The international analytical platform EastFruit reports that Egypt’s exports of vegetables and fruits declined by 5 percent and 18.1 percent, respectively, during the first week of October compared to the last week of September. read more

With a final area slightly higher than last year, reaching almost 22,000 hectares, it does not reach the levels of 2021 when we exceeded 26,000 hectares and is still below the average of the last 5 years, which is set at 24,021 hectares. read more

Many Hungarian apple growers are complaining that they did not reach the average harvest this year because of the cooler and wetter than average spring months. Apples are grown on 45,000 hectares in the country, including 250 hectares in Tolna County. Forecasts predict a moderate apple harvest
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As global orange production shifts from the Southern Hemisphere to the North, the market is characterised by high prices in many countries. In the Netherlands, the transition from an expensive South African season to the arrival of Spanish oranges has impacted pricing. Germany continues to
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In week 43, Ottobrunn-based ExPa-Frucht Ltd will start the new Greek kiwi season. From week 44, the import company expects the first larger volumes of Hayward kiwifruit from Greece. "We expect an average harvest volume and relatively less small-sized fruit (caliber 36/42), which are usually well
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Blackberries are generally recognised as the smallest player of the four main berry segments. In fact, statistics bear this out and despite there having been almost a doubling in global production of fresh blackberries over the past two decades, the crop still has significant growth
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Due to the continued very high inflation and increased prices, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will raise port fees by an average of 6.5 percent from January 01, 2024. read more

"This is an important milestone for us, given the facility construction in Fauske just began this spring. Back then, we sowed the seeds for watercress, radish, broccoli, and borage, which we have been delivering to clients ever since six days ago," says Marius Johansen, Founder and Co-owner of
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The trade balance updated in July is 40 percentage points lower than last year, both in value and volume. In absolute terms, the deficit increased by 100 thousand tonnes and, likewise, EUR 50 million was lost along the way; read more

Dole Italia's communication campaignThe sun even when it's not there continues with out-of-home activations that will cover the entire motorway network of Milan, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia, Cagliari and other locations. Witness two successful triathletes read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) today demanded severe sanctions against the French government and the perpetrators of this morning's violence against lorries carrying agricultural products from Spain. read more

Despite the current weight of the price factor in consumer decisions, the purchase of innovation in FMCG has recovered at the beginning of the second half of the year. This is indicated by data from AECOC Shopperview and Gelt Data Facts, which show that 58% of consumers are buying innovation in the FMCG sector.
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Interested parties from around the world, including Brazil, Turkey, Belgium and Tunisia had registered for the Elea PEF Advantage Day, which took place on October 11 & 12 at the Elea Application Center in Quakenbrueck, Germany. read more

The Chilean cherry season comes with a now all too familiar ring to it - the “Chinese craze” to partake in the sales action of this very popular fruit, says Yanming Ding, who specialises in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh. She describes herself as a “Chilean girl with a
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The Californian company has inaugurated the Moleaer España headquarters in Níjar (Almería). A dozen international awards and recognitions endorse the effectiveness of Moleaer's technology, which has already deployed more than 2,500 nanobubble-generating installations in more than 55 countries

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Marni Fruit warns colleagues in the fruit and vegetable sector about fraudulent trading under the name France Distribution SAS. "A person posing as Remi Allard places orders under this false name. He uses this email signature: read more

Potato supplier Branston has announced a brand-new mashed potato facility. This state-of-the-art establishment is designed to supply top UK supermarkets, marking a significant expansion in Branston’s product range. read more

Prince Edward Island is about 70-75 percent complete in its potato harvest. “We have about a week’s worth of harvesting left. Up until last week, we went through 2.5 weeks where it was warmer than normal. It was sunny and the fields had a chance to dry out from the rain we had so a lot of
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Only about 10% of American adults eats the recommended daily amount of fruit or vegetables. Dietary shortfalls are even more pronounced among people in lower income groups. And the health impacts are substantial: In the US, poor diets have been linked with more than 300,000 annual deaths from
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