The potato market is quite stable at the moment, says Frank Poelman, Dutch potato wholesaler Landjuweel's buyer. "Prices must increase here and there, though, else it'll become harder to convince growers. After all, high fries contracts are being offered and exports are going well," he says. read more

A strawberry patent infringement lawsuit against the former chief of a breeding institute hasn't borne fruit and is running out of steam. read more

MSC has reinforced its continuous investment in Africa with the introduction of the AGL brand. Standing for “Africa Global Logistics”, AGL is the new name for the business formerly known as Bolloré Africa Logistics, or BAL. read more

The global bell pepper market had been marked by weather challenges earlier in the season, causing lower availability and higher prices, particularly in European countries. In Germany, the supply of bell peppers has now increased again, mainly from Spain, Turkey, and the Benelux countries,
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Irish Food Board Bord Bia has confirmed that “monitoring sanctions” were applied in the case of a company that incorrectly labelled French potatoes, using a Bord Bia quality logo that can only be used on potatoes grown in Ireland. read more

Mondi, a prominent player in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band that can hold individually labeled products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic. read more

The Region of Valencia will be the leading European producing area when it comes to the expansion of the new Kino extra-late variety, which will allow the Valencian sector to extend the marketing campaign for mandarins from March-April until May or even early June. It is said that the fruit will
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Understanding the behavior and avocado seasonality of producers are necessary to identify the opportunities that exist in the US market. By being aware of the fluctuations in availability and pricing during different periods of the year, producers can maximize their profits while buyers can
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The Sicilian bell pepper campaign takes place between September and late June in the various areas of the island. The main productions are grown in polytunnels along the southern coast, but good quantities also come from greenhouses. The main type is the "1/2 long" or "3/4" (lamuyo)". FreshPlaza
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Last Thursday, March 23, PSB Producción Vegetal inaugurated its new facilities in Pliego, Murcia, as part of its 25th-anniversary celebration. The event was attended by producers, suppliers, customers, employees, nurseries, bankers, the local authorities of Pliego and Mula, and even the
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The asparagus harvest in the South Tyrolean asparagus stronghold of Terlan has officially begun this week. However, it will probably be another week before the Terlan asparagus finds its way to the stores in the Pustertal and Vinschgau valleys, as the harvest is still too small. This is
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Regarded as a “superfood” lately, sweet potato has become another export crop for Morocco, according to EastFruit. In just a few years, Moroccan exporters launched the exports of sweet potatoes literally from scratch, entering the premium markets of the EU countries and the Middle East. read more

In Kerkom, close to Sint-Truiden, a constructive cooperation between family business Odeurs and Colruyt Group has been in place for two years now on a cluster of farmlands. Where Colruyt Group provides financial support and makes its farmland available, the Odeurs brothers add value with their
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A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are already being shipped to the markets of the region and nearby, EastFruit specialists inform. read more

The high season of Ecuador papaya production is underway with normal stable demand and sales in the US and European markets. David Velez, sales manager of Ecuadorian exporter Roses & Fresh Fruits by Ayelen Living Memories, says his country’s climate remains ideal for growing this exotic fruit. read more

Non-governmental organization Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum (GLJ – ILRF) says that hundreds of Honduran melon workers have protested unsafe working conditions. In a press release, the organization mentioned that seasonal workers marched on the multinational fruit
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In Europe, soft fruit sales have a very positive outlook as Easter nears. "There's plenty of movement in the market. That's a good thing. The volumes from Southern Europe and Morocco are also slowly becoming available, so we have plenty of product to sell," begins the Dutch company
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The mango season in India is kicking off, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: “We’re now in the initial stage of the mango exports. As a company, we mainly export three varieties of mangoes; Kesar, Alphonso, and the Badami mango. Demand is always on
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Grapes used to be grown on around 10,000 acres across Telangana state in the 1990s. However, the area under grape cultivation had come down to just 5,000 acres in 2008 and currently stands at 750 acres The erstwhile Rangareddy district, which was a major hub for grapes, has seen a drastic
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Egyptian citrus producers continue to supply the international market with late varieties, standing out by increasing volumes and lowering prices, while other origins are going in the opposite direction. read more