Genesis Fresh announced the global debut of Onix™, a citrus variety discovered in Seville, Spain. Globally managed by Genesis Fresh, this new variety combines a surprising flavor profile, vibrant color and long shelf life. "Onix represents a breakthrough in the pigmented oranges segment,
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The organic avocado campaign is nearing its end on the coast of Granada, with very high average prices, but with volumes falling short of what was initially expected. Meanwhile, Granada's organic vegetable export season is also drawing to a close, with generally unsatisfactory prices since the
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"In the processing hall, there were four large tables with 14 women at each table manually processing vegetables: bunching, leaf picking, and cutting the products to size. Thanks to the processing line, the grower can now manage with fewer workers, and the product is much more uniform, making it
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In Singapore, where less than 1% of land is allocated for food farms, the nation imports over 90% of its food requirements. In response, Singapore aims to locally produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030 to bolster food security. Key to achieving this is the use of technology to enable farms
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The Valencian Agricultural Producers Association (AVA-ASAJA) is calling on regional and national authorities to investigate the causes behind the sharp drop in citrus prices at origin. According to the Lonja de Cítricos de Valencia, orange prices have plummeted by up to 30% in the last month,
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The lemon is going through a serious crisis that is pushing hundreds of farmers in our province to abandon it because they are unable to sell it. "Not even

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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Ukrainian company SP "PAEK" is planning to export fruit and vegetable products under its own brand "Smakota" to European countries, the company's press service reports. "Recently, representatives of the company, Asya Pityurenko and Haina Tretyak, paid a working visit to the Republic of Cyprus,
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of the agreement with
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Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers. "They began killing off the foliage this week, then they'll harvest the first potatoes," he says. "Those potatoes will arrive at our
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A recent study has highlighted the impact of the climate crisis on viticulture in Turkey, predicting that the expected rise in temperatures and reduced rainfall could shift the suitability of vineyard regions for grape production over the next three decades. Grapes, sensitive to climate
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The fresh produce sector in Brazil is relieved that the heavy rains that led to this past weekend's deadly landslides and mudslides, mainly in the North of the country, has not had a damaging impact on crops. Some sweet potatoes, melons and mango fields have been affected, producers and
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In a succesful operation at the Port of Burgas, Bulgaria, customs officials intercepted a haul of cocaine hidden within a shipment of bananas. The seizure, amounting to 170 kilograms of the substance, underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking within the fruit import sector. The
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EastFruitanalysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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Even today, too many consumers do not reach the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables. And they do so for lack of adequate financial resources, lack of preparation time and lack of inspiration for recipes. read more

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has suggested a complete ban on exporting onion, banana, and other goods to steady their prices in Pakistan. He said this during a Price Control Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi earlier this week. The committee, led by the
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets. The insects are raised in the Aspire insect-farming facility in London, and their byproduct is called frass. SureSource's Rob Wallbridge provided… read more

In the Spanish province of Lleida, pear trees of the Conference and Williams varieties are experiencing reduced flowering. According to Pere Roqué, from ASAJA Lleida, this is primarily due to last summer's high temperatures, which, together with the drought, has caused this physiological
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