"Worldwide, we observe a shift towards indoor cultivation in leafy greens. Driven by supply security, reduced water and fertilizer usage, and, of course, the desire for maximum yield per square meter. Leafy greens are logically following the trend set by well-known crops such as tomatoes,
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The production of perene in the main countries of the Southern Hemisphere - Argentina, South Africa and Chile - is expected to grow slightly over last year by about 2 percentage points, for an aggregate value of more than 1.3 million tonnes. This is according to a recent Fas report (the
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According to EastFruit analysts, based on the insights of the fruit growers’ associations of Moldova, in December 2023 the country exported about 12.4 thousand tons of table grapes, most of which went to the countries of the European Union. That’s a lot less than earlier expectations of
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Analyses conducted by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor in the months affected by the tricolour trolley promotions show a certain effect on average prices and, consequently, also on the volumes sold per Lcc. Among the departments, it can be seen that fresh and grocery
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Two major companies in Israel, Shufersal and Rami Levi, have stopped ordering grapes from South Africa. This decision is driven by concerns about a consumer boycott related to South Africa's lawsuit against Israel. read more

A video of a man crushing potatoes for samosas with his feet in a hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Panna has gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, after the video went viral, an official from the Food Safety Department visited the hotel to probe the matter. He said the department is collecting samples
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According to EastFruit analysts, this week there was an unexpected collapse in wholesale prices for table grapes in Tajikistan. According to Bakhtiyor Abduvokhidov, an international expert on the fruit and vegetable business, in just one week the price of white varieties of table grape varieties
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French maritime transport titan, CMA CGM, has announced its acquisition of the UK-based logistics firm, Wincanton. The deal, valued at approximately £569 million, forms part of CMA CGM's strategy to broaden its reach in the UK and Ireland. read more

Last Friday, two editions of the FreshPlaza.com newsletter were not sent to all the subscribers, due to an IT issue. The issue has since been resolved, but we'd not want you to miss out on these newsletters entirely. Below you'll find the links to the North American and European newsletters of
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UniCreditsupports Conad- Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti Società Cooperativa - on its path of sustainability by activating a EUR 25 million ceiling for the largest organisation of independent retail entrepreneurs in Italy. read more

The Italian consumer is very discerning about his shopping and even in the face of generalised price increases, factors such as assortment, product quality, and the speed and efficiency of checkouts make a difference in the choice and judgement of where to shop; read more

On February 8 from 2.30 until 3.15 pm, Dutch Fresh Port, Topcorridors, and Fresh Produce Centre are organizing the Green Fresh Logistics seminar at the Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The seminar promises to unveil new developments in sustainable logistics. read more

"Redcurrant sales have been good since the summer and prices are higher than we've seen in recent years," began Marcel van Lith, senior sales agent at The Greenery, in late November. He says there are two contributing factors. "Demand has been broader and the supply slightly smaller." read more

A little more than 10 tons (compared to the 2 of 2023) seems to be an insignificant quantity, but it is still the minimal amount needed to carry out a first and actual commercialization of Italian avocados, after the sample boxes sent free of charge to domestic customers last year. Pomegranate
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No one was injured, but causes are still being ascertained and damage has yet to be quantified following the fire that broke out in Cavenago, in the province of Monza and Brianza, in the early morning, around 6.30 a.m., in a shed of the Planet Farms plant. read more

Vellsam Materias Bioactivas celebrates its 25th anniversary this year 2024 and starts it by launching a new corporate image, the first of the actions that will be carried out during the next months to commemorate this quarter of a century helping to improve the crops and health of people all over the world.
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On January 20, 2024, a cargo ship full of Chilean cherries in cold storage arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Containers Dock after a sea journey of over 20,000 miles. Cherries symbolise good luck in China and also symbolized a successful maiden voyage for JWM, who are using chartered
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The 2023 cherry season in Washington State yielded a substantial harvest, yet industry authorities are urging official recognition of the season as a disaster. Jon DeVaney, head of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, linked the difficulties to unusual weather conditions that led to an
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"Currently, we are offering tomatoes from the Netherlands. The quality is outstanding, the goods are shiny, tasty, firm, and juicy, making them ideal for our customers. These are exclusively greenhouse-grown," says Murat Günes from Westfalen Frischdienst Ltd. "When the tomatoes from the
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