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The pilot's favorite crop is zucchini.
2024-04-25 00:00
Tom, a pilot grounded during the lockdown, took up gardening at his local allotment as a therapeutic hobby. He enlisted the help of his friend Lucy, who is skilled at growing flowers, and she intends to grow her own wedding flowers. This new hobby brought them both unexpected joy, prompting Tom to celebrate their success.
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The markets were well supplied with prominent Greek and Dutch strawberries. Italian and Spanish offers were also notable, with Spanish offerings decreasing noticeably in the reported week. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the availability of domestic strawberries.
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On April 24, during the Medfel fair, Europêche released the European apricot harvest forecasts, indicating stability across Europe compared to last year. The projected production is expected to reach 523,986 tons, showing no variation compared to the 2023 campaign and a slight 2% increase.
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Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce that it is switching to 100% British strawberries.
2024-04-24 00:00
UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation.
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Now available in China: New Zealand's PiqaBoo® pears.
2024-04-24 00:00
Ostatnio pierwsze grono nowozelandzkich gruszek PiqaBoo® trafiło do Chin. "Popyt i ekscytacja nadal rosną, gdy coraz więcej konsumentów próbuje tej pięknej i pysznej gruszki. Wolumeny zwiększają się z roku na rok, a licencjobiorcy są podekscytowani możliwościami rozwoju rynku dla tej wyjątkowej odmiany."
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Namibia is experiencing an increase in avocado imports.
2024-04-24 00:00
Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million.
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W regionie Zabajkala w Rosji wzrosł import cytrusów z Chin.
2024-04-24 00:00
Od początku 2024 roku, urzędnicy kontroli kwarantanny fitosanitarnej Federalnej Służby Rosselkhoznadzor w regionie Zabajkalskim monitorowali 30 070 ton owoców cytrusowych, w tym pomelo - 9 900 ton, mandarynki - 14 700 ton, cytryny - 3 600 ton, pomarańcze - 1 800 ton, i...
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"Roczne wartości różnych odmian sałaty są niskie w tym roku, ceny pomidorów spadły w zeszłym tygodniu."
2024-04-24 00:00
Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit says that it took some time for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. "Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the.
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Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27.
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Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały.
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Mangoes are back in the spotlight.
2024-04-24 00:00
Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a
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In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly."
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Storing and ripening fair trade bananas using renewable energy
2024-04-24 00:00
Europe is the largest importer of bananas globally. In 2022, approximately 5.5 million tons of bananas were imported, with 75% originating from Latin America. The supply chain is intricate and demands significant resources and energy, particularly during the ripening process. To minimize the environmental impact, efforts are being made to optimize the supply chain.
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"The European markets are showing a great response to the first kakis of the season from Uruguay."
2024-04-24 00:00
The European markets are beginning to receive the first Rojo Brillante persimmons from South America, which are gradually making their way onto the shelves during the spring months. "Last week, we received the first container of Persimmon type persimmons from Uruguay, which we have already delivered to our.
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Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains.
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Z powodu braków mango z Peru, udało nam się skutecznie wprowadzić na rynek brazylijską odmianę Palmer w tym roku.
2024-04-24 00:00
"A limited supply of Peruvian mangoes this year has caused a high demand for Palmer mangoes from Brazil," says Manfred van der Vlag, from the Dutch sales office of Sweet Fruits in Emmen. "The Palmer mango has traditionally been less popular, but due to the market shortages, we have seen a resurgence in interest and credibility."
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The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated."
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Zespri is facing a potential loss due to a mouse infestation in a shipment of kiwifruit.
2024-04-24 00:00
Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown.
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Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
2024-04-24 00:00
In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados.
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Valenciaport is experiencing an increase in the volume of cargo and containers being handled.
2024-04-24 00:00
The data from the Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin for March shows that the port handled almost 7 million tonnes of cargo, representing a 3.84% increase. Container handling reached 459,749 TEUs, showing a growth of 15.86%. Year-to-date figures indicate that a total of 19.2 million tonnes of cargo were handled, reflecting a 5.41% increase.
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