Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables in January 2023 stood at 309,569 tonnes, 13% more than in the same month of the previous year, of which 55% came from the EU and the remaining 45% from outside the EU, according to data from the Customs and Excise Department.
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"The second round table on organic farming was held at Masaf, at which the Organic Action Plan was presented, a very important tool, which we have been waiting for for years to give a political strategy and direction to the entire sector. The Plan, which was foreseen in the law
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A major new research review has found that eating a daily handful of nuts is linked with improved blood lipid profiles. Examining 19 previously published scientific papers, the review showed a strong relationship between macadamia nut consumption and significant reductions in: Total cholesterol
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This was emphasised by the Secretary General for Agriculture and Food, Fernando Miranda, at the opening of the 6th Congress of Andalusian Agri-Food Cooperatives, in which he explained that the Map seeks "to ensure that farmers ultimately earn more from what they produce, and that
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It all started with organic courgettes and fennel, but for the past four years, the Cantalupo farm in Urgnano, in the province of Bergamo, has also been cultivating black cabbage, white courgette, yellow courgette, patisson, spaghetti squash and yellow turnips. Unusual products, which
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In just a couple of days, onion prices in Tajikistan have almost halved and currently, stand at about $0.28/kg. This is reported by EastFruit experts. read more

As spring reaches the Northern Hemisphere, the strawberry markets in various countries enter new phases too. In the Netherlands, the shift from Spanish to Dutch strawberries is happening with local supply opportunities arising. Germany is still importing mainly from Southern Europe, but the
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The Australian citrus harvest is about to start, the first Navels should be ready for export at the beginning of May.  read more

The Georgian company Agrohub, which owns the chain of Agrohub agricultural hypermarkets, has opened a distribution center (DC) in partnership with the Bank of Georgia. read more

According to French geological service BRGM, low groundwater levels are putting France on course for a worse summer drought than last year. The nation suffered its worst drought on record last summer and, like most of Europe, has faced a dry winter that has prompted concerns over water security
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The presence of domestic offerings, as well as interest, fluctuated throughout the week. However, despite more difficult and reduced domestic cultivation, Holy Week ended quite satisfactorily, also due to the increasing number of sunny days. The trade mostly got the hoped-for momentum only in
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Supplies of bananas are improving. That’s a very good thing says Anthony Serafino of Exp Group, LLC. “Supply has been pretty strong but it’s going to improve going into the summer,” he says. “The growers have revved up what they need to do to keep supplies stable and that
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On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April, Fondazione Umberto Verones returns to the main Italian piazzas with the sixth edition of "The Tomato for Research. Good for you, good for the environment", an initiative designed to raise funds to finance paediatric research and care,
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ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a leading multinational in the large-scale retail trade, yesterday opened its new shop in Bologna (BO), at Via Emilia Ponente 132. read more

A project is underway to deliver the UK’s first green shipping corridor between the Ports of Dover, Calais and Dunkirk. It is part of the UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. This landmark project will deliver a green corridor business case and plan that can be rolled out to other
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Once again this yearILIP confirms its participation at Macfrut in Rimini, one of the most important international events dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector. From 3 to 5 May, the Bologna-based company will be presenting its extensive catalogue of
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"Santa Eduvina", "Santa Guillermina", "Santa Rosa" and "Santa Isabel" are intended to build on the success of the first three raspberry varieties in the consortium's raspberry genetic improvement programme - "Santa Catalina", "Santa Clara" and "Santa Teresa".
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The Dutch company Snijpunt was founded 25 years ago to add value to bell peppers innovatively and, in the process, unburden clients, says General Director Mark van der Salm. He notes that these principles are still surprisingly current. "We still have these values. Our function in the chain is
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Drewry’s composite World Container Index remained stable at $1,708.63 per 40ft container this week.  read more

For some time now, we have been highlighting the need to take a qualitative leap forward in order to modernise the way trade fairs are held and, at the same time, to create new conference models. Red Planet or, if you prefer, Red Planet to put it in English and give it an international twist, the
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