With the production of common Italian clementines coming to an end, the orange campaign marked by small calibre continues. Underwhelming or static demand for several vegetable crops, such as artichokes, cauliflower, Savoy cabbage, aubergines and fennel. Strong entry of courgettes in the markets
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Florida all orange production is down 3 percent from the January forecast, while Florida non-Valencia orange production is down 9 percent. Valencia orange production in the state is unchanged, as is all grapefruit production. In the same vein, all tangerine and tangelo production is unchanged. read more

The first batch of four hydraulic mooring units procured by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports have been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura. The batch is part of the 52 units procured by the authority. read more

EastFruit experts draw attention to the forecast of weather for Central Asian countries, which are presently the largest onion exporters in the region: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. An expected sharp drop in temperatures threaten the early onion harvest, which begins harvesting in the
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Cajamar is once again providing farmers and livestock farmers with an advance on their Community Agricultural Policy (CAP) aid applications. In addition, those who pay by direct debit and whose aid exceeds 5,000 euros will receive a free licence for the CX Tierra digital notebook,
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We have repeatedly reported, with the help of wholesalers, on a very subdued January trend for trading in the wholesale markets. But in the first weeks of February, the music seems not to have changed. Pino Lucatorto, wholesaler at the Market of
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California is currently in-between rain events. The final part of the most recent storm came through last Thursday morning, February 8. “Up until last Thursday, we basically had a five-day period of rain and received between 5-15 inches during that time frame,” says David Holden, owner of
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Global logistics provider cargo-partner has launched a new Full Container Load (FCL) offering connecting India to Benelux destinations, addressing the varied requirements of businesses importing goods to the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

The vegetable production in Malaysia still has potential to grow. Agung Pratama, Area Business Manager for seed company Bejo Indonesia, states they’ve been more aggressive lately in order to increase their market share in the region: “Bejo is a seed company that has existed in the Southeast
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Jordi Ametller, co-owner of the Catalan group Ametller Origen, said that "not only are Egyptian oranges sold at a lower price, but they are also introduced into the European market without having undergone the same checks as the foods produced on the continent." read more

Kyrgyzstan is set to export 400 tons of its finest walnuts to Turkey, as noted by the Ministry of Economy. This development follows the 11th Kyrgyz-Turkish Intergovernmental Trade and Economic Meeting held in Ankara on February 9th. The forum witnessed the participation of delegates and
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Shipping and logistics company Maersk announced today that it will pilot Shanghai as its new global gateway of Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) shipments. This signifies a ground-breaking milestone in the industry for shipments from different nearby countries and areas to be consolidated and
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Scientists are researching and developing new technology to build a prototype robot arm that will automate the repetitive and intensive parts of banana processing, resulting in significant efficiencies for the banana industry. read more

The California citrus season has been challenging with the crop size being down anywhere from 10 to 20 percent due to thrip issues on most citrus items. “Fortunately, thrip hasn’t been as widespread as previously thought,” says Krista Beckstead with Mountain View Fruit Sales. “However,
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Zero Residue is networking and presenting itself as a collective brand, Paniere Zero Residui, aiming to create islands in large-scale retail outlets. At Fruit Logistica L'Insalata dell'Orto and Evergreen Group presented the new project, one of two focuses at the company's stand
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As usual, the seed company Tozer presents new varieties at the Open Days held at its Los Olivos estate in El Albujón, Murcia. From 13 to 15 February, Tozer's field days are now a regular event to get to know the latest in natural horticultural innovation. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world's leading exhibition for fruit and vegetables and the heartbeat of the global fresh produce business, presented another record-breaking event in Berlin. From 7 to 9 February 2024, buyers and trade visitors from more than 140 countries will meet in Berlin for another record-breaking event.
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Wonderful® Pistachios has launched Jalapeño Lime as its newest flavor joining Wonderful’s No Shells lineup. These spicy-but-not-too-spicy pistachios balance jalapeño pepper, sea salt and lime. read more

"Happy with the great interest that the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia PGI always manages to arouse among Italian and foreign buyers and satisfied by the many positive feedbacks received from trade associations, politicians, first and foremost from the Minister of Agriculture Francesco
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In the underwater city of Heracleion near Alexandria, Egypt, divers recently discovered fruit baskets, more than 2,200 years old, with fruit still inside. This city, a key Mediterranean trade hub in the Hellenistic era, sank in the second century BC due to earthquakes and tidal waves. The
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