Peruvian grapes reached the Japanese market for the first time during the 2023-24 season. Alejandro Cabrera, general manager of Provid, says the debut campaign was a big success. read more

The weather seems to have blessed India's mango season this year. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, states that although the majority of their mangoes are sold on the domestic market, they also export a significant amount to the USA: read more

It is essential that farmers have the necessary solvency to finance the day-to-day running of the crop, allowing them to focus on the complexities of farming itself. For this reason, Eurobanana

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In the second week of February, the Lcc fruit and vegetable trends did not move from those of the previous week, with inflation still high and volumes falling. Among the channels, the supermarket is in line with the discounters as performance, even surpassing it. At category level,
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The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions. read more

In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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In Bunol, Spain, the Tomatina, an iconic tomato-throwing jubilee, marked its resurgence after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event saw enthusiasts drenched in tomato pulp, courtesy of a 130-ton shipment delivered by six trucks navigating the town's confines. read more

Nearly 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a refrigerated warehouse in the southwest of Aschaffenburg. From there, the wholesale company evolved into a full-range supplier in the fruit and vegetable sector and became a renowned partner of regional gastronomy,
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A new invasive species of beetle was recently found infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley; the beetle's larvae cause damage by boring into nuts. This invasive pest has been infesting Australia's almond production for a decade and its presence in the Central Valley threatens
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A quarter of Spanish adolescents are overweight, but Spanish families seem reluctant to adopt healthy eating habits. Only 38.7% of Spanish households with children up to 12 years old believe that following a balanced diet is important, and only 32.9% of households with minors claim to follow
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Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 2% to $3,659 per 40ft container this week. read more

Fruit Attraction, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will hold its 16th edition from 8 to 10 October. Under the slogan "Discover the essence of the

Food.
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The price of oranges in Madrid currently stands at 1.29 euros per kilo, which represents a drop of 15% compared to the previous week. In mandarins, the cost of sale is 1.37 euros, which represents a decrease of 10

%.
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