As we come to the end of another year, the global garlic market finds itself in a rather tricky situation in many countries. In the Netherlands, garlic prices reach an 'all-time high,' driven by quality issues in Spain and a reliance on more expensive Chinese imports. France faces high prices
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Anticipation is high for the fourth edition of Marca Fresh of which Fresh Point Magazine is media partner. The exclusive format, centred on sustainable innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector, will take place as part of Marca by BolognaFiere, the only trade fair in Italy for the mdd, scheduled to be held at the exhibition centre
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In December, onion prices noticeably dropped, with producers selling their products for 0.24 to 0.36 euros/kg at the beginning of the month. This marked an average decrease of around 16% compared to previous months. Additionally, the cost of vegetables has halved since December 2022. read more

Brazilian mango exports are poised to break records in 2023, primarily thanks to increased output in the state of Bahia. According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), the volume of exports registered until October was 19% higher than last year. read more

The first grade cooperative from Almeria, Vicasol, closes 2023 with the start of several R&D&I projects with technology centres such as Coexphal and Tecnova to increase productivity, quality and also the profitability of its production processes in a cross-cutting manner. Both
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Grape supply in North America has largely transitioned over to imports. read more

In the era of digital transformation, the management of farms and horticultural and fruit production is undergoing a technological revolution. These are just some of the issues that will be discussed at the congress
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FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 545,000 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (March 2024 to February 2025), a decrease of one percent compared to the previous year. Lower yields driven by above average temperatures and other potential adverse weather
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Debuting at Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May) is Innovation Hub For Healthy Food, the exhibition dedicated to sustainable products and processing technologies for the production of foods with high nutritional value. The new Exhibition, which will enrich an already full-bodied presence of themed areas, is
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Oxbo is expanding its presence and product portfolio by acquiring Westside Equipment Company in Madera, California. The acquisition is designed to strengthen and enhance Oxbo’s global fruit business segment, to deepen Oxbo’s presence in California, and to support Oxbo’s mission to be the
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During the final berry event of 2023, called “Berry Market 2023”, organized by the association of berry growers of Moldova “Pomuşoarele Moldovei”, FAO economist Andriy Yarmak presented an assessment of the state, trends, and development prospects of the global berry market. According to
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Initially Chilean cherry growers were expecting a good season with good volumes of fruit, but rain in November put paid to that. The country also saw floods through the winter which they were not accustomed to. read more

"Geopolitical instability, with different open international conflicts, continues to mark the situation that the agri-food sector is suffering. Many legislative controversies from Brussels continue to affect agricultural activity. In addition, there was a lot of uncertainty due to water issues
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Judy Louie Brown pulled off a memorable Christmas prank on her dad, shared on X (formerly Twitter). She devised a playful yet diabolical scheme involving Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Brussels sprouts. Embracing the Christmas spirit of fun and inner child-like antics, Brown carefully unwrapped
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A brand new vessel built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, for One Ocean Network, has just departed from Cape town, and is en route to Rotterdam. read more

As the year is nearing its end, the Ecuadorian banana industry stands at a crossroads. The looming December 31st deadline for producers and exporters to sign contracts for the 2024 exports is fast approaching. However, the pace of adherence to the process remains sluggish. read more

CMA CGM, a French container shipping firm, has revealed new surcharges for several global routes via the Panama Canal. The company will specifically apply a surcharge of US$150 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for all cargo categories. This charge will be effective from January 12, and it
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Drewry’s World Container Index increased by 9% to $1,661 per 40ft container this week. read more

From the Panama Canal drought to terrorist attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East; 2023 for maritime logistics closes amid uncertainties. Riccardo Martini, managing director of Dcs Tramaco, tries to describe the prospects for the coming year toIFN. read more

The New Year's Eve tradition of eating grapes for good luck, popular in Spain and Latin America, is going viral on TikTok. Originating in 19th-century Spain, the custom involves eating 12 grapes at midnight, with each grape symbolizing good luck for one month of the coming year. read more