Recent data from HMRC indicates that exports of fruit from the UK to the EU, including traditional English apples and pears, have more than halved since Brexit. The drop has been put down to the introduction of trade barriers caused by the UK’s departure from the EU, including mandatory health
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Now that the Turkish apple season is coming to a close, Demir Fresh Fruit will focus on the cherry season, says Alper Kerim, owner of Demir Fresh Fruits. He states that demand is on the up right now: “I’m happy to say that the cherry cultivation has seen very nice improvements this year. The
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One of the consequences of the drought that affects areas in practically all of Spain is the shortage of straw, which is leading to a large increase in straw prices. This increase in prices enormously complicates maintaining mushroom production, which depends on straw for the preparation of
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Afrucat, the business association for Catalan fruit, presented the first nectarine and peach estimate of the 2023 season in a press conference at the beginning of calendar week 21 together with DACC, Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Catalan regional government.
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Those who book their tickets online now can save up to 40% compared to registering on-site and avoid the queues in Hong Kong when ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA takes place from 6 to 8 September. read more

The Mexican blueberry industry is in the midst of an important repositioning within the global commercial scenario and is increasing its presence in the international blueberry market. The industry offers not only growth and implementation of new projects, expanding cultivation to other areas of
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Domingo Martín Ortega, has been re-elected as president of the Association of Banana Producers' Organisations of the Canary Islands (ASPROCAN), according to the agreement adopted by the Ordinary General Assembly of the organisation, held last week in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in which, in addition, he was also re-elected as president of the Association of Banana Producers' Organisations of the Canary Islands (ASPROCAN),
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14 people died in the KW 20 floods, 20 rivers burst their banks and thousands of hectares of particularly fertile farmland were inundated. "We are on our knees," Sergio Tardani, a Coldiretti representative, told Reuters. He estimated the
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Even though the Institute of Rural Development (IDR) still hasn't published the data of the survey carried out among producers each year, the Association of Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Garlic, Onions, and Similar Products of Mendoza (Asocamen) expects the area cultivated with garlic
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The online ticketshop is now open for AS. Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and showcasing the comprehensive value chain. read more

As a result of the inclement weather (lack or excess of rainfall, unseasonal heat and cold, etc.), harvest forecasts are becoming a production potential, as the representatives of the different countries that have presented their stone fruit figures for this year have remarked.
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Algarve’s citrus growers are anticipating a drop in production due to the prolonged drought. A lack of rain is forcing them to water uninterruptedly, and growers fear that water won’t suffice until the end of the year. Citrus growers in the Algarve are still looking forward to some rain in
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The Caja Rural del Sur Foundation has renewed its commitment to the International Congress of Red Fruits and will once again be the exclusive main sponsor of this event, which will be held on 20 and 21 June at the Casa Colón in Huelva, thanks to the agreement signed by the
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The National Farmers’ Federation is pleased to announce that Fiona Simson has been elected as a Director of the World Farmers’ Organisation. read more

The ECB has already stated that the inflation in the Eurozone could continue well into 2024 and that there could be another escalation of food prices due to the decrease in fruit and vegetable supply from the Iberian Peninsula caused by the drought and the unusual heat in April and May. read more

Maoming, the largest lychee producer in Guangdong Province, is the world's largest lychee production area. Currently, there are 15 registered lychee orchards and 7 registered fruit packaging factories for export in Maoming. read more

New Zealand's Zespri, Chile's fruit exporter Garces Fruit and US berry marketer Driscoll's have each entered into a strategic partnership with retail chain Freshippo, which operates more than 300 shops in 27 cities in mainland China, reports
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Vandalism? Quite the opposite. Where previously a barren piece of wall covered part of the town wall in Ludwigslust in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, modern and colourful art was created by Aldi Nord. read more

A recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud. And the results just might surprise you. read more