The Association of French Chicory Producers (APEF) also reported an unfavourable chicory harvest due to the weather. Wet conditions in autumn during the harvest had a negative impact on production potential. Overall, the European root crop is well below average.
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Spar Slovenia has become the first retailer in the country to phase out single-use plastic bags completely from its fruit and vegetable departments. read more

Agricultural textiles group Arrigoni has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Financiere European Trade SAS and its subsidiary European Trade SAS (Emis). read more

This year, the European sector is facing a season characterised by uncertain weather conditions and low rainfall. "We are also very concerned about the rising transport and logistics costs, which we are already having to discuss with our customers. However, we are
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"Working in partnership with German farmers is a fundamental part of our daily work. Only together with them can we make our supply chains more sustainable and transparent in order to offer our customers a wide range of high-quality products.
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Asia Fruit Logistica is going deeper into markets across Asia with content-backed regional networking events to connect with leading players and build even greater momentum for the show’s return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

Contrary to many fears, the transport industry was also able to demonstrate considerable visibility. Both in the speech by BGL Board Spokesman Prof Dr Dirk Engelhardt, who presented the BGL positions directly after the President of the Farmers' Association, as well as at numerous other events.
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ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA has selected four key markets for its Business Meet-Up series - Indonesia, India, Thailand and China - to deepen engagement with the diverse and dynamic fresh produce communities. read more

Despite the challenges of 2023 and escalating geopolitical tensions, business leaders remain surprisingly optimistic for 2024, according new research from Economist Impact and DP World, unveiled today at the World Economic Forum. read more

Sales are holding up very well with the current cold weather boosting consumption. There is excellent demand for prepack quality material and prices are holding accordingly. Following the extremely challenging harvest, there are further reports that the saleable yields are significantly reduced
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In 2023, the market shares of supermarket chains in the Netherlands have shifted, according to NielsenIQ. Albert Heijn has further strengthened its leading position. In contrast, Jumbo, the second-largest player, has declined. Despite a decrease in the number of supermarkets that Superunie
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The current prices of Chilean cherries in China are good, but they are being tempered by more arrivals as the Chinese New Year is nearing early next month (February). Providing this update from the bustling Jiangnan Fruit & Vegetable market in Guangzhou, China, is Juan P. Mujica, Export
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Free market principles reign in the macadamia orchards on Roodewal Farm, outside Nelspruit, whose crops include macadamia, citrus and avocado with 150ha of wild or conservation area besides. read more

Domestic offers dominated the apple market: Elstar, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Wellant were predominant. Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious were primarily sourced from Italy. France mainly contributed with Pink Lady and Jazz. Dutch shipments completed the range of goods. Jonagold-Decosta
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The supply of avocados is increasing fast, but the European market can still take on higher volumes. The healthy nature and multiple uses of avocados result in strong consumer demand. France and Scandinavian countries are already very mature markets, while Germany and Italy still have room for
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Egypt achieved a remarkable increase in its fresh table grape exports to the EU countries in 2023, reports EastFruit. However, this success was tainted by scandals involving the illegal use of protected grape varieties in the country. Despite this, the Egyptian products reached a historical
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Despite a significant decrease in wholesale prices for tomatoes in Ghana, retail prices remain high. From Q2 to Q3 2023, the cost of a box of imported tomatoes fell by 43% from GH¢3,000 to 1,700, while locally produced tomatoes saw a 47% drop from GH¢1,500 to 800. However, consumers in Accra
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The rosy-cheeked pear FRED® from Varicom has gradually established itself since its successful brand launch in 2018. The Swiss club pear is now cultivated in all the traditional pear-growing regions of Western Europe - whether in France, Switzerland, Italy or Belgium - and the harvest volume
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That between Germany and fresh fruit and vegetables remains an unbreakable bond that is celebrated every year during the Fruit Logistica trade fair hosted in Berlin. read more

The agri-food cooperative Anecoop will be present at Fruit Logistica, where it will showcase a new addition to its Easy by Bouquet line of ready-to-eat specialties: the Pea-a-Mole. read more