Prices have resumed this week on the onion market in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Key market players say this is due to the seasonal depletion of stocks in local farms and the increased purchasing activity of wholesale companies. read more

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The debate has been marked by the serious drought situation in Andalusia, with the water reserve below 30 percent in the region and all the Andalusian basins under severe restrictions. read more

The weather in Mexico looks to be delaying some watermelon production. In Northwest Mexico, the majority of watermelon comes from Sonora. “The first district that gets going is the Guaymas Valley and that area is delayed due to cool weather in March,” says Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet
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"Germany is the largest potato producer in Europe, with around 260,000 ha under cultivation, which is roughly the size of Saarland, and 11.3 million tonnes of tubers harvested in 2021, and ranks sixth in a global comparison, after China, India, Ukraine, the USA and Russia. Also
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The EU responded quickly to the threat posed by the Corona pandemic to agricultural supply chains. Various EU measures were able to limit the disruption to the food sector. However, in the event of a similar crisis in the future, EU support would be more effective,
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A. P. Moller – Maersk has issued a press release, stating: read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specialising in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, announces the strengthening of its logistics capacities in Côte d’Ivoire with the creation of a new packaging station and the opening of a second mangoes shipping line from the port of San
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It is with great sadness in our hearts that we have learned that Günter Schweinsberg has passed away at the age of 93. Günter Schweinsberg was one of the personalities who had an outstanding journalistic influence on the fruit business in the post-war period. National and
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In the greenhouses of strawberry grower Jong Fruit, a special suction machine helps control whitefly. "This is the first serious prototype. Now you can really see results," shares grower Rob van der Wouw in a video showing how the machine works. read more

As the warm season approaches, so does its main vegetable, namely the cherry tomato. It proves, therefore, that there is a need to cope with the different demands and needs of the fresh-cut, processed, frozen, and dehydrated tomato companies.  read more

The earliest leek season in Europe, that of Cadiz, Spain, has already started. Besides being the earliest, Cadiz is also the main producer of this vegetable in the spring months. Lower volumes are expected this year, so prices should also be more stable. In the coming weeks, stocks of old leeks
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Surinver, with more than 45 years of experience in the production and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables, has made a strong commitment to the V Range, traditionally prepared dishes, 100% vegan and allergen-free. read more

Spain is currently suffering from a general drought. There has been no rain for months and the high temperatures being measured are exacerbating the situation. According to AEMET (Spanish Meteorological Service), March 2023 was the second warmest March of the 21st century
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China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC GROUP), one of the largest state-owned investment corporations in China, plans to invest $50 million in the establishment of a large agrilogistic park in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan, EastFruit experts report. read more

An area for processing herbs, a space dedicated to sensory tests, aromatic aperitifs with expert bartenders. The exhibition of spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs at Macfrut, hosted in the West Hall, is also this. Officinal plants and essential oils are worth 800 in Italy
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Italiafruit News looks forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26 April. read more

The first Spanish stone fruits have already arrived in Italian markets: in the last few days we have found peaches (click here to read more) at very high prices; read more

Maura Latini, CEO of Coop Italia, does not hide her concerns about the consumption crisis that brings with it the risk of an imminent recession. In an interview with La Repubblica, the executive pointed out that 'a drop in consumption in terms of quantity of 4.5 per cent had not been
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In early April, it was all hands on deck on Dutch and Belgian cherry farms. The frost caused sleepless nights for growers protecting the early varieties from damage by stoking, among other things. Yet it seems the frost is not local cherry growers' biggest headache. read more