According to the latest report on Enhanced Monitoring of EU Citrus Imports, during the first two months of 2023 (January-February) the EU imported 76,843 tons of oranges, i.e. a notable 76.6% (+33,326 t) increase over the same months of 2022, and 9.9% (+6,900 t) more in relation to the average
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Onion movement and pricing likely to pick up
2023-03-16 00:00
Supplies of onions continue to be plentiful as storage crop volume continues to be available while new growing regions are coming on as well.
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ONE orders ten New Panamax container ships
2023-03-16 00:00
Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd (ONE) has ordered ten new container vessels with a carrying capacity of over 13,700 TEUs. The new boxships will be delivered in 2025 and 2026.
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"The exotic produce market has normalized"
2023-03-16 00:00
After the peaks registered over the last period for various exotic fruits, the market seems to have now stabilized. Consumption is lower and people are showing an increased awareness when it comes to purchases.
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Turkey was main supplier of fruits to Ukraine in 2022
2023-03-16 00:00
According to Bohdan Dukhnytskyi, a senior researcher at the Department of Agricultural Production Economics and International Integration of the National Research Center "Institute of Agrarian Economics," Ukraine imported 220,000 tons of fruits from Turkey in 2022, the largest figure among other
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The date tomato that aims to achieve profitable returns
2023-03-16 00:00
Already a producer in single fruit harvesting dates, such as Angelle, Seychelle, and Sweetelle, Syngenta is now ready for a new challenge in the same segment with tomatoes grown in clusters. Remida is the result of a project that combines the typical organoleptic characteristics of a
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Eastern buyers prefer the taste of South African Grannies
2023-03-16 00:00
Richaardt Lingenfelder is a third generation farmer next to the Theewaterskloof, South Africa’s fourth largest dam (built on land that previously belonged to their family).
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Irish domestic consumption should see a boost with colder weather conditions this week. Demand for peeling material has picked up again this week with strong prices reported. Current weather conditions have put a halt to any field work taking place. Shipments of potatoes continue to be exported
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"Mini cucumbers are increasingly popular"
2023-03-16 00:00
The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in production.
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Dutch cooperatives team up for TOV auction sales
2023-03-16 00:00
Harvest House and ZON fruit & vegetables have taken a collaborative step for day trading in the Netherlands. The cooperatives have agreed to work together to sell TOVs at the ZON auction from March 24, 2023. Harvest House will supply these tomatoes.
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“It's been one of the most difficult campaigns we've had"
2023-03-16 00:00
Anecoop has presented the results of the 2021-2022 campaign at its General Assembly, held at the Valencia Conference Center.
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Watermelon volumes in Morocco will increase this season
2023-03-16 00:00
Despite the Moroccan government's limitation of the areas where watermelons can be grown, which excluded for example the Zagoura region, a large watermelon region that is experiencing acute hydric stress, this season's watermelon volumes are expected to exceed the levels reached in 2022,
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"This season looks good, breaking with the turmoil of last year"
2023-03-16 00:00
Senegalese producers of Kent mango in the Fattick region are expecting a good season, breaking with the turmoil of last year, assures Aminata Dominique Diouf, of the producer Domaine Agricole de Nema.
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IFA calls for an speedy increase in retail potato prices
2023-03-16 00:00
Tim Cullinan, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, is calling for an immediate and significant increase in retail potato prices. He addressed a national meeting of growers in Dublin last night (March 15) during which it was agreed that the association will seek a meeting with
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CTI FoodTech from Italy opened a new US facility
2023-03-16 00:00
The Italian fruit processing machinery manufacturer CTI FoodTech scales up by opening a new US facility in Lodi, California. This new addition adds to the already well-established facilities of Lorquì, Murcia (Spain) and Giannitsa (Greece), not far from the Thessaloniki harbor.
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Praakritik: Delivery of organic fruits and vegetables in Bangalore
2023-03-16 00:00
Belgium: 150 prospective buyers for Delhaize branches
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The vegetable market is currently showing some buzz in terms of retail prices, but sales are proceeding at a slow pace.
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Heavy rain and flooding causes some delays in Peru’s fruit exports
2023-03-16 00:00
Extensive flooding across many parts of the north of Peru caused damage to key bridges and roads that caused delays of getting export crops such as table grapes, mangoes, avocados and asparagus to ports. Following heavy rains and flooding, caused by cyclone “Yaku” that formed off the coast
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“Our goal is to make our French vegetables accessible to everyone”
2023-03-16 00:00
The winter produce season is coming to an end, and spring vegetables are all gradually making their way onto the market. “We are closing the winter produce campaigns early. By the end of March, we will be out of carrots and other winter products. The 2022-2023 harvest was much less
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Bergamot oranges from Reggio Calabria intrigue Korean television
2023-03-16 00:00
There seems to be a great interest in Bergamot oranges from Reggio Calabria (Italy) overseas as well, especially in Asia. Consumers are interested in their nutritional, antioxidant and healthy properties, which have been proven by scientific research.
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