Guilherme Coelho, re-elected in March for another three-year period (2023-2025) as president of the Brazilian Association of Exporters of Fruit and derivatives (Abrafrutas), uses the benefits of fruits to human health – already known from popular wisdom and academic research – to praise
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Even though the warm weather has not yet fully taken hold in Northwestern Europe, the melon market is remarkably good. "In fact, for overseas melons, it's the best year in a very long time. These are running out and in short supply everywhere. The boats arrive to an empty market, and for now,
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Wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes have fallen sharply over the past week in Uzbekistan – the average wholesale price for rose tomatoes has fallen by 32%, and red round tomato prices have fallen by a third. Given that wholesale prices for round red tomatoes have been declining for the second
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The head of the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association (GHGA) forecasts a much better hazelnut harvest in 2023 compared to last year, provided that hazelnut growers are active, EastFruit reports. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

Ukraine is a country with a rich agricultural history, famous for its tasty vegetables and fruits. Different regions of the country grow different types of crops. In the south of Ukraine, the main crops are onions, carrots, early vegetables, and strawberries. On the north, it's blackberries and
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According to Oxford-based sustainable biopesticide firm Eden Research, its flagship biofungicide, Mevalone, has obtained regulatory authorization in Poland. This will mean farmers in Poland can apply the product to wine and table grapes to protect and treat outbreaks of Botrytris cinerea and to
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There are already plenty of Dutch chili peppers available at Nature's Pride. Advanced cultivation systems, continuity and cooperation ensure an early harvest, which means that Nature's Pride can supply a wide range of peppers together with its grower at the start of the season. "We expect a good
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Although volumes are still low, Turkish stone fruits are slowly coming on to the market. In the following weeks, the stone fruit season will fully kick off. read more

As Rockit gears up to deliver its latest season, the New Zealand snack sized apple brand is excited to welcome a new China Country Manager – Sales and Marketing, Leon Ai, through its partnership with Primary Collaboration New Zealand (Shanghai) Ltd. (PCNZ). read more

Trade activities via the Lao Cai border gate in the northern border province of Lao Cai reached nearly 186 million USD in the first quarter of this year, according to the local customs agency. Specifically, exports valued over 92 million USD, up 90%, while imports rose by over 15% to more than
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For its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, Saucony has crafted its staple Shadow 6000 in its most sustainably minded construction to date. The Massachusetts banner looks to an alternative 90% bio-based formula derived from fungi for the pale cream foxing, heel tab and mid-foot. read more

Nature Fresh Farms® is expanding its operations, adding 60,000 square feet to its footprint in Delta, Ohio, with the opening of a new distribution center. The newly built distribution center features high-tech fabrication and automation designed to allow Nature Fresh Farms to better serve
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For the first time, McDonald's France is offering 100% French Angélys pears in its range of chewy fruits, selected by Florette Food Service. read more

“Spain produces much more than Piel de Sapo melons. There are large melon exporting companies in Almeria, Campo de Cartagena, and other areas of Murcia that also market Yellow, Galia, Charentais, and Cantaloup melons, among other varieties. read more

"When I made all my customers sell my fruit for twice the price of other strawberries, everyone called me crazy. But now the situation is out of control for our strawberries. The demand is much greater than the supply. Candy is the most in-demand and most lucrative strawberry ever," says
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Farmers in northern Greece are desperately seeking help abroad to get their fruit and other crops picked. It seems that local youth are not inclined to do the farm work and the once-reliable Albanian farmhands now prefer to go for jobs in northern EU countries. read more

Jordan with its production of mainly Medjool and Barhi dates -400 meter below sea level is set to increase production volumes and reach more markets in Europe. The country, ranked 9th in worldwide Date exports in value, is enjoying increased Ramadan sales says Eng. Anwar Haddad, Chairman of the
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The government of Slovakia has banned the import of grains and other farm products from Ukraine on Monday, but will keep borders open for transit to third markets. read more

There is a single objective - categorical and challenging: bringing the best contacts to the fair to be at the service of companies and the fresh produce sector in its entirety, confirming itself as one of the best fairs of the sector. The 40th edition of the fair, which was born in Italy in the
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