Time for Polish Strawberries! Harvesting has begun in tunnels in Czerwińsk nad Wisłą.
2025-04-25 00:00
In Czerwińsk, on April 25th, we will find beautifully ripening 'Flair' strawberries in the tunnels. The fruits of this variety are among the most anticipated ones. In local farms, cultivation is carried out in a modern way, allowing for efficient and early harvesting.
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Anecoop partner Toñifruit has expanded its organic stone fruit offerings through an agreement with Bio Lobrot.
2025-04-25 00:00
The Toñifruit company, Anecoop's primary partner in organically grown fruits and citrus, has increased its potential supply by 1,000 tons of organic stone fruit. This came after signing a commercial agreement with Bio Lobrot S. Coop from Calasparra, the largest producer of organic stone fruit in Murcia. Toñifruit, headquartered in
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The Kreling Chrysanten cooperative, which consists of five growers, provides 160 million chrysanthemum stems to retailers annually. This family business is dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and fair employment practices. Their hard work was recognized with a nomination for the Tuinbouw...
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European apple prices have reached €87 per 100 kg in early 2025.
2025-04-25 00:00
Między styczniem a marcem 2025 roku ceny jabłek na głównych rynkach europejskich wykazywały zróżnicowane trendy, z zauważalnym wzrostem w niektórych krajach i stabilizacją w innych. W Polsce ceny rosły stopniowo przez trzy miesiące, osiągając 69 €/100 kg w styczniu, 71 € w lutym i 72 € w marcu.
Between January and March 2025, apple prices across major European markets showed varied trends, with notable increases in some countries and stabilization in others. In Poland, prices rose steadily over the three months, reaching €69/100 kg in January, €71 in February, and €72 in March. read more
Between January and March 2025, apple prices across major European markets showed varied trends, with notable increases in some countries and stabilization in others. In Poland, prices rose steadily over the three months, reaching €69/100 kg in January, €71 in February, and €72 in March. read more
Carrefour announced increased sales in the first quarter.
2025-04-25 00:00
Ireland: Applegreen M&S Food partnership reaches milestone as new Tipperary Town store reopens
Applegreen, one of Ireland's leading roadside hospitality brands, has achieved a milestone by opening a new Marks & Spencer Food "shop-in-shop" outlet at its Tipperary Town location. This partnership offers local customers and travelers passing through the town a new shopping experience. read more
Applegreen, one of Ireland's leading roadside hospitality brands, has achieved a milestone by opening a new Marks & Spencer Food "shop-in-shop" outlet at its Tipperary Town location. This partnership offers local customers and travelers passing through the town a new shopping experience. read more
New president for WECO and Multiscan.
2025-04-25 00:00
WECO and Multiscan, two companies belonging to Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling group, have appointed Davide Varzè as president of both organizations. Varzè will be in charge of driving strategies to provide the companies' vision inspection, sorting, and moisture monitoring systems.
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Morocco's citrus industry is a key factor in its agricultural success, with the Nadorcott mandarin leading the way as a premium variety that has captured international markets. Known for its vibrant flavor, near-seedless characteristics, and availability late in the season, the Nadorcott is branded as
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Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, the prices of root vegetables remain high. In retail markets, prices range from 1.70 to 3 manats per kilogram (approximately $1.00 to $1.75), which is nearly double compared to the previous year. Early potato varieties are priced between 3 to 4.
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Royal Gardens Ltd., a subsidiary of the Avon Valley Floral group, has planned an open house for Tuesday to commemorate 50 years in operation. The greenhouse, which employs approximately 150 individuals, is a wholesale supplier specializing in spring bedding plants for retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, and Kent Building.
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"We were involved in the initial commercial planting of the Envy apple variety around 15 years ago."
2025-04-25 00:00
The 2025 apple harvest has been completed at the Willowford Alma Alta Orchard, and the season has been very successful. Phil and Kirsty Greer cultivate apples on 30 hectares in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where they grow Royal Gala, Jazz, and Envy apples. "We were part of the first commercial planting of the Envy apple."
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Could the increasing import of blueberries from China and Zimbabwe pose a threat to Morocco's market share in Singapore?
2025-04-25 00:00
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Ethiopia is affected by US tariffs.
2025-04-25 00:00
President Donald Trump's decision to impose new tariffs has led U.S. customs agents to start collecting duties on goods from numerous major trading partners. The tariffs have a baseline rate of 10% and higher levies on specific products. One industry experiencing the impact is floriculture.
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Exports of fruits from Brazil increased by 26% even though there was a decrease in orange exports.
2025-04-25 00:00
The fruit export sector in Brazil saw a 26% growth in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year, as reported by the National Supply Company (Conab). This information was outlined in the 4th Bulletin of the Brazilian Program for the Modernization of...
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"Sustainable business practices are important at all levels."
2025-04-25 00:00
Früchte Frick, a long-standing, family-owned fruit and vegetable wholesaler, has been building strong, personal relationships with restaurants and hotels in the Allgäu region for three generations. Tim Trautmann, who has been leading the company since 2011, emphasizes the importance of these partnerships.
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Potato processing restarts in Ukraine with new equipment.
2025-04-25 00:00
Reno LLC, a potato processing company based on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, has resumed operations after a period of significant disruption. The company's facility was severely damaged, requiring a complete rebuild to restart production. With support from the DHI subsidy provided by the
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Farmers in Bomet are changing their focus from growing maize to cultivating avocado.
2025-04-25 00:00
Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving.
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Export of apples from Georgia has increased by 650% in terms of both volume and value.
2025-04-25 00:00
Between August 1, 2024, and April 23, 2025, Georgia exported 17.2 thousand tons of apples, valued at $10.9 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. This represents an increase of 15.0 thousand tons, or 7.6 times, compared to the previous year. The export value rose by
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Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift.
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Mission Produce, Inc., a company based in the United States that is engaged in sourcing, producing, and distributing Hass avocados, has recently inaugurated its new packinghouse in Guatemala. This facility is a key component of the company's plan to broaden its global sourcing network and enhance its ability to provide avocados year-round.
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Spring frosts, especially during the pre-blooming period, pose a serious threat to strawberry plantations. Facing the impending cold weather and the forecasted 3 nights with below-zero temperatures (April 27-29), the strawberry plantations in the Strawberry Project...
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