After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to… read more

SugarBee® apples are set to become a year-round delight for consumers around the globe. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the brand, as for the first time, SugarBee apples will be available through the entire summer season and tie into the fall harvest with no interruption in
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The role that technology could play in cutting food waste was the subject of a Fresh Produce Forum session on day two of Fruit Logistica. read more

Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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It is said that small is beautiful, and in the case of one London charity, the personal attention given to service users is quite literally turning lives around. read more

He continued: "Through the targeted use of these foods in communal catering, we are strengthening regional value creation and organic farming in Baden-Württemberg. We are also promoting the preservation of the landscape and biodiversity. Also
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Retailer Whole Foods Market plans to introduce a new, quick-shop store format and give customers in towns and cities a “quick, convenient shopping experience”, with easier access to fresh, high-quality products. read more

This is according to a report by the Dutch agricultural bulletin 'Agroberichten Buitenland', based on data from the Portuguese statistics office INE. According to the report, 80% of exports had a destination within Europe. Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany and the
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With immediate effect and until the end of Ramadan, the export of bananas to Iran and Afghanistan will be suspended or restricted. The export of onions to countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region will also be stopped. These instructions were issued to the
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North American company Mastronardi Produce has joined Sekoya, a leading provider of premium blueberry varieties. read more

The Spring Budget has received a mixed reaction from the NFU. read more

A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog. read more

Hazera has revealed that the Nederlandse Consumentenverkiezing (Dutch Consumer Election) has recognised the AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix as one of its products of the year for 2023/24. read more

Waitrose has renewed its support for RedPop, a small and sweet variety which it believes has the potential to shake up the apple category and offer shoppers something unique. read more

This would increase the value of China's O+G trade from USD 1.3 trillion in 2023 to USD 2.4 trillion in 2032, according to freshfruitportal. The consumption of tropical fruits in particular is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.46%. In the past five years, the
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The results of the two-year research project were presented to the practical partners from the retail sector, production, the food banks in Lower Saxony and various other organisations at the final conference at the project's client, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.
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This challenges the long-held view that such advanced social learning is exclusive to humans, and even suggests the presence of key elements of cumulative culture in these insects. read more

Maersk carried out its first-ever airfreighted shipments of Chilean cherries in the 2023/24 season. Between 21 November and the end of December the Danish company chartered five flights, each carrying 500 tonnes of Chilean cherries and with a transit time of 2-3 days. read more

In the current 10th week, conventional cauliflowers from France cost an average of €9.97 (6-piece rises) at German wholesale markets and have thus remained almost stable compared to the previous week. Sales are satisfactory. Due to the high supply volume, food retailers are responding with numerous
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Enormous capacities are to be added over the next few decades. Experts expect several tens of terawatts by the middle of the century. This means that there will be ten to 25 solar modules for every person. The boom will provide clean, green energy. But the growth also has its
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