In 2023, Dominican banana exports were affected by high temperatures and pests, representing an additional challenge for producers who are still recovering from the damage caused by the hurricanes that hit the country eight years ago. According to the Central Bank, foreign sales up until
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Tesco, a UK supermarket giant, is introducing a new breed of hybrid easy-peeler citrus fruit in response to the declining production of satsumas. The European market's preference for seeded clementines has led to Spanish and Moroccan growers reducing their satsuma production. Tesco has partnered
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Very high to near historical high prices for onions are seen on many markets in different parts of the world. This is driven by several factors, with the shortages being exacerbated by extended onion bans from traditionally large exporting countries of India and Egypt. European importers have
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The Red Sea crisis has seen ocean freight rates increase faster than in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic as swathes of shippers are told some of their contracts will not be honoured. read more

Despite strong demand for Egyptian garlic last season, which far outstripped supply, the area under cultivation has decreased nationwide this season. "This heralds a very dynamic coming season", says Ehab Sami, CEO of Noureen Food. read more

From 07 to 09 February 2024, Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale will be taking part in 'Fruit Logistica', the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held at the Messe Berlin GmbH exhibition centre in Berlin; read more

The Bonduelle Group’s revenue for the 1st half year of fiscal year 2023-2024 amounted 1,213.1 million euros compared with 1,243.4 million euros for the 1st half of previous fiscal year, up +4.5% on a like-for-like basis* and down -2.4% on reported figures. read more

Located in the Niedersachsen region, east of Hannover, Groka is a cooperative enterprise specializing in growing, grading and packing onions and potatoes. This region serves as a significant hub for onion and potato production in Germany, accounting for over 50% of the country's total output.
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The supply of pineapples from Costa Rica currently is down. “It’s primarily affecting the larger sizes--specifically sizes 5 and 6,” says Greg Samels, senior business development manager for London Fruit, who notes though that even less fruit was available at this time of the season last year. read more

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the CDC reported that the seven-state outbreak had sickened 11 people and killed one. One of the patients was
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Cauliflower, Savoy and spring green cabbage and kale are all in production at the moment in Cornwall while preparations are being made for new season planting. read more

In the third week of the new year, the value sales of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight grew more than the Lcc. However, the strong inflationary effect hides declining volumes. At the channel level, the good performance of the discounters continues, which is the only one of all with
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"After the outstanding performance of Egyptian agricultural producers and exporters in terms of production, prospecting, and opening up new markets, it's time to move on to the next stage, which is improving our quality and reducing our costs," an Egyptian citrus grower told FreshPlaza at the
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StePacPPC has customized its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills consumer demands for sustainable packaging that slows
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Small fruits such as blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes: measuring their firmness is essential to assess the right harvesting time. "As the products are sold at a considerable price per kg, they must reach the market at the right ripening stage to please consumers. Firmness is an
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Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., a blueberry genetics and nursery company, announced a strategic minority investment in Netherlands-based FineField, a modern technology solutions developer for the blueberry sector, signaling a step forward in mechanical blueberry harvesting technology. read more

MULTIVAC is expanding its range of cross web labellers with the addition of the new CL 1 series, which will be shown to the public for the first time at Anuga FoodTec in March (Hall 8.1, Stand C10). The new models are ideally suited to compact thermoforming packaging machines, and they can be
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The Alphonso mango cultivation will start up again next month. According to Parth Ramani of Indian fresh produce exporter, Sanjog Enterprise, their growing period could be impacted a lot by unseasonal rains: “Our Alphonso mango cultivation starts shortly, with the growing period starting in
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The cultivated area is expected to increase significantly for the 2024/2025 season, as seed companies have already reported notable growth in sales, particularly in the earliest areas in southern Spain, according to the Association of Onion Producers from Castilla-La Mancha, Procecam. read more

Many European farmers are expressing frustration over measures they perceive as threatening their livelihoods. Meanwhile, Moroccan farmers face their own challenges, with blockages and even destruction of their goods on French roads. Lahoucine Aderdour, president of the Moroccan
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