The Grocery Bag: watermelons stand out for quality
2025-07-07 00:00
The week starts again with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which highlights the most cost-effective seasonal products, ideal for saving money during the high summer temperatures.
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At Sil Moonen's farm in Roggel, the blueberry season has started well. "We had great weather during the flowering phase, which led to a perfect fruit set. The harvest is looking good, although the recent hot weather has caused some challenges for us.
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Imports of avocados in India increased by 150% from January to May, despite facing price pressures.
2025-07-07 00:00
The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure."
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The prices of cherries in Georgia have increased as a result of damage caused by spring frost.
2025-07-07 00:00
Ostry wzrost cen wiśni w Gruzji jest związany z niskimi plonami spowodowanymi chłodną pogodą w kwietniu i maju. O tym poinformował Vano Goglidzé, założyciel konserw Kula. "Wiśnie teraz kosztują do 25 GEL (7,7 euro) za kilogram na rynku. Ta cena wynika z wiosennych przymrozków, które dotknęły słodkie.
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UK orchards are at risk of decline without investment.
2025-07-07 00:00
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released its 2025 Orchard Census and Storage Report, which shows that apple and pear production in the UK could decrease significantly unless immediate investment is made. The report, which is based on a survey of orchards and storage facilities, underscores the gap between
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"Oczywiście, dalsze podwyżki cen są obciążeniem w obecnych czasach" "Of course, further price increases are a burden in these times"
2025-07-07 00:00
The Association of Organic Fruit and Vegetable Producers (Bio.Fru.Pro) expressly distances itself from calls to allow exceptions for vegetable cultivation in the proposed minimum wage increase. Such proposals do not align with the social justice principles.
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Fergana dried fruits are set to enter the European market.
2025-07-07 00:00
During a business visit to Germany, a delegation from Uzbekistan's Fergana region secured new export deals. Locally grown and packaged fruits from Fergana will now be supplied to the European market. Beshagro Eksport, based in the Besharik district, signed a $10 million contract with Polish partners.
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California-grown organic Keitt mangos are generating excitement in a market dominated by imported varieties.
2025-07-07 00:00
Kategoria mango w USA jest zdominowana przez import, ale istnieje jedna odmiana, która oferuje rzadką możliwość uprawy krajowej, a mianowicie organiczne mango Keitt. Jest ono uprawiane na niewielkich, certyfikowanych organicznych plantacjach w dolinie Coachella w Kalifornii, gdzie odmiana Keitt korzysta z intensywnego słońca pustyni w ciągu dnia i.
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Frullà, a synonym for smoothies and natural fruit pulps without added sugars or preservatives, introduces exclusive blends of 3 fruits in a tray to shelf, an absolute novelty in the national market.
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The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Set to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in the production of high-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants.
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Indian mangoes are once again being exported to China through the company Superplum.
2025-07-07 00:00
In a diplomatic development, Indian mangoes have made a resurgence in China this summer, highlighting a long history of diplomatic exchanges between China and India. Various premium Indian mango varieties such as 'Sindhoora', 'Banganapalli', 'Alphonso', 'Himsagar', 'Dussheri', 'Langra', and 'Chausa' are being featured…
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"From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Enza Zaden hosted its annual Melon & Watermelon House Fair, which brought together producers, exporters, traders, and experts from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest breeding innovations. Enza Zaden has a strong presence in all major production regions, and..."
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Przemysł mango w Senegalu wydaje się powracać do formy po trzech latach słabych wyników spowodowanych czynnikami klimatycznymi. „Popyt na organiczne mango jest tak duży, że ledwo nadążamy” - mówi Amadou Ndiaye Seck, menadżer A.N.S Inter-Export. Eksporter dodaje, „Jesteśmy w pełni działania...”
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Chiquita, summer promotion for its bananas
2025-07-07 00:00
Chiquita, a global company operating in the field of bananas, employing approximately 20,000 people in 25 countries, with distribution reaching about 70 markets, signs a product placement deal within the new summer music video by Riki, Cha Cha Twist!. The Chiquita music video...
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15 tons of hashish were found in a watermelon truck.
2025-07-07 00:00
Las autoridades españolas, en colaboración con sus homólogos marroquíes y franceses, han interceptado un envío de hachís contrabandeado a España desde Marruecos, incautando más de 15 toneladas escondidas en un camión cargado de sandías. El camión, que llegaba al puerto de Almería, fue detenido por la policía nacional de España. Los oficiales...
Spanish authorities, collaborating with their Moroccan and French counterparts, have intercepted a hashish shipment smuggled into Spain from Morocco, seizing over 15 tons hidden in a truck loaded with watermelons. The truck, arriving at the port of Almería, was halted by Spain's national police. Officers... read more
Spanish authorities, collaborating with their Moroccan and French counterparts, have intercepted a hashish shipment smuggled into Spain from Morocco, seizing over 15 tons hidden in a truck loaded with watermelons. The truck, arriving at the port of Almería, was halted by Spain's national police. Officers... read more
Simone Zerbinati is the new president of the IV and V gamma fruit and vegetable products group.
2025-07-07 00:00
Simone Zerbinati has been elected as the president of the Fresh-cut and Fresh produce Product Group of the Italian Food Union. He succeeds Andrea Battagliola.
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The celebrations for the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia continue, as the company has chosen to celebrate this important milestone together with its social base. Significant events are being held, such as the one that took place last Friday at the Altedo plant in the province of Bologna.
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In early 2025, there was a significant decrease in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports, primarily due to shipments being rejected by China and the EU for food safety and quarantine violations. Specifically, durian exports saw a sharp decline as heavy metal residues triggered stricter inspections by China, affecting some growing areas.
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