In this third issue dedicated to the analysis of the imposed weight in fruit and vegetables, we delve further into the level of detail. Compared to the last piece, in which we examined the evolution of quotas in the cross-section between first range fruit and vegetables (Click here to read more),
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The strawberry campaign continues with high volumes. New potatoes are on sale: Sicilian potatoes are arriving in Italian markets. The green asparagus campaign takes off.Good moment for beets, with abundant production. Critical situation for Italian onions, the
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After milk, eggs and butter, C'est Qui Le Patron?! has decided to show its commitment to fruit and vegetables. Founded in 2016 by Nicolas Chabanne to guarantee fair remuneration for producers, the approach announced, at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, the launch of a solidarity
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The first of the much-anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand-grown JAZZ™ apples are this week being picked ready for New Zealanders and consumers around the world to enjoy. This season, T&G Global and its independent growers will collectively pick over 4 million tray carton equivalents
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In the fruit industry, the integration of deep learning for tasks such as yield prediction and automated picking has been pivotal. The process of training data labeling, however, remains a challenge due to its labor-intensive nature. Plant Phenomics recently published a study titled
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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the organisation representing commercial top fruit growers, has published its first ever manifesto ahead of a 2024 general election taking place in the United Kingdom. Designed to provide all political parties with clear guidance on how best to secure the
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As a renowned logistics service provider, Heuer, based in Bremerhaven, is not just involved in the import of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. It also exports Northern European fresh produce, such as apples, to India. The lengthy detours around the Cape of Good Hope now force maritime transport… read more

In an insightful survey by EastFruit, conducted anonymously on its Telegram channel, Eastern European farmers shared their crop expansion plans. The survey drew responses from 323 individuals, with 174 specifying their crop of choice, while others participated to observe the results. read more

The Cook Government is pleased to announce Western Australia has been declared free of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) today on the back of a successful eradication campaign in Bayswater and surrounding areas. Qfly is one of the biggest threats to WA's $1.49 billion horticultural industries and
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In Lviv region, Ukraine, the "Flora-Zahid" farm pioneers innovation in apple cultivation. Recognising the necessity of adapting to change, they've embraced high-intensity orchards on V-shaped trellises, as shared by Director Oleksandr Levosyuk. Since 2009, "Flora-Zahid" has specialised in apple… read more

Like every year, VIP shows its support to the professionals of the sector who visit the markets every day to buy its star variety Golden Delicious as well as the rest of the Club and Bio varieties, offering them a careful service and attention

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Does the banana know no crisis? This is what emerges from the data analysed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, from which, over a five-year period, the volumes consumed by the various channels grew by a total of 30 points in volume against a 12% increase in prices. In particular, it
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Borello Supermarkets (partner of Pam Panorama) are distinctive in their settings, characterised by attention to detail and clear displays to facilitate the shopping experience. The fruit and vegetable department is no exception among the central areas of the fresh offer at
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It's no secret that the US apple crop is abundant this season and stocks are significantly higher compared to previous years. "On the upside however, fruit condition is holding up very well," says to Dan Davis with Washington Fruit Growers. This offers retailers an opportunity to stay in 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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Arancha Yáñez, a product designer with a deep passion for diving, noticed the increasing ocean plastic pollution. This concern led her to research for seven years sustainable alternatives that could mitigate this problem. She discovered plant waste could be used as an ideal raw material for
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Ginger supply in North America is shipping largely out of China right now. "Peruvian ginger is coming to the end of the season. There was some supply from Central American countries," says Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods. "With all of that though, there is still some room for Brazilian
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The banana industry presents challenges beyond the ordinary. Global issues such as climate change, inflation, and a market predominantly controlled by a handful of major players bring significant adversities to farmers and workers on a global scale. "With spiking production costs combined with
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The lemon market is experiencing a global downturn, with demand and consumption from major retailers at an all-time low. Not even promotional initiatives at bargain prices are able to relieve the producers. Paradoxically, in such a context, the only outlet currently seems to be the sale of
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And of course, as always, you can find our articles on this topic in our e-paper, which you can read conveniently online as a subscriber: read more