TROPS will be one of the main sponsors of the 13th edition of the International Mango Symposium which, for the first time, will be held in Spain, specifically in Malaga, as the main mango production area in continental Europe. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

In a significant development for the global avocado trade, South African avocado growers are about to penetrate the lucrative Chinese market. The journey to secure this market access has been marked by orchard inspections and regulatory approvals earlier in Spring this year. read more

The cucumber price in week 34 again plunged below the five-year average at the auctions of the Verbond van Belgische Tuinbouwcoöperaties (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). The unit price stood at 25.7 euro cents. In the past eight years, the price was lower only in 2017. The
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At Capespan the focus is to deliver high-quality produce and build strong relationships with their customers in Asia. Asia has always been a big focus for the company, but never more so than in the past decade. read more

For the Young Farmers' Premiums programme (this year beneficiaries will receive PLN 200,000 each), detailed guidelines for the granting, payment and reimbursement of aid have been laid down, including criteria for the selection of operations. As in previous years, the evaluation of applications will be carried out
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For marketing year (MY) 2022/23, fresh lemon production estimates have been revised to 1.65 million metric tons (MMT), down 6.5 percent from the official USDA estimate due to continued adverse weather and poor economic conditions, especially for smaller producers. Fresh orange production is
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The Andrews Labor Government is bolstering fruit growers’ capacity to combat against the Queensland fruit fly (QFF) – delivering grants to ensure Victoria is well protected from the pest. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (PROEXPORT) has agreed to hold its next Ordinary General Assembly 2023 in the town of Torre Pacheco, on 22 September, under the slogan 'We feed your world'. The event will take place
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Robert Blomsteel has over 23 years of experience working in organic and conventional fruit and vegetable sectors. On June 1, 2023, he and his associate Ron den Hoedt started a new company: EDN. This Dutch company focused on importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. read more

Already in July, AILIMPO confirmed in its first estimate of the Fino lemon harvest for the next 2023/2024 season that the production of this variety will record a significant increase, of up to 30%, compared to the 2022/2023 campaign. And although the size of the harvest still depends on the
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Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. read more

Against the grain, European Union tomato prices fell slightly further in July to an average €1.40/kg. That is still above average compared to the past five years. The latest look at the European Commission's updated tomato dashboard reveals that, in particular, cherry and specialty tomato
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Producer prices for agricultural products within the Eurasian Economic Union have decreased by 3.4% since the beginning of 2023. read more

Sunstroke is a physiopathy that mainly affects the citrus fruit Satsuma and Bergamot; high temperatures and high intensity of solar radiation are the main causes of sunstroke affecting citrus fruit by damaging the peel and, in extreme cases,
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The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced the slate of new officers and directors for the 2024 IFPA Board of Directors. This group will begin its service at the 2023 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, October 19-21. read more

After starting off with some problems due to the weather, the apricot season of the Italian brand Albisole is now going very well, according to the Guidi growing company's management. "Up to mid-July, the season was marked by ups and downs, but from the beginning of August the weather was
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At the 15th session of the BRICS held in August in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that six countries - Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates - have been invited to join the BRICS, with full membership taking effect on January
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In Brittany, the Coco de Paimpol season is in full swing. “The season began in mid-July, with the first beans arriving in relatively limited volumes until mid-August, and then increasing at the end of August/beginning of September, which is the heart of the campaign. We are now at the height
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Moldova, with its rising plum exports, invites EU importers to discover its 2023 plum harvest. "A strong start to the season is evident as 6,500 tons of plums have been exported, with 4,000 tons reaching EU markets like Germany, Austria, and Croatia," says Iurie Fala, CEO of the Fruit Producers
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