French eating potatoes: Exports close to record levels
2025-06-13 12:00
With around 295,000 tons, the export volume remained close to the record level of April 2024. However, in terms of value, exports decreased by 18% in the same month. Spain (-6%) and Belgium (-11%) remained the main buyers, followed by Eastern Europe with a strong...
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At the event, Elisa Pérez, Head of the Rubus Breeding Program at Planasa for the EMEA region, provided an overview of the work done in raspberry cultivation in recent years and highlighted the recent introduction of the new varieties Pink Hudson and Pink Loira.
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Spain: Moyca expands grape growing area
2025-06-13 10:00
They are produced in Murcia, the main Spanish grape-growing region, but also in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Badajoz.
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Panama: Unions call off strike in Bocas del Toro
2025-06-12 15:00
The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production.
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The stage is set for the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up.
2025-06-12 10:00
Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025.
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Belgium: BelOrta and Aldi have started the blueberry season.
2025-06-10 15:00
The check was handed over last Thursday at the business of the producer Frans Schrijnwerkers in Oudsbergen, Limburg. Starting this week, Belgian blueberries are available in Aldi stores across the country. The official start of the season comes at a time when the cultivation.
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From quick snacks to festive breakfasts, "A Handful of Summer" shows how easy it is to enjoy healthily. The campaign shares recipes, health tips, and "summer moments" that everyone can relate to. "Een handje zomer", the name of the original Dutch version, is a.
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Mission Produce achieves record revenue in the second quarter.
2025-06-06 10:00
The consumer demand was greater than the supply, leading to higher unit prices as the volume was limited by the ongoing restriction of Mexican fruit availability.
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Sign up now for PROGNOSFRUIT 2025.
2025-06-05 16:00
It is the first event in France since Toulouse in 2012. Registration is now open, and stakeholders and journalists can register via the Prognosfruit website.
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Netherlands: Enza Zaden opens new research center for cucumbers
2025-06-05 09:00
This additional capacity is necessary to support the company's growth and continue to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. The one-hectare greenhouse has been specifically designed for the cultivation of cucumbers, an important.
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Lower Saxony: Fresh local food grows around the corner
2025-06-04 12:00
If you are not already a customer at one of the 13 farmers' markets in Hannover, where delicious, fresh, and above all seasonal products from a 100-kilometer radius of Hannover are offered, you can access the website with numerous farm shops via the QR code on the poster.
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Lower Saxony: Fresh local foods grow around the corner
2025-06-04 12:00
If you are not already a customer at one of the 13 farmers' markets in Hannover, where delicious, fresh, and above all seasonal products from a 100-kilometer radius of Hannover are offered, you can access the website with numerous farm shops via the QR code on the poster.
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New tomato varieties from Bayer offer protection against the resistance-breaking Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus.
2025-06-04 08:00
These varieties will be introduced in all major greenhouse tomato segments later this year and feature multiple stacked virus-resistant genes for longer-lasting protection against ToBRFV mutations.
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Record-breaking reduction in Swiss apple stocks - with pears, Kaiser Alexander variety remains.
2025-06-03 11:00
The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers.
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Switzerland: Stock levels of organic apples remain very high
2025-06-03 11:00
In May 2025, 381 tonnes of Gala, 149 tonnes of Braeburn, and 116 tonnes of Topaz were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 100 tonnes (Pinova 62 tonnes, Milwa 50 tonnes, Golden Delicious 25 tonnes, and others below 10 tonnes). Of the premium apple varieties, 53 tonnes were sold, and of the robust and resistant apple varieties
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KRONEN CUSTOMER DAY 2025: September 25th and 26th in Kehl - Experience technologies live - Exchange knowledge - Shape the future
2025-06-03 10:00
At the on-site trade fair, participants experience modern solutions for processing salad, vegetables, and fruits presented in live demonstrations. These are accompanied by expert lectures in the KRONEN Forum and two exclusive.
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The nine-week hybrid Accelerator Program brings together high-revenue companies that produce products with blueberries as a prominent ingredient with leading companies in the blueberry, food, and consumer goods industries to accelerate growth through expert mentoring,
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FRUITNET and IFPA join forces for the PERU MEET UP program at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA.
2025-06-03 09:00
The PERU MEET UP takes place at the Swissotel Lima and brings together leading producers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers for two days focused on networking, business development, and market insights.
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Balkan countries lament severe frost damage.
2025-06-02 11:00
On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros.
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BayWa: Visible progress in renovation – operational development on the way to stabilization
2025-06-02 11:00
The Global Produce segment comprises all activities of the corporation in the field of fruit and vegetable cultivation. In this segment, trade has been positive, with sales improving by 10.7% compared to the previous year to 298 million euros.
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