The US almond industry has identified several new and existing markets ripe for growth as it looks to diversify exports. read more

Northlanders are finding it challenging to locate apples in supermarkets and local stores. However, it's not an apple shortage, but a temporary lull. Over the past month, a noticeable absence of apples has been reported, with varieties like Rose, Royal Gala, Granny Smiths and Simply Reds being
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The weighted average price for oranges in the EU (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €99 in December. That is €27 above the 5-year average, or a 38% increase. read more

News in Alta Val di Susa: from tomorrow, the supermarket inside the 'Iper Le Baite' shopping centre in Oulx will become part of the Conad world. The shop, following a very short period of renovation, reopens under the Conad sign, redesigned in its layout and offering
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Compared to the previous year, a smaller apple harvest was recorded in the eastern German region, albeit with good quality. "Sales in the first few months have been relatively good. We have also been able to raise prices, which was necessary to cushion the ubiquitous cost increases in
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Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and marketing of fruit and vegetables, will be present atMarca Fresh 2024 (Hall 29 Stand E71), Marca by BolognaFiere's format dedicated to fruit and vegetables, to present its latest innovations
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Medium-late Linbo® tangerines will be back on the Italian and European shelves from mid-February. The campaign is looking exceptional, so the consortium is getting ready for a record season and expectations are high. read more

In Spain, areas dedicated to raspberry production are collapsing. According to data provided by the Freshuelva association, for Spain's main small fruit-producing province - and reported by the east-fruit.com newspaper - for the coming season the areas could
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According to Maurice Ott from Sima Vegetables, in the Netherlands, the cabbage market is not doing too badly. "There's some demand throughout Europe. In England and Ireland, that's primarily from the wholesale markets. Demand from processors and supermarkets still has to genuinely get going," he
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Michiel Geraedts has joined the Staay Food Group's management. This move continues the rejuvenation process that began two years ago. read more

The second half of the French potato season has started, with a “rather favorable market, sustained prices, dynamic outlets for the French market, and an export market presenting many opportunities.” Commitments for the next campaign are also being finalized, with a crucial issue this year:
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The early pear variety, Celina, kicks-off the 2024 South African blush pear season as the earliest commercially available of this type from the country. Celina offers Stargrow customers the opportunity to sell the first blush pears in their respective markets every year. read more

Founded in 2022, BioMasters, the Dutch organic platform, will, from now on, operate fully under the flag of growers' cooperative FruitMasters. This strategic integration enables BioMasters to actively invest in the organic chain, with the aim of optimally serving organic growers and chain
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Tylcram is the new Syngentan variety in the summer-autumn cluster tomato segment. An excellence that responds to the needs of modern distribution for on-shelf attractiveness and resistance during production. Attractiveness but also resistance read more

In response to a drop in apple production, the Himachal Pradesh government has turned to Italian companies for assistance. The decline in production has been attributed to the low survival rates of imported saplings. As a solution, the government is inviting Italian firms to establish nurseries
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"There are many challenges coming our way, which are mainly related to politics," says Simon Höfler from the Höfler Gemüse vegetable farm, located in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "For us, the main problem lies in the energy costs that will hit us in 2024. But then there is the increased CO₂
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According to EastFruit analysts, after the New Year holidays in Uzbekistan, apple prices resumed their growth after a long period of stability despite the traditional weakening of demand. In the first week of January 2024, wholesale apple prices jumped by an average of 20% and were 29% higher
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At the wholesale market "Shuvar," the largest in Western Ukraine, there is an observed increase in cucumber prices. As of January 10, 2024, the prices for imported cucumbers range from 1.6 to 2 euros per kilogram, which is 18-20% higher than the previous year. Domestic greenhouse cucumbers, in
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For sprout vegetable nursery Kiem-X, the New Year has also brought new cooperation. The company joined forces with BelOrta on January 1, 2024. "I hope that we can explore a new dynamic and start targeting foreign markets," says Wim Bouden of Kiem-X. read more

Beyond expectations were the results of the second step of 'Presidiamo la Puglia', illustrated on 20 December in Bari, in the conference room of the Apulia Region's Agriculture Department. Seven new Presidia representing Puglia, from north to south. The project is aimed at
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