In seven of the eight capitals surveyed by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, fruit prices went up in January. Papaya, oranges and apples were some fruit that saw expressive rises. The weather is the factor that most contributed to this high in fruit prices. It rained too much in the main producing
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Organizations supporting seasonal workers have welcomed the new government guarantee of at least 32 hours paid work a week to people coming to harvest British crops. Farming minister Mark Spencer confirmed changes to the conditions for 2023 visas. Still, workers’ rights organizations cautioned
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Drewry's detailed assessment for Thursday, 23 February 2023 showed that the composite index has decreased by 3% this week, and has dropped by 80% when compared with the same week last year. read more

In 2021, one fifth of the self-sufficiency level for fruit was covered by domestic production. The share of vegetables was almost twice as high. read more

The shape of the cups, whether they are filled with berries, fruit or salad can cut major costs related to transport and logistics, storage and cooling, packaging and emission of greenhouse gases. read more

In November 2022, Tyrol organic mushrooms underwent a major brand relaunch. Since then, the organic mushrooms have been marketed under the new Tyrolpilz brand identity and in modern, sustainable cardboard trays. read more

Skyrocketing prices for electricity and fossil energy carriers, the climate protection debate, and – not least – sustainability: All these aspects are fueling the demand for photovoltaic installations by agricultural operations. On top of that, regulatory improvements, such as the scrapping
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In Spain, where many winter vegetables and salad crops are grown for the UK market, bad weather and transport disruption have resulted in widely reported shortages of fresh produce. But one crop, in particular, is able to hold its head above water there: watercress. read more

Spain repeatedly had to contend with weather extremes in recent weeks and months, which was reflected not least in the supply volume. "The market is generally characterized by a high price level. In regions such as Almería and Murcia, it has been unusually cold recently, which is why Spanish
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At the beginning of the 2023 asparagus season, Astrid Etèvenaux - director of the French Association of Asparagus Producers - gives an update on the harvest forecasts, the evolution of surface areas, consumption and the communication plan put in place to support the development of asparagus
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As opposed to Washington, the US East Coast is enjoying good apple production numbers this season. “Both New York State and Pennsylvania have good crops,” says Tim Mansfield with Sun Orchard Fruit Co. The growing conditions were very good and as a result, the crop’s total volume is
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It is still a bit too early for shortages in the cabbage market, but nice prices are being made for the time of year, even if they are not as good as onions," says Martin Bolhuis of mediation agency Tuindersbelang from Warmenhuizen, which centrally organises sales for some 60 cabbage growers. read more

In January 2023, the sales level is only marginally one percent higher than in the same month of the previous year, which means that the segment is performing significantly below the growth of the overall market. read more

As highlighted by Ifapa's estimate of the varietal composition of Huelva's 2022/2023 strawberry campaign, there is a significant decrease in the planting of the Fortuna strawberry. Despite this decrease, however, this strawberry from the University of Florida continues to be the most cultivated
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili criticized the often unjustifiably high food prices in the Georgian retail market and instructed the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development to urgently draft a bill aimed at reducing them. EastFruit specialists know that the bill,
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In the Italian region of Campania, the harvesting operations for turnip tops are starting to pick up again; in the retail stores belonging to the various large-scale distribution brands, but also in simple fruit shops, prices for this reference are rising, settling at no less than €2.50 per kilo. read more

After a slower start the Turkish apples have performed rather well this season, says Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Ana Fruit. “This year, the crop quality and harvest for Turkish apples was very good. Demand started a bit slow, but has picked up later in the season in some of the target
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The cold snap in the important growing regions of Morocco and Spain, as well as the early end of the season in Chile, have led to a supply shortage on the blueberry market. read more

For South African importer Niccolo Gericke, Italian technologies are of a high standard, which is why his company has been working with construction companies in Italy for 65 years. 'Southtrade, which is based in Cape Town, serves not only the industry in South Africa,' says the director, "but
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Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka has posted a net profit (after tax) of NZ$6.5m for the 2022 calendar year (12 months to 31 December). read more