Table grapes from Peru is leading the export charge with $720 million in sales up to the end of week 13 of April 2023. In the year 2022, agricultural exports were close to $10 billion dollars, with blueberries leading the charge of the eight main crops accounting for 60% of the total states Noe
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China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC GROUP), one of the largest state-owned investment corporations in China, plans to invest $50 million in the establishment of a large agrilogistic park in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan, EastFruit experts report. read more

The export of fruits and vegetables from the western Mediterranean region of Turkey increased by 26% in the first quarter of this year compared to last year. The majority of the revenues came from fresh vegetable shipments. Vegetable shipments to external markets grew by 36%, and tomato exports
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As part of the Edeka Group, Edeka Freienbrink strives to supply its 488 stores in Berlin and Brandenburg with fresh food quickly and efficiently. The aim is to supply the stores with fresh products within four to five hours of receiving the order. And to
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A global review by medical scientists from Flinders University in South Australia and The Children's Hospital at Westmead in New South Wales found cranberry juice or supplements can reduce the risk of repeat symptomatic UTIs in some women by more than a quarter, and in children by more than
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In the high-volume category of fresh watermelon, Maglio's award-winning readyripe® watermelon pouch is now available to grocery retailers. read more

Artichokes have been the main protagonists of the 36th edition of Salón Gourmets, the number one quality food and beverage fair in Europe and one of the most prestigious in the world, which closes today in Ifema, Madrid. More than a hundred thousand attendees, according to figures from the
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Bioland welcomes the draft of the Bio-Auß-Haus-Verpflegungs-Verordnung (Bio-AHVV), which Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir recently presented to the Federal Cabinet. The proposed organic label for canteens and other communal catering establishments is an important step towards a more
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After the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) announced that the head of the Department will also ask Brussels for flexibility in the application of the Common Agricultural Policy for the sectors affected by this situation. read more

AINIA has presented a mobile unit that allows farmers to process pre-prepared convenience fruit and vegetables in the field, to obtain higher value-added products ready for consumption. read more

Of the 22,587 million euros of Spanish imports of flowers and live plants in January of this year, a total of 10,870 euros corresponded to live plants, which is the main chapter of Spanish imports, although this figure was 2% lower than in January of last year.
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The Iranian watermelon campaign is starting at a good pace, with a large production and a consequent demand, but with the usual payment difficulties. read more

Gourmet needed a system to track large product quantities more quickly and efficiently through its internal logistics chain. This Dutch company cultivates, selects, packages, and distributes a wide range of onions, shallots, and garlic. read more

Raspberry production has certainly experienced an interesting expansion in Portugal over the past decade. According to data provided by Faostat, the country's cultivated acreage went from 110 hectares in 2011 to more than 1,450 in 2021, with a production that in that period multiplied by more
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This month, Bart Leemans began as director at the Dutch company Service2Fruit (S2F). He has extensive experience in both the fruit and vegetable sector. Bart started his fruit and vegetable career at Fruitmasters before joining Koppert Cress. read more

At the end of last week, an article was published in the Polish segment of the Internet with an analysis of the state of raspberry plantations in Poland by a local expert Pavel Kravets. Based on his observations on his farm, P. Krawiec reported serious problems with raspberry plantations in
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So that visitors to BUGA 23 can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of professional fruit and vegetable growing on site, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is involved as a cooperation partner of the Federal Horticultural Show in Mannheim. read more

According to experts from Moldovan organizations of viticulturists, early varieties of table grapes will become available on the market later than usual. There are two reasons for this forecast. The first one was back in January when during anomalous periods in the south of Moldova the
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The grape contact group, made up of professionals from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal and officials from the administrations, will meet on 4 and 5 May in Rimini, Italy, to analyse the forecasts for the 2023 campaign and to seek common positions on issues that

will be discussed at the end of the year.
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