In 2023, production reached 2.65 million tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Exports will amount to 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. The United States is the most important market with an 81% share
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Production of fruit and vegetables in southern Israel has been significantly affected following the events of 7 October and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, largely as a result of the impact on labour availability. For this reason, agricultural areas that rely heavily on mechanisation have
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They show that the area under garlic cultivation in Spain has fallen by over 30% in the past two seasons compared to the area in 2022. According to the association's secretary, José Carlo Arroyo (Proaco S.L.), this demonstrates the major production difficulties in the sector, particularly in the area of garlic cultivation.
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Oppy has revealed that it is to double its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, marking a ”significant milestone” in its commitment to expanding its 365 programme. read more

The well-attended event at Welle7 in Bern centred on the general election of the new Board of Directors. The allocation by Federal Councillor Albert Rösti and the guest speech by Dr Jürg Niklaus were the highlights of the event. The President of the Swiss
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T&G has forecast its 2024 New Zealand Envy crop will be the largest to-date, with 2.9m tray carton equivalents (TCEs) – or 205m apples – expected to be exported to customers in 60 countries this season.   read more

The Balos Retail group (Pac2000A Conad) has opened a Conad Superstore with innovative solutions and distinctive settings. The store, covering an area of 2,500 square meters, is located in via Retella, in Capodrise (Ce), in the former Giardini del Sole area. "We wanted to..." read more

Turkey's pistachio exports have seen a significant rise, amounting to $73.79 million in the first quarter of 2024, a notable increase from the previous year's $24.25 million during the same timeframe. This growth is evidenced by Turkey's pistachio shipments to 69 countries since the year's start,… read more

Windset Farms® is excited to welcome Delicato® Romaine lettuce back to stores this spring. The company first began growing romaine greenhouses in 2012. Last fall, the product was rereleased at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim. Last fall, Windset Farms rereleased Delicato
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The shipping industry, accountable for almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, is very important in the discourse on climate change. The European Union, through the European Green Deal, aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, signifying a substantial shift towards sustainability within the
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The fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia will bring together top producers, buyers and distributors from around the world with the goal of helping forge business relationships and bolster the Spanish presence in international markets. Key decision-makers from supermarkets, retailers,… read more

The onion season is nearing its end, as the stocks in cold storage are almost depleted. Meanwhile, the harvest date for the first Spring onions approaches. "This season, we haven't had the volumes of other years, but the demand has been quite smooth, without any sharp fluctuations. So sales have
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WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aktiv Data, a provider of electronic customs and freight forwarding solutions in Finland. Founded in 2006, and headquartered in Jakobstad, Aktiv Data
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The first of T&G Global's new season Envy™ apples have departed Aotearoa New Zealand, bound for China. The anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Envy crop is the largest to-date, with 2.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCEs)—or 205 million apples—expected to be exported to customers in
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The citrus harvest in the Northern Hemisphere is gradually coming to an end. In Spain, the largest producing country, the season has been predominantly flawless without major deviations, says Philippe Peiró, Managing Director of Port International Europe Sourcing GmbH. However, in terms of
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Storm Nelson, which hit the Iberian Peninsula this past Easter, has made a significant contribution to replenishing Andalusia's water reserves, thereby improving the prospects for the upcoming irrigation campaign, as far as water allocations are concerned. However, in the province of Huelva, the
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The strawberry and asparagus campaign is in full swing. The sale of the Italian white onion is coming to an end in the markets and the variegated radicchio campaign is coming to an end. Last stops also for the Romanesco artichoke. At the beginning of May, the production of broad beans will come to an end. read more

Demand for mushrooms has noticeably dropped after Easter. "However, this is the case every year and therefore it's not severe. In retail in particular, the demand decreases significantly, but among the approximately 100 regional catering businesses we also supply, demand is somewhat higher. So,
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Movement of avocados has been fluid and consistent and demand remains steady. "Avocado dry matter (oil content) peaked about a month earlier this year. We had most of our avocados at 35 percent dry matter or more which means they taste "like butter" but ripen sooner rather than later," says Rob
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In São Paulo, Brazil, avocado production has seen a notable increase, with the state producing 192 thousand tons in 2023, an 8.54% rise from the previous year, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta), associated with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA).
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