EastFruit analysts report a general decline in onion prices across the region last week, a trend that defies expectations given the commencement of the new onion harvest in Central Asia's southern territories and the persistent shortage of onions in Western EU nations. Last week, wholesale
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Poland, a top-10 global exporter of fresh blueberries, has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding markets for the fruit, sourcing increasingly from abroad, EastFruit reports. Notably, as of the close of 2023, Poland has ascended to the ranks of the top 8 largest importers of fresh
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Costa Group, a global player in the development of premium blueberry varieties, has hit the record books for developing and growing the world's heaviest blueberry, according to the official Guinness World Records. The blueberry was from the Eterna variety, as part of Costa's globally recognised
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"We are excited to see that seedless lemons are slowly but surely cannibalising shelf space from seeded lemons," remarks Nico van Schalkwyk, CEO of Fruitalyst, marketing division of ClemenGold International which has been at the forefront of promoting seedless lemons in South Africa through its
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Murcia's bell pepper harvest started about two weeks early due to high demand and the current gap in Almería for the green sort, which continues to fetch high prices at auctions. "We've been harvesting and marketing bell peppers in Murcia for about two weeks now, especially of the green sort,"
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Calavo Growers, Inc. today reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2024. First Quarter Financial OverviewIn the first quarter of 2024, we concluded that the fresh cut (formerly RFG) business meets the requirements to be classified as held for sale and
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The prices of mid-season mandarins continue their downward trend, and the difference with those recorded in the same dates of the 2022/23 campaign is already significant. The Prices and Markets Observatory of Andalusia describes the citrus market as "stagnant", with hardly any transactions due
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Conad Adriatico opens new logistics center in Italy, expands in AlbaniaItalian cooperative Conad Adriatico has inaugurated a new distribution center in Grottaglie, Taranto, poised to become one of the largest logistics facilities in Southern Italy. Conad Adriatico continues to expand across the
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Growers have many options for fertilizing their crops, ranging from controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) to water-soluble fertilizers (WSFs) or a combination of the two options. Optimizing fertilizer strategies to produce visually appealing plants while minimizing inputs is important. One
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With a turnover of EUR 21.5 million, L'Ortofrutticola di Albenga is the largest agricultural cooperative in Liguria: around 600 small farms, almost always family-run, all distributed within the Albenga Plain, in the province of Savona, which
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According to a monthly survey, the total number of U.S. apples in storage on March 1, 2024, was 118 million bushels, 34 percent more than last March's total of 88 million bushels and 25 percent more than the five-year average for that date. Fresh apple holdings this March totaled 84 million
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On February 19, 2024, specialists from the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor issued a phytosanitary certificate for the shipment of 2 tons of cedar nuts from the Tomsk region to the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant increase, almost 12% more of the valuable Siberian delicacy than the
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Maglio Companies has successfully protected its patent for its ReadyRipe ¼ sliced watermelon pouch. "This accomplishment not only underscores the company's dedication to innovation but also serves to preserve trust with retailers who may not have previously utilized the original ReadyRipe
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The first time Susan Hamilton had an edible hibiscus was in a Vodka Hottie at a restaurant along Ali'i Drive. A mix of coconut vodka, lime and pineapple juice, the deep red flower sat at the bottom of the glass. When she ate it, the taste of tang and sweetness hooked her, and the idea of farming
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Starting from early April 2024, SFC South American Fruit Company is setting new standards with its new ripening and logistics center at the Hamburg Wholesale Market. SFC was established in January 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of African Fruit Company Ltd (AFC). The facility boasts a
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On the first of March, an important dissemination event took place at the prestigious National Research Council (CNR) - Ipsp in Portici, Naples. The meeting focused on the 'Development of new technologies for precision agriculture, aimed at the
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Discover a fully automated production, packaging and palletising line for fries and potatoes. Industrial Auctions is organising this auction at Verse Boerderij Friet in Goudswaard (NL). The offer is diverse and includes a potato washing, sorting and polishing line, a processing line for fries
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This week, the prices of various seasonal fruits have experienced reductions, attributed partially to sluggish sales, notably seen in imported grapes, and partly due to routine adjustments following new arrivals, such as New Zealand apples. When queried about whether this Friday's "March 8"
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"Blueberry consumption in Belgium has significantly increased over the last 10 years, yet growers have seen little benefit from this surge. The average consumer is paying less per kilo, while production costs, on the other hand, have rapidly increased." This was shared by Miguel Demaeght of
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Women must be protagonists in the current phase of technological transition. Ė this is the admonition coming from the National Association of the Women of Fruit and Vegetables, a unique representative body in Europe that now includes 131 ordinary and 5 honorary members, with 10 new members
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