From the Italian wholesale markets but, to some extent, from the entire distribution chain, one recurring statement cannot be ignored: 'Egyptian oranges are currently dominating the markets with significant volumes and competitive prices'. read more

The first batches of imported potatoes arrived in Moldova, as businessmen say, in the first days of April. Potatoes come from Egypt and possibly Morocco. In the domestic market of the country, the wholesale price for potatoes from North Africa was about $1-1.2/kg, they are bought and sold at
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In 2022, the German corrugated board industry was again confronted with unprecedented cost pressure. Due to a considerably cooled consumer climate, the industry also had to accept a drop in sales. A draft for a new packaging regulation currently being discussed at the EU level
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The ERDE collection period 2023 has been in full swing since mid-February, and the ERDE (Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland) initiative has again set ambitious targets for the new collection period. In 2022, a total of 38,476 t of agricultural plastics were collected via ERDE Recycling - an
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For now, the orange juice market is staying tight for at least another season, unless there is a significant supply-side surprise for the 2023/24 harvest in Brazil or a much sharper contraction in global demand in 2H 2023. read more

Guilherme Coelho, re-elected in March for another three-year period (2023-2025) as president of the Brazilian Association of Exporters of Fruit and derivatives (Abrafrutas), uses the benefits of fruits to human health – already known from popular wisdom and academic research – to praise
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In the coming weeks, QS will carry out random audits at producer farms with a focus on "operational hygiene management during the harvest of fresh fruit and vegetables". Compared to the regular system audits, the scope of the random sample audits is significantly broader.
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Even though the warm weather has not yet fully taken hold in Northwestern Europe, the melon market is remarkably good. "In fact, for overseas melons, it's the best year in a very long time. These are running out and in short supply everywhere. The boats arrive to an empty market, and for now,
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A restyling operation is modernising the Spazio Conad points of sale which, while maintaining the characteristics of the format, will have some new elements. Fruit and vegetables is a strategic department that accounts for about 10% of the shop total and will be
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Almonds, capers and seaweed for sushi are the basis of the new vegetable battery made by the Italian Institute of Technology; read more

Wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes have fallen sharply over the past week in Uzbekistan – the average wholesale price for rose tomatoes has fallen by 32%, and red round tomato prices have fallen by a third. Given that wholesale prices for round red tomatoes have been declining for the second
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The head of the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association (GHGA) forecasts a much better hazelnut harvest in 2023 compared to last year, provided that hazelnut growers are active, EastFruit reports. read more

Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, ended 2022 with a retail turnover in excess of EUR 4.14 billion, up 3.4% on 2021 (EUR 4,140,122,756 in 2022
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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

Ukraine is a country with a rich agricultural history, famous for its tasty vegetables and fruits. Different regions of the country grow different types of crops. In the south of Ukraine, the main crops are onions, carrots, early vegetables, and strawberries. On the north, it's blackberries and
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The +Broccoli Association launches its 18th campaign under the claim "Eating broccoli, growing up healthy" to promote the consumption of broccoli among children. The aim of this initiative is to promote healthy eating habits from childhood, and to raise awareness of the benefits of broccoli.
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According to Oxford-based sustainable biopesticide firm Eden Research, its flagship biofungicide, Mevalone, has obtained regulatory authorization in Poland. This will mean farmers in Poland can apply the product to wine and table grapes to protect and treat outbreaks of Botrytris cinerea and to
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EastFruit analysts draw the attention of horticultural business participants to an attractive potential apple market, about which very little is known due to the incredible level of closedness of this country. read more

There are already plenty of Dutch chili peppers available at Nature's Pride. Advanced cultivation systems, continuity and cooperation ensure an early harvest, which means that Nature's Pride can supply a wide range of peppers together with its grower at the start of the season. "We expect a good
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Although volumes are still low, Turkish stone fruits are slowly coming on to the market. In the following weeks, the stone fruit season will fully kick off. read more