EastFruit continues a series of reviews of the frozen fruit, berry, and vegetable market. The first analytical report was devoted to the harsh situation in the European frozen raspberry market and the ongoing price fall. The second one covered the fundamental changes in the freezing market due
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For three days in Berlin, UNICA will showcase its full commercial potential, its new packaging and product innovations and its firm commitment to sustainability. At a time like the present, it is more important than ever to have reliable and strategic partners like UNICA, which provide
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A reform of the turnover tax is "long overdue" according to the Federal Audit Office. In addition, the federal authority in Bonn urges that the catalogue of benefits be "fundamentally revised". Each individual benefit should be evaluated and weaknesses identified.
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PerfoTec is showing promising results with a new recyclable film specifically tailored for the packaging of sliced iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce. read more

At B2A, a northern Italian company, the number of requests for robotic equipment is constantly increasing. The company recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and will exhibit at Fruit Logistica. read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced a strong expansion plan of its convenient 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market. The product is packed in a small box designed to meet the increasing demand for convenient, on-the-go snacking across different retail and food service
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Lemon supplies are still coming out of Mexico. “That’s where we’re pulling from. Mexico has gone a really long time this year--it’s longer than usual,” says Paul G. Gonzalez of River City Produce Inc., noting that the quality of lemons is also strong and the pricing is competitive.
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In the early hours of Thursday February 2, farms located to the south of Route 22 were hit by heavy hail. The storm moved south, later affecting farms on the coast of the Negro River. The damage affected 2,700 hectares of pear and apple crops. Experts indicated that an estimate of the damage
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The culinary creations from "Germany - My Garden. are now available directly on your mobile phone. From classic recipes to exotic delights and from baking recipes to 3-course meals, the app offers plenty of inspiring recipe ideas, all based on seasonal fruit and vegetables.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance. read more

A study by the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), based on the Ministry of Agriculture's Esyrce survey, shows that in 2022 the agricultural surface area of the Valencian Community ceased to be cultivated will increase by 6,437 hectares, which represents an increase of
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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

Since the beginning of 2023, Rosselkhoznadzor for the Moscow region has inspected over 270 vehicles and carried out quarantine phytosanitary control of about 5 thousand tons of fresh tomatoes that entered the territory of the Moscow region from Turkmenistan read more

The cold weather also led to a jump in cauliflower and artichoke prices. Tarocco oranges are on the rise, with demand focusing on small gauges for juicing: first consignments of Washington Navel. Courgettes are also growing, although demand is subdued. Stable prices for
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Theatrical displays to enhance seasonality and capture consumers' attention. The stores in the Gros Maestri del Fresco network are distinctive for the solutions adopted in the fruit and vegetable department in which over-the-counter display areas are often arranged with a
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Vivai Bacchetto from Chioggia (Venice) produces 600 million plants a year thanks to customized artificial lighting obtained in collaboration with C-Led. read more

A massive earthquake has hit both Turkey and Syria. Next to the tragic loss of human life, the earthquake will also have consequences for growers and traders that planned on traveling to Fruit Logistica. read more

"We are proud that we are one of the market leaders in Romania for microgreens and culinary decoration, supplying year-round. Delivery conditions and product quality is extremely important. That's why we are developing our coverage area nationwide through Green Hubs. Our proprietary vertical
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From Wednesday to Fritday, FreshPlaza.com will be exhibiting during Fruit Logistica in Berlin. You can pick up your physical copy of our FreshPlaza/Primeur magazine, which contains lots of great stories from all over the world. read more

There are plenty of opportunities on the carrot market this year. "There were already fewer carrots harvested, of course, and last autumn we also sold more carrots post harvest because demand was already good then due to the drought in Europe," says Kees Heegsma of the Lemmer-based vegetable
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