Now that the summer vacation is over in Belgium, bushel carrot demand is gradually increasing. That is according to Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro. The company is currently in the thick of that season but also grows potatoes, onions, leeks, and various cabbage varieties. "With the last few weeks' hot
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On Thursday, September 14, 2023, cybercriminals targeted the Dutch potato breeder, Royal HZPC Group. These criminals transferred a large amount of money to their bank account. Work is underway with banks and the police to limit the damage, though the outcome is still far from certain. An
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Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 16 percent in January-August from a year ago, exceeding $2 billion. Tomatoes exports took the lead among all produce with $351 million in the first eight months of the year, rising 34 percent on an annual basis. Tangerine shipments to
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Citrosol, a leading company in post-harvest solutions, is ready for its next participation in Fruit Attraction, which will take place from 3rd to 5th October in Madrid. But the Valencian firm is preparing to take part this year with a different approach: to present its new corporate image.
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This is a time of transition in the wholesale markets; on the one hand, mild temperatures are pushing the consumption of summer fruit, which is generally in the final stages of the campaign, and on the other hand, autumn references are appearing, which are not yet finding major outlets. read more

Only five years after its birth, Logofruits has become the largest blueberry producer in Portugal and one of the largest in Europe. In addition to growing and packing fruit for famous supermarket chains in Northern Europe and Spain, Logofruits now also lends its services to the Portuguese blueberry market.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has forecast that Spain will produce 5.754 million tons of citrus in the 2023/2024 campaign, which began on September 1. This figure, obtained from information provided by the main producing autonomous communities, is 0.4% higher than the
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds launches Damerino, a new variety of elongated tomato. The presentation took place at a recent Open Day organised in the area of Fondi (Lt), at the Azienda Agricola Maggiacomo. The characteristics Azienda Agricola Maggiacomo with the Damerino tomato read more

The 'Catimon' is a mango variety of Thailand, producing fruit round the year in the region, including its vast Barind tract. Experts said the tree of exotic variety contains mango and flower or budding simultaneously giving yield three to four times in a year against the single one of the
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Vietnam’s cashew exports in August alone reached a new record high of 60,580 tons worth US$333.83 million, according to figures released the Ministry of Industry and Trade. read more

After a campaign with both field and consumer prices quite high compared to previous years but with citrus export levels among the lowest ever (just 3,000,000 tonnes), Spain is facing a new harvest campaign that in the
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In just five years since its start-up, Logofruits has become the largest blueberry producer in Portugal and one of the largest in Europe. As well as growing and packing fruit for well-known supermarket chains in northern Europe and Spain, Logofruits also provides packing services for wholesalers
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A few places are still available for those who wish to attend the Spain Food Nation Summit in London on the afternoon of 28 September. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

Three-fifths of the fresh fruit and vegetables traded commercially around the globe are now sold at a loss or breakeven price, following an unprecedented increase in production and operating costs during the pandemic. read more

German breeder Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH has established a subsidiary in Spain to expand its market presence in the Mediterranean region. From this season, Europlant España Semillas S.L. is responsible for the distribution of modern and high-performance potato varieties in Spain. read more

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JBT’s Proseal, a global manufacturer of tray-sealing and case-packing equipment, last week (11 September) announced the launch of its new XTRs entry level heat-sealing machine. read more

The Hague’s Postillion Hotel and Convention Centre became a tropical island for a day last week when some 200 people from 23 countries came together to delve into the dynamic landscape of the tropicals sector at Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress. The event drew leading industry
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