Change of origin in broccoli
2025-10-16 11:00
The switch to imported broccoli is already in progress. German broccoli is only available in small quantities locally for large markets, with a large portion of the retail sector already shifted to imported broccoli due to supply. By the end of the season, ...
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Freshuelva has joined AREFLH to strengthen the defense of the Spanish berry sector in the European Union.
2025-10-16 10:00
La asociación de bayas española Freshuelva se ha convertido en miembro oficial de la Asamblea de Regiones Europeas Hortícolas (AREFLH), el principal organismo que representa a las regiones de frutas y hortalizas y a las organizaciones de productores de la Unión Europea, con el objetivo de fortalecer la competitividad.
The Spanish berry association Freshuelva has become an official member of the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH), the main body representing fruit and vegetable regions and producer organizations of the European Union, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness. read more
The Spanish berry association Freshuelva has become an official member of the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH), the main body representing fruit and vegetable regions and producer organizations of the European Union, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness. read more
Positive forecast for Australian table grapes
2025-10-16 07:00
Australia recorded its second-highest table grape season on record in 2024/25, and the outlook for the next season is promising, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
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The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler and Nick Makris to its board of directors.
2025-10-16 06:00
The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler, General Manager of Sales at Freshmax National, and Nick Makris, Export Sales Manager for Citrus at Costa Group, to its board of directors.
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Perfection Fresh Australia has partnered with the creative agency Emotive to launch a bold new master brand platform and campaign that covers its entire range of fruits and vegetables.
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Peru revises expectations for the 2025 mango season: Reduced flowering anticipated, but larger sizes expected
2025-10-16 00:00
The mango season in Peru in 2025 is expected to be unusual, with late flowering, lower expected volumes, and logistical challenges. Despite this, Sunshine Peru remains optimistic. "We are seeing an average of 70% flowering," said Keyner Gamarra, the company's general manager.
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Mexico is enlarging the areas designated as pest-free zones for exporting avocados.
2025-10-16 00:00
Avocado-producing regions in Mexico have been declared free of pests, enhancing the country's phytosanitary status and reinforcing its position as the world's top avocado exporter. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced that several municipalities in Michoacan,
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The Greek citrus season is gaining momentum, with sizes and demand at satisfactory levels.
2025-10-16 00:00
The Greek citrus season has only just begun, but quality, sizes, and demand are expected to be on a good level this year, says Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh. "The citrus season is just starting in Greece with the early clementine varieties, so volumes are still
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Dried fruit, in the FMCG sector the race never stops
2025-10-16 00:00
Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends.
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The looming rain threat this weekend is pushing farmers in Ireland to hasten the maincrop potato harvest. The current ground conditions are favorable, enabling field activities to proceed seamlessly. Most other crops, like maize and beet, have already been harvested.
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"We have always aimed to be a neutral and reliable service provider for our customers."
2025-10-16 00:00
Od 2008 roku, Eastwest Fresh Services & Logistics GmbH rozwinęło się w ugruntowanego partnera dla międzynarodowych producentów owoców i warzyw. Dzięki wyraźnemu skupieniu na niezależności, jakości i spersonalizowanych usługach, firma stała się uznawanym uczestnikiem europejskiego handlu świeżymi produktami rolnymi. "My
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Australia is updating its macadamia crop forecasting program.
2025-10-16 00:00
Australasian Macadamia Society, this project aims to provide accurate and reliable forecasts for macadamia crops, aiding in decision-making processes for growers and industry players. By improving the availability of information, the initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the Australian macadamia industry.
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Apples from Afghanistan have traditionally been a source of affordable imported fruit for India. However, this season has been severely disrupted due to the closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at fresh produce importer DFC Global.
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The harvested potatoes are currently being delivered to the warehouse and are being unloaded from the tractor-trailers onto a conveyor belt. The whole tractor can be tilted at an angle for this task. "The weather conditions are perfect this year; we had a long growing season and the best harvest."
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Pierwsze brazylijskie winogrona dla Origin Fruit pierwotnie miały dotrzeć do Rotterdamu we wtorek, ale strajk pracowników portowych pokrzyżował te plany. "To ma duży wpływ na naszą działalność handlową" - mówi Corne van de Klundert z Rotterdamskiej firmy Origin Fruit Group w zapowiedzi.
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Australia is experiencing a record growth in table grape production as global trade patterns shift.
2025-10-16 00:00
Australia has reported its second-largest table grape season on record, according to Rabobank's Table Grape Update 2025. The report found that production reached over 230,000 metric tons in 2024/25, up 20% from the previous year, driven by higher yields and younger vineyards reaching maturity.
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India: Cultivating marigolds for a prosperous future
2025-10-16 00:00
Surendra Kumar, a resident of Sikar district in Rajasthan, is one of those farmers who have moved beyond the constraints of traditional farming and embraced innovation, organic practices, and technology. He has not only turned his farm into a successful business but has also become an
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High-altitude apple farming is making progress in Himachal Pradesh.
2025-10-16 00:00
At over 12,000 feet above sea level, apple cultivation has achieved a new milestone in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district. A high-density apple orchard in Malling has successfully adapted to extreme climatic conditions, demonstrating that modern horticultural systems can function in the cold.
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A new digital platform is connecting growers and buyers worldwide.
2025-10-16 00:00
Floritic has launched a digital platform that connects growers and buyers globally. The platform provides a full solution for order management, logistics, payment, and business development, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency and transparency in handling fresh products. Burcu Kilic, CSO
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Despite the production difficulties, the quality of the Lucanian fig gives confidence for the future.
2025-10-16 00:00
The fig harvesting season is coming to an end in Basilicata, in a year marked by ups and downs for the Ancona OP of Metaponto (MT). As Antonio Vito Ancona, a partner producer, describes, "the harvest, which began at the end of July-early August, is now coming to a close with a slight advance.
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