From the graphs below, we see that the negative peaks in tomato prices occur, for all types, in the summer months. In fact, although consumption of this vegetable increases in summer, self-consumption from family gardens lowers its price. The plant is
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The Spanish FMCG value chain shares the aims and objectives of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation but considers that some of the proposed measures could undermine global environmental and climate progress if they are not implemented.
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As EastFruit reported a few days ago, despite global apple deficit, exports of these fruits from Moldova remained critically low even before Russia introduced its complete ban on Moldovan produce imports. Consequently, apple prices in this country remain rather low although there has been a
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The Unión de Uniones de Agricultores y Ganaderos has requested a moratorium from the Ministry of Agriculture on the implementation of the Royal Decree on sustainable soil nutrition, mainly with regard to the periods of application and prohibition of nitrogen fertilisation.
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Large-scale organised distribution believes in, and invests in, typical Italian products if there is a solid project behind them. We had confirmation of this in recent days when we found the Pera mantovane Igp at the Esselungadi Desenzano sul Garda shop; read more

According to the latest report annualetitled India Fresh Deciduous Fruit,compiled by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),India's imports of apples will increase due to the lifting of the retaliatory tariff that will facilitate a recovery
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Traders and farmers have significantly increased the supply of newly harvested onions in response to high market prices, anticipating continued profitability. This influx of new onions has doubled the supply in both wholesale and retail markets within a single day. The rapid increase in supply
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"Signed the decree that will grant an additional EUR 11 million to pear and kiwi producers. After last November's allocation of 12 million euros to support two sectors that suffered economic damage due to climatic and natural events, such as drought, hail and plant diseases;
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Turkish Santa Maria, Italian Abate Fetel and Santa Maria as well as Dutch Conference and Xenia formed the basis of the range. The imports from Turkey had already matured too far in some places, which is why sales were slow from time to time. Although availability was limited overall, this was
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Growth of 113 points in value and 130 in volume over 4 years. Analyses by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor certify an overwhelming performance of the avocado in discount stores; read more

Ukraine is witnessing a surge in imports of fruits and vegetables from Turkey due to the Polish border blockade. read more

Global demand for onions in 2023, outstripping production, has put strong pressure on the local Egyptian market. Exports of Egyptian onions doubled this year despite a drop in acreage and volumes compared to last season, driving up prices on the local market by over 190% compared to last year,
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The shareholders' meeting of the VéGé Group took place in Rome with the approval of the 2023 turnover of 13.78 billion euro for an increase of 9.4% over 2022, marking the 10th consecutive year of growth. With these numbers the First Modern Distribution Group born in Italy, will
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This year's Brussels sprouts supply is not particularly large in the Netherlands. "Nationally, growers are harvesting about a third less. That's mainly due to the dry summer, but the wet fall didn't spur further growth. In fact, some fields were completely lost," says André Noordhoek of
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The director of BeeFair Organic Peru, Yesy Lalupu, stressed that the current production shortage has led producers to focus on maximizing their income, prioritizing the harvest of mango that is exported by air, which is paid at almost twice the price as the mango that is shipped out by sea. read more

Roasted chestnuts are traditionally a big seller at Christmas markets. However, this year, the Italian campaign has been particularly sluggish. "The goods have been extremely scarce and expensive since the start of the season," says Rainer Simon, Italy specialist and Managing Director of
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On December 12, the fruit trade association invited all companies operating at the wholesale market to a public event. They unanimously rejected the plans of investor Büschl for a new building on Schäftlarnstraße. "We believe it is very important that not only the fruit trading companies
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Ahead of the New Year's Eve campaign, table grape prices in the Spanish market are expected to be higher than last year. It is the result of a drop in the volumes of the traditional seeded Aledo grapes produced domestically, as well as of the seedless grapes from Peru. In these circumstances,
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From today, the Kilometro Verde salad, Europe's largest vertical farm, will be distributed in more than 700 Coop shops under the Fior Fiore brand. The important milestone kicks off the distribution activity throughout Italy and follows the inauguration of the vertical farm held on
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Peru is approaching the midway point in the season and as with many producing regions it has not been a normal season, the impact of El Nino has been seen in the two main producing areas. read more