Poland: Eurocash Group posts double-digit revenue growth in first half read more

Sweden has seen slower fresh produce sales this summer due to high inflation as consumers seek out value purchases. According to Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association: "Consumption has been the same as last year. It means profitability for growers is suffering due
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In the relentless pursuit of fighting food waste, Neolithics, an Israeli startup focused on innovation, is taking the lead in the industry. Neolithics is harnessing advanced technology and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence software algorithms to develop "Crystal.eye," a groundbreaking
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The opening of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon by the authorities is expected to affect 13 frontline states, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. Already, water levels have risen in some states including Benue and Anambra. read more

For the Young Farmers' Premiums programme (this year beneficiaries will receive PLN 200,000 each), detailed guidelines for the granting, payment and reimbursement of aid have been laid down, including criteria for the selection of operations. As in previous years, the evaluation of applications will be carried out
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As the 2022-2023 almond season is over and the new one is underway, EastFruit analysts note that Georgia exported about 10% of the production in the last season. Given the fast growth of local production, this result should be a warning. Georgia needs to establish almond exports soon. read more

The soft fruits business in both hemispheres may soon have an innovative tool for extending seasonality and reducing food waste, says Polish food-tech company Fresh Inset. The results of trials conducted for the company on blueberries after using a patented 1-MCP delivery system indicated a
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This time of year, jackfruit volumes from Mexico’s state of Nayarit are lower. While the region offers year-round production, volume usually picks up in February with the harvest peaking in June/July. In August, production gets slower and lower volume continues through December and January. read more

Inspired by spider webs and beetles, scientists have conceived of an efficient way to harvest water from thin air by capturing water vapor and turning it into liquid. This is according to a press release by the University of Waterloo published. Solving freshwater scarcityThe researchers now hope
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Yesterday, growers and shippers across the Southeast were highly attuned to their weather and hurricane trackers as they watched for developments of Hurricane Idalia. Here is what they had to share about the impending storm at press time. read more

An ambitious overhaul of the UK's border control systems has been met with resounding approval from industry leaders, including Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium. The initiative aims to enhance national and biosecurity while optimising the flow of goods, aligning
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The customs agency and logistics operator Partida, based in Algeciras, Cadiz, has just celebrated its 100th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, the company has organized some special activities to reflect on its history, achievements and commitment to its customers and partners. read more

Due to adverse weather events like hail and floods earlier in the year, Hortgro has revised its export forecasts for the 2023 season. The estimated export volume for apples is 40.883 million cartons (12.5 kilograms per carton), showing a 10% decline compared to the 2022 season, with a reduction
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This year’s AMHPAC convention on August 24-25 welcomed more than 60 agricultural companies from 14 states of the Mexican Republic. This included representatives of 70 companies supplying products and services and directors of nearly 20 allied organizations in Mexico, the United States, Canada,
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In recent weeks the new season for papayas has started in the southern region of Mexico, Quinatan Roo. Producer and Exporter Alejandro Alvarez of the company BioGuayab has started packing for the papaya export to Europe. Their production area is near the airport of Cancun, where various daily
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TROPS will be one of the main sponsors of the 13th edition of the International Mango Symposium which, for the first time, will be held in Spain, specifically in Malaga, as the main mango production area in continental Europe. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

In a significant development for the global avocado trade, South African avocado growers are about to penetrate the lucrative Chinese market. The journey to secure this market access has been marked by orchard inspections and regulatory approvals earlier in Spring this year. read more

The cucumber price in week 34 again plunged below the five-year average at the auctions of the Verbond van Belgische Tuinbouwcoöperaties (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). The unit price stood at 25.7 euro cents. In the past eight years, the price was lower only in 2017. The
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At Capespan the focus is to deliver high-quality produce and build strong relationships with their customers in Asia. Asia has always been a big focus for the company, but never more so than in the past decade. read more