Cherry tomatoes predominantly came from Italy and the Netherlands, while beef tomatoes were mainly from Spain and Turkey. Round tomatoes were primarily from Turkey, Spain, and Morocco, while vine tomatoes from Spain and Turkey topped the market. Overall, quite a diverse range of products was
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Domestic ware potatoes continue to form the basis of the product range. As these consistently impressed in terms of quality, they could generally be sold without difficulty. According to BLE, not much happened in terms of price. Meanwhile, a few French Agata supplemented the domestic batches. In
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The sky-high chicory prices did not fall with the arrival of the new year. "In Belgium, not all chicory roots have been harvested yet, and they likely won't be fully harvested either. Surrounding countries are in a similar situation, resulting in a continuing shortage," begins Benny Cuypers of
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The new commercial created by Ce.di.Or for the Elisir line debuted on TV on La7 a few days ago and was launched on social networks at the same time. read more

El Niño's weather patterns have affected the growth and distribution of summer fruits in Rio Grande do Sul, including watermelon, melon, and passion fruit. These fruits are set to hit the market at higher prices due to decreased yield. read more

In 2023, Tajikistan faced a significant drop in agricultural exports. The total export decreased by 13,000 tons, amounting to 178,000 tons in total. read more

The supply of blueberries is getting better. “However they’re still a little snug because the Chilean crop overall is down about 20 percent,” says Tony Biondo of Trucco Inc. “It started slow out of Chile but it’s picking up now.” read more

Due to inflationary cost and price increases, as well as weather-related shortages, German wholesale markets look back on a challenging sales year in 2023. The current conditions are also extremely challenging at the Bremen wholesale market, as Lars Jansen, the head of the wholesale market,
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Egypt is expanding its share of the Chinese market for imported frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. The Egyptian exports to China from January to November 2023 have already surpassed the total amount of the previous year, making Egypt the top supplier of frozen strawberries to China for the
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Big showbiz celebrities are often not as they appear in real life, and even their consumption choices do not actually coincide with what they sponsor; read more

According to Fresh Fruit, in the last months of last year, Peruvian fresh onion shipments experienced a slight boost thanks to the increase in European demand and Egypt's export ban on onions. This scenario provided an opportunity for the Peruvian onion to gain a greater market share and
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The introduction of the new thermoforming line is part of ITC Packaging's ambitious strategic plan, designed to position the company as a benchmark in global packaging solutions. With the incorporation of this new technology, ITC will significantly expand its range of products.
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The regional minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, José Luis Aguirre, showed his support for the Valencian citrus sector, which is in the middle of the campaign, and said that "imports of oranges from Egypt and other third countries are being monitored." read more

Haulage and courier rates surge as peak season ends, but prices remain lower than the levels observed in previous two December periods across the United Kingdom. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) considers unacceptable the budget reduction approved in the last Council of Ministers of the year (27 December) regarding support for the contracting of agricultural insurance. "The Ministry of Agriculture has turned a deaf ear
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The strawberry harvest in the Spanish province of Huelva has started with some delay this year compared to previous campaigns. "The harvest of the potted varieties has been underway for a month now, but that of the varieties planted on the ground is now starting to pick up," says Salvador Muñoz
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New grant programs in Ukraine, initiated in the fall of 2022, have emerged as a crucial factor in the development of berry cultivation. Taras Bashtannik, the President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, emphasized in an interview that 2023 faced significant challenges due to war
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The second part of the Fino lemon campaign in Spain has officially started and, according to the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (Ailimpo), producers are under pressure by the supply at origin and their main objective now is to manage making a profit. read more

Insalata dell'Orto will be present for the first time at Marca (MarcaFresh area, hall 29, stand E/61). The production of references for the mdd represents the core business of the Veneto-based company whose turnover has exceeded 50 million. New developments in the edible flower segment
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While Chilean blueberry volumes are down, an extended end to their season is still expected says Andres Amstrong, Chair of the Chilean Blueberry Committee. “Our latest report shows the estimates we have done during the season. We expect an extended end of the season compared to previous
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