This new step is a milestone for the sector, due to the importance of the typology (it is the most consumed and the most used product in the salad processing industry) and because it provides a response to one of the great ills of the agricultural sector in many countries, together with the problem
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“We commercialize various types of citrus fruits to cover a wide commercial calendar. Our fruits are obtained from approximately thirty hectares, fifteen of which owned by us. The total production is around 500 ton and includes the Tarocco Ippolito and Tarocco Lempso varieties," reports Luca
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Sources claim that Aldi and Lidl are positioning themselves as the new face of British produce. Lidl UK’s chief executive Ryan McDonnell said last week: “The farmers and producers that supply us, some of which have been with us for decades, are paramount to the success of our business.”
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Wholesale prices for inshell walnuts in Moldova started decreasing at the beginning of February. Based upon data by theEastFruit monitoring, they fell in price by an average of 7% – up to 28 MDL/kg ($1.48/kg) by the beginning of the second week of the month. This is the level of the
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A noticeable increase in demand for greenhouse tomatoes in the Ukrainian market, as well as a significant reduction in their supply, stimulate another price increase in the segment, EastFruit project analysts report. Turkey is the main supplier of greenhouse products to the Ukrainian market at
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According to EastFruit analysts, the exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to the Russian market dropped sharply in 2022. read more

Intent on protecting farmers from exploitation, authorities in Karatu District, Arusha region, are finalising the introduction of onion auctions. The idea has been well received by onion farmers carrying out their activities along the Eyasi Basin. Still, they called for strict control over
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The Huelva Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters, Freshuelva, will once again be present at a new edition of the most important fruit and vegetable fair in the world: Fruit Logistica, which will take place again in February, from the 8th to the 10th. read more

Fruit producers linked to regional associations and Fedefruta are attentive in their properties to these days' heat wave alert, as temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius in the valleys of the central area, such as Maule, and that will exceed 40 degrees from Ñuble to the south,
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Oliver Knop has joined Fyffes as Managing Director of its German business, including Inter Weichert, a Fyffes wholly owned subsidiary. read more

Ferm O Feed and Plant Health Cure (PHC) have merged, as of 30 January 2023. Both business units will continue together under the name Den Ouden GrowSolutions. read more

"Even though it is repeatedly claimed that fruit and vegetables are becoming a luxury good, the figures clearly speak a different language," explained Dieter Krauß, President of the Deutscher Fruchthandelsverband e.V. (DFHV), on the occasion of the upcoming FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. In total
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All over the UK, fruit and vegetables have surged in price. One worried greengrocer, who works in Leeds Kirkgate Market, has had to raise his prices on some items as well. Much to his chagrin. Shaun Dolan runs M&S Dolan with his brother Michael, located in the outdoor section of the
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On Friday, February 3, the Dutch cooperative, The Greenery, auctioned its first cucumbers. As in previous years, this year's cucumbers come from grower Qcumber. read more

Ashdod Port Company has signed an agreement with Maersk North America - to collaborate on innovation opportunities in supply chain logistics. read more

According to a study by the Valencian Association of Producers (AVA-ASAJA) based on the Esyrce survey of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2022 the agricultural area of the Valencian Community that was abandoned increased by 6,437 hectares, i.e. 3.9% more than in the previous year, setting a
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In terms of both marketing and raw material procurement, this year's horseradish campaign is proving extremely difficult. "In recent years, we have already seen significant price increases, but this year we are facing huge additional costs, of up to 35 percent. The biggest price drivers are
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Onion prices in Moldova started increasing in the third decade of January. Prices for onions of all quality categories have risen by 10-12%, up to 9-10 MDL/kg ($0.48-0.53/kg). Until now, the average price for onions on the Moldovan market has been 8-9 MDL/kg ($0.42-0.47/kg) since the summer. A
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Suffolk's potato growers are facing dropping prices, coupled with increased costs. Many are choosing to cut their growing areas as market forces combined with disease and weather risks make the crop less viable. James Wrinch, managing director at East Suffolk Produce - which has 7 farmer members
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Tomorrow will mark two months of a deep political crises in Peru with the fresh produce export sector calling for peace. Leading the call for peace on behalf of Peru’s table grapes, blueberry, mango, avocado, exotic and other fresh fruit and vegetable export industries is Alejandro Fuentes,
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