On Tuesday, Oct. 10, there was a verdict declaring bankruptcy of JamboFresh, located at Klappolder 191 in Bleiswijk. Mr. J. van Tilborgh was appointed as trustee. JamboFresh was active in the import of exotic fruits, including avocados. read more

ASAJA Alicante reports that the adverse weather conditions recorded last month have caused "a very significant decline in the lemon production." Therefore, the production of the 2023/2024 campaign, previously estimated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at 1,167,444 tons, will be
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For two weeks now, Brussels sprouts have been diligently harvested again on the Detter farm in Absdorf, Lower Austria. "After the strong crop year of 2022, this year we have the special situation that there was about 22 mm of precipitation after planting, which in turn has meant that, unlike
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Tomeco and Coöperatie Hoogstraten have launched a new brand: Thomasso. The tomatoes marketed under the brand have been grown by Tomeco's growers for Coöperatie Hoogstraten for some time, but with this launch, the company wants to highlight the variety's characteristics. "It is a refined,
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Since this week, the new clementine season has started at Euro Gijbels' Catalan site in Mont-Roig. Harvesting the first Orogros clementines kicks off a new season, in which, according to John Gijbels, there is a lot of early demand for the Spanish citrus. "Although South Africa is still on the
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The South African deciduous fruit industry is reeling under the impact of the recent floods in key production areas, particularly in Elgin, Grabouw, Vyeboom and Villiersdorp (EGVV), parts of the Klein Karoo, and Franschhoek. read more

"Our export destinations are currently not very busy," says Rene Tiggelman of the Dutch company Javala. "For example, customers in Africa are reserved because of the high prices. They order, but less. For now, clients in the Far East are mainly buying their onions from China. We've shipped some
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In 2022, the Michigan apple crop saw some 32 million bushels of fruit and the 2023 crop looks to be very similar in numbers. “It’s a bountiful crop and sizing appears to be what markets need – with a good mix of consumer package sizes and bulk sizes,” says Trish Taylor, marketing manager
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The commercialization of Dorì golden kiwifruits has started. The produce is destined to both Italy and Europe. "Sales have just started and things are looking good. First of all, average grades are high, at least two sizes more than 2022, which enables us to meet the demand of clients looking
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As we step into October, China is in the midst of its ginger harvesting season. While ginger prices within China remain high, this begs the question for exporters: How long can the highs last? read more

As many have wandered the streets of Soho, Camden, or Hampstead, no comment, it's that time of the week again. The photo report of the Vertical Farming World Congress after 120+ attendees came down to London and others tuned in online for some spicy discussions. read more

The 2023-24 season will continue to be a recovery period for Texas citrus. “Our trees continue healing after the 2021 freeze. Our trees are about 75 percent recovered, our numbers look good and our product is just as delicious as ever, but customers should expect a crop that peaks on smaller
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Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Mark Gagnon as the newest addition to its executive team. As senior vice president of sales and sourcing, Gagnon brings a rich experience and record in brands like Del Monte, Dole, Chiquita, Chobani and Kalera. read more

At Brickyard Farm near Slingsby, North Yorkshire, Andrew Wilson has just started on his 60 ha of potatoes for McCain. Lifting conditions are okay so far, he says: “We had 10mm of rain on Monday (2 October). It’s a bit damp but we’re travelling okay at the moment; if we have a week of rain
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Wholesale banana prices in Uzbekistan are rising for the second week in a row, and over the past two weeks, the average wholesale price for these products has increased by 14%. However, current wholesale prices remain below the levels recorded in the same period of previous years, EastFruit
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Futamura’s NatureFlex films are made from renewable wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed plantations. They are certified for home composting by TÜV Austria and meet all standards for industrial composting, including EN13432. Initially favored by organic producers, NatureFlex films
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Three new mango varieties have been developed about 25 years ago through the National Mango Breeding Program (NMBP). Finally, this summer, customers might find these mangoes - called Yess!, AhaHa! and Now! – on supermarket shelves. read more

Dutch apple production is expected to be down by 12 percent while the pear harvest will increase by an estimated three percent. read more

Consuming bananas is good for weight loss. In fact, some claim that the banana is one of the most economically viable superfoods which is available in the market. It is easily accessible and rich in nutrients. Eating bananas can lead to several health benefits, as it is a rich source of several
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The global pineapple market has seen some ups and downs recently, with lower production in the main country of origin, Costa Rica, affecting other markets. In the Netherlands, reduced pineapple planting in Costa Rica has resulted in higher prices, benefitting larger growers. In Italy, the market
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