Norma and IFCO are expanding their cooperation - for more sustainability and the reduction of food waste. To this end, a long-term partnership was concluded, thus declaring war on disposable packaging in the fresh food supply chain. The aim is to significantly
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Malaga's medlar harvest has come to an end and producers have harvested between 150,000 and 200,000 kilos, a very similar volume to last year, according to Miguel Angel Sanchez, the manager of the San Isidro cooperative in Sayalonga. This volume is similar to the volume obtained in the last five
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EastFruit periodically publishes an analysis of the Georgian strawberry market, where local producers frequently comment about the price competition with Turkish strawberries and its negative effects on local production, at the same time, we observe the developments in the market, although big
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ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a leading multinational retailer and one of the world's most important players, continues its growth plan in Italy by announcing new career opportunities in its more than 150 shops and 2 poles
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"In the last few days there is quite a bit of movement as far as sales of apples and citrus fruits are concerned". Amato Marocca, of Fratelli Marocca Srl, a wholesaler specialised in pears and apples that has been operating in the Centro Agroalimentare di Roma for more than 50 years, told IFN. read more

Egypt became the largest exporter of fresh strawberries to the Malaysian market in MY 2021/22 (July-June) and continued to increase shipments in the current MY 2022/23, according to EastFruit. Furthermore, Egyptian exporters kept improving their position in the whole market of the South-East
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Supplies of blueberries in North America are strong. “Georgia is past its peak, wrapping up highbush varieties in the next week or so,” says Tim Crane, Category Manager of Blueberries for Oppy. “We are loading new crop from North Carolina next week for the first time. It’s
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In the first quarter of 2023, Peruvian papaya exports decreased by 64% in volume and 57% in value over the same period of the previous year, with shipments totaling 45.3 tons for 165,000 dollars, with an international average price of 3.65 dollars per kilogram, which was 19% higher than last
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On the 5th of May, the European Commission approved the inclusion of “Melocotón de Cieza” from Spain in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specialising in fresh and exotic fruit and vegetables, has published its revenue for H1 2022/23 (1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023) and Q2 2022/23 (1 January to 31 March 2023). read more

After its monthly meeting at the beginning of May, the Italian association published an analysis of the current situation in the apple sector. As of 1 May, 378,311 tonnes of Italian apples were in storage, 10% less than the five-year average and 16% below the previous year. read more

Many people do not know that the humble potato may conduct electricity and function as a salt bridge between two metals on each side. This lets an electron current to flow easily over a wire in order to generate electricity. Alas, the tuber cannot be used as an energy source on its own. read more

On the occasion of the general debate on 10 May 2023 in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg entitled "Council and Commission statements - The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector", the President of the German
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BayWa AG generated above-average earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the first quarter of the current financial year. As expected, this was lower than in the same period of the previous year at €91.8 million (Q1/2022: €144.9 million), according to the company.
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Fruit Attraction, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will celebrate its 15th anniversary from 3 to 5 October. Five months before the start of the fair, it is 80% occupied, according to its director, María José Sánchez, at the presentation of the 2023 edition, which was held today.
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According to Kees Oskam, the overall apple market has changed somewhat since spring. "In New Zealand, poor flowering and growing conditions have affected apple cultivation. South Africa's making better prices outside Europe, and Chile and Argentina are no longer as interested in Europe either.
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Potato breeder Royal HZPC Group maintains its forecasts for the 2022-2023 financial year. HZPC expects turnover to grow 11% from last year (then 352 million euros) with a gross margin of 66,5 million euros (last financial year 63.9 million euros). The potato breeder operates with a financial
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Topping onions during the loading process isn’t new, but in Europe and other key growing areas it is not common practice. Here the crop is topped before it is swath lifted. Certainly when the onion haulm is still green and standing straight it is an potential source of infection for fungi and
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From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were covered. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Grade 1 White Packing Potatoes EXW England reached £330/mt on 9th May 2023, up 22% month-on-month (m-o-m). The recent rise in prices has been driven by concerns that planting delays, due to heavy rainfall will push back the arrival of the early crop, placing
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