Mkisa represents the Georgian agro-sector, which develops almond and blueberry crops in different parts of Georgia. The company harvested the first crop of almonds this year, and soon we will see it on the counters of various facilities in Georgia. Also, it should be noted that several European
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"The negotiations are progressing, with the aim of offering our quality producers a better and stronger regulatory framework by the end of the parliamentary term. However, I cannot hide the disappointment of the entire EP negotiating team, starting with ComAgri President Norbert
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The transition on cantaloupes and honeydew melons has begun from northern California to Yuma, Arizona. “Monday was our first harvest on fall cantaloupes and we just finished up northern California watermelons last week and started in Mexico this week as well,” says Daren Van Dyke of Brawley,
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Zuari FarmHub has partnered with CropX Technologies, a global agri-tech company specializing in digital agronomic solutions. The collaboration aims to introduce real-time monitoring technology that empowers farmers with data-driven insights for enhanced productivity and sustainability. read more

For the seventh year in a row, Chiquita is giving its Blue Sticker a makeover in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The new Pink Sticker, made to match the Pink Ribbon, an international symbol for breast cancer awareness, will adorn 200 million of Chiquita’s tasty yellow bananas
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In one of our recent interviews (click here to read more), a wholesaler compared the taste of the first Italian kiwis to a medicine, such was his disappointment, but, after the test we conducted and which we tell you about, we have to say that he was wrong: the fruits tasted are
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Studenac, the proximity retail chain in Croatia, is strengthening its ties with family farmers in the country’s northeastern region of Slavonia, by providing them a market for their fruits and vegetables. They are developing a new, local source of fresh produce while stimulating the local economy. read more

A delegation of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable producers is traveling to Vietnam to celebrate the thriving two-way trading relationship between Australia and Vietnam with local industry. read more

Lidl Ireland has made a €1.5 million deal with Irish fruit and vegetable supplier Begleys Fresh Produce. The companies have worked in partnership since 2001, and Begleys has been determined to expand its supply of sprouts and pumpkins to Lidl this autumn. The Dublin-based family business
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The avocado market has been faced with several challenges this year. Supply of Mexico’s old avocado crop was down in the months of June and July. At the same time, harvest of the country’s new crop was delayed, causing a shortage in the market. As a result, the market was high for an
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The beautiful fall weather is boosting melon sales. "That just goes to show how weather-dependent melon consumption is. It's boosted sales throughout Europe," says Leon van den Hombergh of the Dutch company Frankort&Koning. read more

There is very little change reported on home consumption and retail sales which remains buoyant. Unfortunately, unsettled weather has returned after a few days of dryer weather. As a result, harvest conditions remain extremely difficult which brings about many challenges. Demand remains strong
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On Tuesday, Maersk stated that port operations at Israel's major terminals are running as normal, despite the violent conflict that erupted this weekend, and it continues to accept container bookings to and from the country. read more

Fairtrade has announced the winners of its 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards, which recognises businesses that work towards creating a just global trading system. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, the awards cover eight categories celebrating excellence in ethical and sustainable trade practices, from
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Observers agree that climate change has become the biggest challenge facing Moroccan agriculture, an assertion confirmed by professionals who are already suffering from climatic disruptions on the ground. Constant drought, acute water stress, and extreme temperatures have become a given in many
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The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) gives a positive review of its visit to Fruit Attraction and talks about the very promising start of the French apple campaign. Sandrine Gaborieau, in charge of communication for the association, also discusses the surprising color of this year’s Golden
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"We're trying to create a positive vibe in mushroom consumption by getting consumers to try other products with more added volume," begins Pieter Lenaerts, Managing Director of Fresh Mushroom Europe (FME). He co-owns this Dutch company with Matthijs and Arie Verburg, and explains the importance
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UK: M&S and Asda cut more prices as UK's food inflation outlook brightens read more

The warm autumn disrupts natural cycles, with chestnuts remaining on the trees due to high temperatures and lack of rainfall, preventing the urchins from falling and being harvested. This is what emerges from Coldirettin monitoring the effects of the
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As of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, the second category, long aubergines grown under greenhouse conditions in Andalusian territory, will no longer be marketed. read more