The success of fruit and vegetables of exotic origin is now a fact (we also talked about it in this article) and there are numerous companies that are specialising in this segment. The early movers were Matteo Chesta and Lucio Alciati - of the Tropico di
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The persistent cold in many growing areas of Germany has set back the vegetation of numerous crops by several weeks. This also applies to German spring onions, which is why the available quantities are currently not sufficient to cover the entire demand, neither on the German domestic market nor
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Drewry’s detailed assessment for Thursday, 27 April 2023 shows that the composite index has decreased by 2% this week, dropping by 78% when compared with the same week last year. read more

Since November 2016, Peru has added eight new countries to its list of blueberry importers. This has increased the volume of blueberry exports by 20 times, reaching 31 countries in the 2022/23 season, freshfruitportal reports. Peru closed the past season
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Drought continues to be a problem in northern Italy, where rivers and reservoirs have reached minimum levels, already almost as bad as last summer. The rainfall in winter and these first few spring months has been so low that irrigation cannot be assured. Applications for wells have
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The table grape season is about to start in Egypt, amidst concerns about weather conditions, to which grapes are particularly vulnerable. read more

The high temperatures throughout Spain are increasing the demand for watermelons and melons in Almeria. These are the first of the season from the earliest plantings. However, the quantities are still very small. read more

For the third year running, the In&Out information space will be present at Macfrut (Hall D3, stand 115, Alegra, Brio and Valfrutta Fresco exhibition area).Apo Conerpo's promotional campaign (co-financed by the European Community) promotes quality, wholesomeness and sustainability
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Researchers from the University of Lethbridge have been awarded nearly $250,000 through the Agriculture Funding Consortium to improve sustainable potato production by looking at ways to reduce disease in the field and in storage and to increase production while minimizing the use of resources. read more

PGI lemons from Rocca Imperiale sold under the Limoré brand are known not only in Italy, but in Europe as well. What makes them stand out against the competition is not only the quality, but also the sales price. read more

A difficult period could be coming up for the Colombian avocados this year. Cesar Paolini, general manager of fresh produce exporter Arcángel Miguel International SA, focuses on Hass avocados and Persian limes. "Our star product is Hass avocado, which accounts for the majority of our
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Over the past few weeks, the President of the Cermac consortium Enrico Turoni signed a cooperation agreement with the Association of Berry Growers from Kyrgyzstan, represented by President Tilek Toktogaziev. read more

Yesterday, April 27, was the second and last day of CPMA's Toronto trade show. In general, exhibitors were very positive about the event, and many said they saw everyone they needed and hoped to see. "The event was well attended with a good number of quality retailers and food service
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"Fresh.Land began because of one grower's cry for help,” begins Mathilde Jakobsen of this Danish digital platform. “A few years ago, my father-in-law, who grows oranges in Algarve, Portugal, couldn't get his fruit sold. That was due to oversupply and low prices on the local market because of
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According to NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board chair Martin Emmett, there is still a huge legislative challenge facing the UK government following Brexit and the need for Defra to look into the horticulture supply chain. Under the Retained EU Law Bill, the government has the ambition to review
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For the second year in a row, Be Fruit will participate in Macfrut, the most important fruit and vegetable fair in Italy, scheduled to take place in Rimini from 3 to 5 May. It will do so alongside its strategic partner McGarlet, its exclusive distributor, a leader in the field of
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The International Trade Committee recently gave the green light for another one-year suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country's economy. read more

Egyptian exporters significantly increased the supply of dried onions to the US market in 2022, EastFruit informs. Moreover, Egypt became second in the ranking of the largest suppliers of dried onions to the USA! read more

In the last few days there has been an outcry from institutions and agricultural organisations against the European Parliament's proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste from the end of November, as it also contains specific requirements for
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Following the opening of the China-Pakistan border on April 1, the Chinese government has allowed the import of cherries from Pakistan. However, the trade requires rigorous phytosanitary standards that, experts say, are difficult to comply with. read more