In the bustling central market of Balti, Moldova, prices for select fruits and vegetables have seen modest increases over the past three weeks. Avocado prices have risen by 50 cents, reaching 6.67 euros, while zucchinis and aubergines now cost 2.8 euros and 3.6 euros per kilogram,
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Feijoas are native to Southern Brazil but are well-loved in New Zealand and common in many gardens. In March, Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low will introduce the unique taste of New Zealand’s favourite fruit to the world at Womad in New Plymouth’s Brooklands Park. The couple took over a
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A rather challenging production and marketing year for German chicory is on the horizon. "The Europe-wide root harvest is significantly below average. There's simply not enough produce. It is partly caused by the dry and cold spring. The harvest, which already started late, has been delayed due
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The Portuguese carrot season is shaping up to be a positive one, says Valter Coelho, general manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Valfresh: “We’re now starting our new prime carrots season. The quality here in Portugal in general is much better compared to previous years. The winter
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The Consorzio di tutela del Radicchio Rosso di Treviso IGP (Consortium for the Protection of Red Radicchio from Treviso PGI) does not agree. When asked to let a group of American producers visit their farms, they responded in unison in the negative; read more

According to Jaysankar Subramanian, professor of tree fruit breeding and biotechnology at University of Guelph’s Vineland Research and Innovation Centre campus, the unseasonably mild weather in December should not affect Niagara’s peaches and other tender fruit crops if there is a return to
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The headline is eye-catching: “Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security” regarding a study in August in the Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal. read more

Inflation does not only frighten consumers but also retail chains, which is why some retail chains in France are taking action in an attempt to curb the excessive price increases practised by some big names in the food sector, as reported by Il Sole
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The Central de Abastos, with more than half a million daily visitors, stretches across 320 ha on the eastern side of the Mexican metropolis. It is a wholesale produce market, but it is also a machine that feeds tens of millions of people every day. Unfortunately, it is also a huge source of food
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“At the heart of AgrigateOne,” says founder Greg Whitaker, “lies a close connection to agriculture.” read more

Tomato exports from Turkey in 2023 surged by 42.8% compared to the year earlier, reaching $538.7 million (TL 16 billion), according to the data compiled by Anadolu Agency. The nation exported tomatoes worth some $377.19 million in 2022 to 54 countries. With an annual surge of 42.8%, the exports
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Patatas Meléndez, a leading company in the fresh potato sector in Spain, with more than 25 years of experience and a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability, has announced the creation of an Advisory Board made up of professionals of recognised prestige in different areas of the sector.
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Four years after its merger, Oxin Growers continues growing with a new executive team addition. Ruud den Boer joins it as commercial director, previously serving as this Dutch cooperative's commercial manager. read more

CMI Orchards announces a soaring demand for Ambrosia Gold® apples. The latest Nielsen IQ year-over-year scan data for the 13-week period ending 12/2/23 reveals a significant surge in sales. read more

The crowning achievement of intensive research by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is Redix, the new prismatic variety that stands out for production and quality. It is a medium early to medium early transplanting tomato that stands out on the market
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The Colombian banana industry has made great progress in its recovery, with increased exports to South Korea and its main market, Europe, last year (2023). This year, the industry wants to use the different spaces at the international level to ask for more support and recognition of the shared
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Greenhouse vegetables continue to trade at rather high prices at Almeria auctions due to strong demand. In the case of tomatoes, the production is notably lower than usual at this time due to delays in the planting, but it is expected to increase by the end of January, FreshPlaza informs. read more

A bizarre incident at a New Hampshire supermarket has police baffled after a person was reportedly attacked with a watermelon. The Tilton Police Department confirmed that they were called to the Market Basket on Market Street shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, where they found a customer who was
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TIMAC AGRO renews the packaging of nine product families with a more homogeneous, practical and modern design. read more

In France, declaring weight reduction on packaging is about to become law. According to the online magazine foodretail.es, the French government has in fact sent a proposal to the European Commission to make it compulsory to declare the reduction in weight on packaging.
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