The global blueberry programme of Driscoll's, an American giant with a century of farming tradition and today a pioneer in innovation, will be presented at Macfrutall's International Blueberry Days (3-5 May 2023 at Rimini Expo Centre). To take part in the Symposium scheduled in the first
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The Belgian top fruit sector's mood seems to have changed entirely as the end of the season approaches. The pear situation was already quite positive, but recently, pessimism about apples has generally given way to optimism. "The new crop seems to be two to three weeks later than last year due
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The British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott, and the Kisii County Governor Simba Arati have commissioned an avocado oil extraction project at the Kisii Agricultural Training Center (ATC). The center has the capacity to process up to 70 tons of avocadoes daily. read more

The sweet potato season is going well at Scott Farms International's European sales office. "We had a problem-free harvest in North Carolina. We have enough product from there to cover the whole summer, though the potatoes are a little larger," Pablo Fitskie says. read more

The bell pepper market was divided among Spain, the Netherlands and Turkey. Dutch deliveries expanded of all colors, while Spanish goods continued to lose importance. Green as well as red peppers from Turkey completed the picture. According to the BLE, increasing imports from Belgium and the
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The Polish government has banned the imports of Ukrainian agricultural products until at least June 30, 2023. The imports of cereals, milk, eggs, meat, and honey, as well as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, fruits, and frozen berries, are banned. read more

Potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. But potato world production is threatened by potato late blight, one of the most devastating potato diseases which causes globally 3-10 billion euros in yield loss and management costs
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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