devastated to share the tragic news of Heath Wilkin’s passing over the weekend, the Founder and Managing Director of Golden Bay Fruit. Heath's loss is deeply felt across Golden Bay Fruit, the industry and the community, affecting us not only as a dedicated leader but also as a close
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The year 2024 begins for Viveros Hernandorena in the middle of the stone fruit sales campaign, with forecasts of reaching 200,000 plants this year, 25% of which will be bare-root plants, a new commercial format for this nursery that allows them to offer, the same
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In week 2, the average wholesale prices of bananas produced in the EU stood at €127/100 kgs in France. The Spanish paid €108/100 kgs and the Portuguese paid €193 per 100 kgs. read more

Seed potato prices are under some pressure as supply is very low and demand is not expected to fall. "Prices already increased last year, but that was for a different reason. They grew because the increase in the price of all inputs that took place, because of the war in Ukraine, had not yet
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In the Chinese market, the season of imported longans is underway, which could meet the market demand for fresh longans during the Chinese New Year. This season, imported longan is facing challenges, such as reduced production in the growing areas and low domestic selling prices. Chongqing
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Food Freshly will present two pioneering applications that have the potential to revolutionize the fruit and vegetable industry. The company will be presenting these significant advances in Berlin. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more