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Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. read more

According to the business leader, the decrease in the planted area has been compounded by the lack of water, despite the two extraordinary irrigations that the planted area is going to receive, one in May and the other probably next week. read more

Driscoll's, an American agricultural farm with a hundred years in the tradition of blueberries and a modern-day trailblazer in innovation, will be at Macfrut at the International Blueberry Days ( 3-5 May 2023 at the Rimini Expo Centre). The Symposium scheduled for the first day of the fair
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It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular, the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties, Gongga, it aims to cover all cycles. High performance and pathogen resistance
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The latest edition of the Salón Gourmets, one of the most important food fairs in Spain, was the setting chosen by Caña Nature, a company specialising in the preparation of gazpacho, guacamole, salmorejo and grated tomato, to present its latest innovations. In this
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Choosing the right plant protection product is crucial for successful disease and pest control. A number of factors influence which product will be best in a particular case. First and foremost, it is important to consider the type of crop and the type of pest or disease that the
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Every month, British Apples & Pears collate data from our British Apple & Pear growers on the quantity of British apples they sold to UK supermarkets. The latest data is below. read more

Despite the fact that temperatures cannot yet be regarded as summery, the supply of melonisiciliani is steadily increasing at the wholesale markets. The fruit has a good organoleptic quality and quotations remain high, although an adjustment is expected soon. read more

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Specialisation of the supply chain as a differentiating element, capable of giving value to all those involved, from producers to consumers. This is the winning philosophy of La Grande Bellezza Italiana, which will be presented during the Macfrut trade fair, scheduled to take place in Rimini
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The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has again appealed to the South African government to avert the looming crisis of the EU FCM regulation, which threatens orange exports and growers' livelihoods, reports South Africa correspondent Fred Meintjes. The
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On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of reflection on tomato-related issues will alternate with moments of entertainment with tomato-themed cooking shows. read more

Following a tricky winter, the supply of organic bananas is good and where it was expected to be. For Organics Unlimited, its current supply of organic bananas comes from both Mexico and Ecuador. In addition to these two countries, other areas also producing right now include Costa Rica,
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Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and nitrates due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. However, in addition to this, there is an artificial
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The upcoming visit, which will take place from 23 to 30 April, is the second trade mission to India after the launch of the multi-year public-private partnership PIB HortiRoad2India in October last year. The upcoming mission will begin in Hyderabad and end in Delhi. At
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The end of the apple season in Poland comes with challenging circumstances, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “The end of the Polish apple season could be very interesting this year. At the moment, there are a couple of things that are crucial when it
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Port of Long Beach (POLB) reported a decline in volumes during March, nearly one-third from the same month last year. Retailers continue to clear warehouses and shippers shuffle routes from the West Coast to seaports on the East and Gulf coasts, according to the port's statement. read more

Due to continued high freight rates, inflation and the annual change of season, volume availability - especially for mangoes and avocados - has come under pressure. "We are currently distributing mostly air-freighted mangoes from Peru, and although there are still customers who appreciate this
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Bernd Bahlmann was able to harvest his first asparagus on Maundy Thursday, April 6, in order to be able to offer it at Easter. "However, the volumes were not yet sufficient to open our farm store. It was too long cold and wet for that, which is why the asparagus also could not grow as hoped,"
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