EastFruit analysts report that Ukraine’s onion exports are on the rise, while domestic wholesale prices remain steady at 13 UAH/kg or about 35 US cents per kg. read more

The history of the Australian onion breeding company Magnus Kahl Seeds dates back to 1936. For the last 30 years, it has also been active in the European market. That began with the sale of first-year onion varieties, but over the years, particularly as onion, shallot and echalion seed sales
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For the fruit and vegetable world, February means Fruit Logistica. The exclusive Kermesse in Berlin is a not-to-be-missed appointment, a stage that the entire Italian fruit and vegetable chain cannot help but animate. Also this year, within the Collective
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In season 2023, potato growers were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs. NEPG estimates that there are around 11.000 ha of potatoes which are written off and a minimum of 650.000 t lost (in fields or after harvesting). Due to a lower supply of
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The new Eden Gold® pear marketed by Greenyard Fresh amazed us (click here to read more) with its innovative organoleptic characteristics for the sector: crunchy, sweet and juicy, perfect as a snack. A project that aims to breathe new life into the danger sector, in recent
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This week Geofur, the Veronese Op specialising in the production and distribution of radicchio, will be among the exhibitors at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with some important news. The company will be present at the fair in Hall 2.2 stand number B40. read more

2023 closes with a confirmed slowdown in domestic fruit and vegetable purchases, with a continuous and, for the moment, 'inexorable' decline since the year of the pandemic. Consumption by quantity is in line with 2018, the worst figure of the new millennium. read more

Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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A large supermarket chain in Belgium, Colruyt, has been impacted by farmers who are blocking the supermarket’s distribution centres. Although not confirmed, supermarket chain Lidl may also be impacted. The blockades have led to disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology, Fruitnet informs. read more

More than 30 events, including conferences and cooking shows, will animate the events area of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica. The calendar read more

In week 3, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Greece stood at €114/100 kgs, while the Spanish paid €91/100 kgs and the French paid €113 per 100 kgs. read more

Huelva's agricultural producers have protested in Seville to demand the necessary water infrastructure. Around 15,000 people have taken part in the demonstration, according to the convening agricultural organizations: the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries and Berries from
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Today (Monday, 5 February, ed.) is National Food Waste Prevention Day, an event created to promote actions and behaviours useful for achieving Goal 12.3 - halving food waste by 2030 - of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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More than 30 events, including conferences and cooking shows, will animate the events area of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica. The calendar read more

Agricultural protests continue in France and much of the country remains affected. In Ile de France, also known as the Paris region, sections of the A1, A4, A5, A6, A10, A11, A13, and A15 motorways have been closed in both directions, as have some smaller roads. read more

Internal orchard damage is a major issue for the entire supply chain of the apple industry. read more

Alibaba considers sale of consumer assets, including Freshippo, RT-Mart - sources read more

The pineapple market is currently undergoing a “double dynamic,” according to Robert Blanjoue, product manager at Dole France, which specializes in the import and distribution of off-season products. The French market is now finally aligned with the rest of Northern Europe in terms of
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The fresh produce packaging company StePacPPC has customized its award-winning 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
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