Drewry’s composite World Container Index increased by 1% to $1,763.28 per 40ft container this week.  read more

In the Gran Selección Awards ‘Campo y Alma‘, which the Government of Castilla-La Mancha gives to the agri-food sector, products from La Mancha have been recognised and, as usual, among them is the Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras (Purple Garlic from Las Pedroñeras). read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Goldenberry supplies are tight from Colombia and look to be staying that way possibly for the majority of 2023. Frank Martinez of A.R. Produce says there are two countries that produce goldenberries year-round--Ecuador as well as Colombia. “I’m currently using Colombia and the supply has
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The Kazakh authorities continue to strive to ensure the domestic market is saturated with food. Despite an excess of certain goods, they are faced with aggressive vegetable exports. Onions remain one of the most important crops. Measures are being taken in the country to stabilize prices and
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As the days go by, Almeria's watermelon supply continues to increase. However, the demand for this fruit in central and northern Europe has slowed down due to bad weather, causing prices to decrease. read more

The start of the Turkish watermelon season was slightly delayed by the weather, Esra Soyleyen, managing partner of Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, says: “This year, due to the change of climate and the late arrival of winter, weather affected the watermelon crops. This resulted in a later start
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The second boom day forMacfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, was yesterday marked by a sell-out. Pavilions of the Rimini Expo Centre already crowded from the early hours of the morning for an overall attendance of the exhibition that promises to be the best in its 40
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Greenyard, a global fruit and vegetable supplier, signed a five-year partnership with We’re Smart, the culinary reference for fruit and vegetables to promote sustainable healthy eating by using plants more in consumer diets. read more

New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the producer organisation South African Kiwi Growers was also
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Spring showers hitting California this week continue to add to the sporadic nature of the state’s vegetable production. “These showers are not big storms--those are behind us. However it’s been a tough spring with the weather and all those winter rains and that really hindered the
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For one day, the fruit and vegetables of La Grande Bellezza Italiana had an exceptional testimonial. Yesterday's guest at the consortium's stand was the presenter Alessia Ventura, former host of the programme 'Belli dentro e fuori' broadcast on La7. read more

Innovations in natural products for plant protection, nutrition and biostimulation were awarded at Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition. This happened in the third edition of the Biosolutions Innovation Award, the recognition promoted byAgri2000 in the framework of the
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The large temperature variations and very low temperatures at night during blossoming have caused a drop of up to 70% in the production of Fundão cherries, according to producers, who expect a fruit of higher quality, of larger sizes. read more

Angus Soft Fruits and Earth Market are excited to announce an exclusive collaboration. Angus Soft Fruits are now the exclusive licence holders for the production of the strawberry Magnum® in the UK. read more

For blueberry producers, this is a time of great change. Global demand is increasing and so is production. New growing regions are conquering the market. And consumer expectations of quality are increasing. All these changes require that
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On 10, 11 and 12 May, De Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch will once again be the centre of the mushroom world for the Champignondagen. At this 36th edition, participating exhibitors and knowledge institutions from 20 countries and more visitors from at least 85 countries are expected. read more

Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revocation of the existing anti-dumping duty order on fresh garlic from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.  read more

EastFruit has researched the start of the Georgian strawberry season. Competition with Turkey has become fiercer. Locally produced quality strawberries are still in demand. read more

The date for cycling fans is set for Saturday 6 May, with the start of the 106th edition of the Giro d'Italia, which will take place in 21 stages until Sunday 28 May. It starts from Fossacesia Marina, in Abruzzo, to cross the finish line in Rome, in the
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