Acopaex, the second-degree cooperative, closed 2022 with a record turnover that exceeded 102 million euro. “Overcoming the lack of water has been a great handicap for our agricultural partners,” stated Juan Francisco Blanco, the managing director of Acopaex, recalling the concern about water
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As riots continue in Peru, the southern growing regions are under direct violent attacks from masked people. Sadly, it has spread to farms and critical government inspection services. According to the Association of Agricultural Producers Guilds of Peru (Agap) it estimates about $200 million in
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According to Port Economics, the announcement of the dissolution of the 2M alliance (MSC and Maersk) could trigger “the start of an industry-wide reshaping of existing operating arrangements, especially on major east-west routes.” However, as maritime industry analyst Lars Jensen noted,
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Since the start of this year, officials of the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Trans-Baikal Territory have controlled 47.7 tons of exotic fruit - pitaya, which arrived on the territory of the Russian Federation from China. read more

"Pickling cabbage was imperative for surviving the winter and getting sufficient vitamin C during those dark days. These days, people mainly eat sauerkraut because they like it. It's an important ingredient for meal producers and retailers who can distinguish themselves with it," begins Esther
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As EastFruit price monitoring shows, prices for carrots have been rising on the Moldovan fruit and vegetable market for two weeks in a row now. After a slight and short decline caused by a reduction in consumer demand for all vegetables of the so called “borscht set” (potatoes, carrots,
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As cooler and wetter conditions result in a later harvest than usual, Australians can expect to see more lychees on supermarket shelves for longer this year. Despite a bumper crop being picked, prices have stayed steady, meaning the delay is also good news for growers such as Lush Lychees in
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Guatemala dislodged the Philippines as the world’s second-largest exporter of bananas last year, ending the Asian country’s four-year reign as it struggled to keep its share in key markets amid stiffer competition from Latin American producers. According to recent data from the United
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British Manufacturer and third generation family business, Packaging Automation is excited that the evolutionS has been nominated for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2023. read more

Medjool dates are known to be grown in the Middle East and Africa, but the Bard Valley region in the United States is a well-known sweet spot for Medjools as well. However, more recently production into Mexico has witnessed an expansion. “In Mexico’s Sonora desert, the climate and growing
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The range of pest-free vegetables offered by the Italian company Fellini Patrizio continues to expand. Red, pest-free radicchio started to be available a few weeks ago. "Right now, the product is from the Marche region. We have grown in Romagna until November. The quality is good and the harvest
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After spending 2022 consolidating its position on both a domestic level and on the foreign markets, GNA is ready to attend Fruit Logistica with some news. read more

Solidus Solutions invests €11 million into FUTURLINE, a range of innovative retail ready packaging solutions, including skin packaging, MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) and punnets which are already being rolled out across Benelux, France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Spain. read more

Industry experts claim that UK potato growers are massively underestimating the economic significance of their sector. This could be as high as £4.5 billion, rather than the commonly-used estimate of £765 million. read more

Their first apple export season in 2021 had its challenges, but Turkish produce exporter Ani Tarim is very confident about the current Turkish apple season, says Mehmet Çakmak, sales and marketing manager for the exporter. read more

High temperatures in autumn set the pace for the start of the strawberry season in Huelva and delayed the planting phase until almost the end of November. Every year, the weather conditions are one of the most important factors faced by Huelva growers, so choosing the right variety that combines
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Teesside International Airport in the UK has been approved as a Border Control Point (BCP). This means it can handle perishable produce. The airport said it is now in talks with several “world-leading importers and airlines.” The development comes after the airport opened a £2.5m freight
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The Ecuadorian banana exporter, Freskbana aims to maintain their double-digit growth in sales during 2023 following a challenging season for the industry last year. According to Gaetano Leone, managing director of Freskbana: “Our long-term vision to plan and the versatility to execute in the
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The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to upgrade the University of Manitoba’s horticulture storage facility so it can conduct innovative potato research, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and
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