According to preliminary ISTAT estimates, in December 2023 the national consumer price index for the entire community (NIC), before tobacco, rose by 0.2% on a monthly basis and by 0.6% on an annual basis (from +0.7% in the previous month); read more

With no regrets we leave behind us a 2023 full of difficulties; inflation, adverse weather and war, in fact, are the key events that have stolen the scene as benchmarks for the year just ended. Unfortunately, while things are somewhat improving for inflation in
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The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports grew by 5 per cent compared to 2022: according to Fepex, it will reach between EUR 16.6 and 16.8 billion in 2023, despite the fact that weather events have not been on the sector's side. But in terms of volume there
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In the past two weeks, seaborne Chilean cherries have arrived intensively. It is understood that due to the New Year's Day holiday last week and the satisfactory quality of some arrivals, the price of cherries gradually increased in the days before the end of the year. The sales performed well,
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The Cherry pear tomato Lobello de Caparrós has managed to get one more year, and now it is six consecutive years, with the seal of Sabor del Año 2024, thus confirming the effort and commitment that the company from Almeria Caparrós is carrying out to position this tomato as a benchmark.
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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. read more

Over ten fruit and vegetables buyers from retailers from a dozen European countries will come to Bergamo to meet face to face with producers during the event organised by Fresh Food Leader on the 25th of January: "International Business meetings with buyers of large-scale Retailers". read more

With 2023 behind us, we are ready to face the new year by being a witness again to this lively but equally complicated industry. Telling every day what is happening and skimming the most relevant information is not easy but it is our mission. That is why we want to
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CMR's raison d'être has always been focused on the fruit and vegetable producer, having him as a strategic partner, working side by side with him and cooperating at all times to guarantee the good performance of his harvests, which are the fruit of his daily work.
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Tensions in the Red Sea continue. After several attacks on container ships, some carriers have decided not to use the Suez Canal, diverting their vessels via South Africa and the Cape of Good Hope instead, thereby extending the transit time by two weeks. Consequences: rising prices and
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The products nominated for the Innovation Award (Flia) at Fruit Logistica 2024, to be held in Berlin from 7 to 9 February, have been unveiled. Waste reduction, sustainability and new tastes the focus Lo Zucchiolo read more

The onion market is calm at present. "Most packers are fairly quiet, and demand is dwindling. Only one ship, at most, will still leave for Senegal, and it's a big question of who's going to take over next," says Rinus Wisse of the Dutch company Wiscomex. read more

Approximately 70 jobs will be created as a plant-based food manufacturer moved into a huge new product development site. MYCO Holdings will transform a former food manufacturing plant in Leeming Bar into a vertically farmed production unit - the first site of its kind in the UK. read more

Hawaii’s avocado orchards are under threat as the avocado lace bug is wreaking havoc across the region. The pest, first identified in Oahu in December 2019, has since proliferated across Hawaii Island, turning the leaves of avocado trees a sickly brown before they fall off prematurely. The
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The New Year has started, which means high demand for ginger in the northern hemisphere. “Peak demand started during the holiday season and continues through winter,” says Chris Ford with Viva Tierra Organic. “We see a spike in January as people focus on health and wellness for the New
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As 2024 kicks off, what sorts of challenges and developments will organic growers and shippers see this year? Not surprisingly, economics is one of the first topics to come to mind. “The biggest challenge is going to be deflation and it’s what we’re starting to see,” says Drew Knobel,
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A vibrant start to the year for Levantia Seed. The company, based in the province of Rovigo in the heart of the Po Delta Park, opens up to the world of melons with a great novelty: the Midori variety, whose name recalls the typically exotic summer drink.Midori is a smooth melon variety,
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The Mexican blueberry industry stands at the intersection of quality cultivation, market proximity, and sustainable practices, positioning itself as a prominent player in the global blueberry market. Varietal replacement plays a pivotal role in shaping the Mexican blueberry industry, offering
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The FAO’s FAOSTAT database, updated in late December 2023, includes potato production statistics up to 2022. The data reveals that approximately 375 million tons of potatoes were produced globally in 2022, with China (95,5 million tons) and India (56 million tons) being the top producers. read more