Ad numbers bounced back this week as new flyers replaced those that were extended over Thanksgiving. Retailers focused on holiday celebrations with offers designed to help shoppers maximize their budgets and fill stockings a little fuller. Holiday fruits like pomegranates, offshore cherries,
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In late November, a conference convened to assess the production outcomes of northern provinces in 2023 and outline plans for 2024. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hoang Trung, acknowledged the challenges posed by unfavorable weather conditions during the 2022-2023
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This year, Egyptian mango and guava exporters are expected to boost their presence in the EU market, according to EastFruit. The data for the first nine months of 2023 show that the EU imported more Egyptian mango and guava than in the whole of 2022, and the volume of shipments from Egypt in
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A campaign delayed due to the anomalous heat, with medium-small sizes, but no problems with quality, which, indeed, is expected to be high. This is the picture of the 2023-24 citrus season painted by Aurelio Pannitteri, president of Op Rosaria of Belpasso (Ct), and patron of Arancia Rosaria.
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EastFruit analysts point out that Ukraine continues to gradually increase supplies of frozen raspberries to the United States, which is a good trend given the urgent need to diversify exports. read more

On September 10th, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake that caused the collapse of thousands of villages in the High Atlas Mountains. The government and numerous associations have hurried to assist the villagers by procuring and distributing food, water, and basic necessities. Tents and
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Shortages in local agricultural production are driving an anticipated rise in the prices of fruits and vegetables in Malta, according to Joe Cassar, the manager of the Farmers' Central Cooperative Society (FCCS), the largest farming cooperative in the country. This upward trend in prices is
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Prestigious award for Natalino Gallo, President of the OP Agricor of Corigliano-Rossano, among the prize-winners at the 9th edition of the prestigious Excellence Award '100 Eccellenze Italiane', which took place in Rome in the Sala della Regina of Palazzo Montecitorio, seat of the Chamber of Deputies
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The Community's fruit and vegetable export to Canada in 2022 grew by 13% in volume and 20% in value compared to 2021, totaling 89,959 tons and 128.6 million euros. read more

Moldovan authorities have rejected the recent ban imposed by Russia on the import of Moldovan fruit and vegetables, escalating tensions between the two nations. Russia's agricultural oversight agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, reinstated restrictions last imposed in 2022, citing the "continuous,
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Minister Enoch Godongwana on R47 billion guarantee facility for Transnet in support of its recovery plan -01 Dec 2023The Minister of Finance has concurred with the Minister of Public Enterprises to issue Transnet with a R47 billion guarantee facility effective immediately in support of its
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As we have already mentioned in the past few days (click here to read more), packaging plays a crucial role in the storytelling of fruit and vegetables. But what are the levers to include it in communication? read more

The International Rootstock Symposium (IRS) makes its debut at Macfrut 2024 as part of an area entirely dedicated to genetic innovations in the rootstock sector. An international symposium with four in-depth seminars on the latest results of worldwide public and private research. Together with
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A table olive, with flesh so soft that you can separate it from the stone with two fingers, and a colour ranging from pink to bright black when harvested at full ripeness: this is the colour of the Aitana olive from the Colli Tifatini, in the Casertano area, which has just become part of the
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,Internationalisation, logistics, 24-hour services, sustainability and social relevance within and for the community are some of the challenges that wholesale markets will have to face in the years to come, as could be seen from the event 'Fresh is good. The role
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The French supply seems satisfactory and sufficient for the domestic market, but the demand is growing from neighboring countries such as Spain and Italy, which have suffered from the drought. read more

With the 'eternally young' Miguel Gonzalez at MG Fruit's helm, Spain is a key country for this Dutch company. He thought about quitting in 2013, but the fruit and vegetable world remains dear to him, and it was not the right time to throw in the towel. Miguel built a team around him specializing
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The Ministry and the State Mercantile Society of Agricultural Infrastructures (Seiasa) have signed three collaboration agreements that will involve mobilizing a public-private investment of 745.40 million euro in 11 autonomous communities, "to promote sustainable, efficient, and modern
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Chinese onions are gaining prominence in the wholesale markets of Khatunganj, Asadganj, and Chaktai in Chattogram, outpacing Indian and Myanmar varieties. The affordability of Chinese onions has led city residents to opt for them in large quantities over the last few days. Consignments of
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