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South Africa: Grape exports increase
2024-04-15 13:00
"The chairman of Sati, Anton Viljoen, is quoted as saying, 'It was a good season, even though we were once again faced with significant logistical challenges. The resilience of the South African grape sector in overcoming these challenges was once again evident.'"
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Comment: Decision-makers in the agricultural industry are looking to break free from traditional practices.
2024-04-15 13:00
In the fresh produce industry, leaders encounter a constant stream of decisions on a daily basis. While some choices may appear trivial, others hold substantial importance. These decisions demand thorough analysis and thoughtful deliberation in order to yield optimal results.
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The export of South African table grapes has seen a rise.
2024-04-15 11:00
South Africa's table grape exports have seen a positive growth this season, with the final export volume surpassing last year's by 17 percent.
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In 2023, Peru's prickly pear exports amounted to 81.1 tons.
2024-04-15 10:00
2.9% of the exports consist of fresh prickly pears, while 14.5% are other forms of packaging. Frozen fruit pulp accounts for 82.6% of the total deliveries.
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Primland is enhancing its SH Oscar Gold program.
2024-04-15 10:00
Primland's sales of South African-grown Oscar Gold kiwifruit are expected to increase by 40 per cent this season. With the first arrivals already on the market, the company stated that the partnership it established with South African producers over five years ago is now paying off, with over 55,000 trays of Oscar.
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The crisis in the Red Sea is disrupting the Indian grape campaign.
2024-04-15 05:00
The Indian table grape export season is currently in its final stages. This year, the export performance has been quite positive with good volumes and quality. The grape harvest has been generally abundant, leading to high export numbers. The quality of the grapes has also been reported as good, leading to increased demand in international markets. Overall, the season has been successful for Indian table grape exporters.
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Brazil's avocado campaign is booming in Europe.
2024-04-12 13:00
According to the data compiled by Avobook, Brazilian avocado exports in 2023 have more than doubled to 1,090 containers. This is more than five times the country's export volume in 2013.
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The German asparagus campaign could start and finish earlier.
2024-04-12 13:00
Według jednego z wiodących mareketerów w Niemczech, firma Landgard, tegoroczna kampania niemieckiego szparaga może być większa, ale krótsza.
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains.
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SPAR South West partners with FareShare
2024-04-12 12:00
SPAR South West's main distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, has teamed up with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to play a crucial role in redistributing excess food to those in need.
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Rynek borówki amerykańskiej wykazuje silny wzrost, a kategoria ta czerpie korzyści z "zaangażowanych i oddanych" konsumentów.
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Kaufland defends its low banana prices.
2024-04-12 11:00
The German hypermarket chain Kaufland has informed Fruitnet that it rejects the suggestion made this week by producers and exporters in Latin America that its banana pricing strategy is unfair and exploitative.
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Albanian strawberries are looking to expand into new markets.
2024-04-12 10:00
The growing demand for strawberries in Albania is driving an increase in strawberry cultivation, as producers are now focusing more on exporting to international markets.
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Landgard: Open-field asparagus from regional cultivation in the west now also available in stores.
2024-04-12 09:00
Turbulent times in tomatoes
2024-04-11 17:00
The main trends and talking points in the UK tomato sector at the moment include:
1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.
2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.
3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.
4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.
5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.
6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more
1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.
2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.
3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.
4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.
5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.
6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more
Sati has announced the departure of CEO AJ Griesel.
2024-04-11 17:00
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced the resignation of its CEO, AJ Griesel, in a brief statement. Griesel joined the organization two years ago as a replacement for the previous CEO, Willem Bestbier, who retired.
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Green Fruits has achieved a double-digit increase in sales.
2024-04-11 15:00
Green Fruits, the second-degree Valencian citrus cooperative, experienced a nearly 12 per cent increase in sales to €55m in 2022/23, despite a decrease in volumes. The company achieved profits of €1.4m during this period. The cooperative attributed its strong performance to the synergies created through the integration of its members.
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According to the latest figures from the Chilean Citrus Committee, Chilean citrus exports are projected to reach 383,000 tonnes in 2024, which represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.
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The Brazilian persimmon campaign is in full swing.
2024-04-11 14:00
Persimmons make up tiny percentage of Brazil’s overall fruit export basket, but thanks to their favourable commercial window, there is potential to grow exports to Europe and other markets.
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Morocco: Exports of fresh vegetables continue to boom
2024-04-11 14:00
Despite unfavorable weather conditions leading to a 14% decrease in Moroccan fresh vegetable exports to 1.06 million tons, this figure still represents a 5% increase compared to the average of the past five years, according to EastFruit.
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