Kyrgyzstan obtained GSP+ status from the European Union in January 2016. However, according to National Statistics Committee, Kyrgyzstan's exports to Europe amounted to only $54.3 thousand out of the total external and mutual trade volume of $2.7 billion for January-March 2023. read more

Although it was set up only a few months ago, Leonetti Food already has clear objectives in mind, i.e. penetrating the wholesale markets and supplying big distribution chains in Italy and Europe. FreshPlaza has talked about it with Fabiana Leonetti (in the photo below), owner of the company from
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During the 2023 crop forecast webinar, Eric Hostalnou explained that the sector is “facing an unprecedented situation this year.” The current weather conditions, the drought in Spain and France as well as the recent floods in northern Italy, make it very difficult to estimate the losses that
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In April, Turkey exported 326,020 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables worth $235.7 million, according to the head of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Association, Ferhat Gürer. read more

Tychon Packaging announced their entrance into the produce packaging market with TychonVert. read more

Last week there were still 7 meters of water in the warehouse of Italy's Bagioni Technology, but yesterday much of it was gone. "We are almost ready to start the production again," says owner Aurenzo Bagioni, " in order to meet the orders of our Italian and foreign customers." read more

Terra i Xufa, a producer of quality organic food, and IMG, a marketer of agri-food at the European level, have signed an association agreement to join forces to promote the sale of organic products while expanding their network of customers, optimizing processes, and increasing the
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In 2022, lettuce accounted for nearly one-fifth of the $21.8 billion that US growers received in cash receipts from sales of vegetables and melons. Romaine lettuce sales totaled $1.54 billion, iceberg lettuce sales were $1.33 billion, with leaf lettuce sales trailing at $1.25 billion. read more

A Herefordshire asparagus farmer has helped fixed a problem for BBQ fans who love grilling the vegetable, but find the regular spears can be too delicate for cooking on a griddle.  read more

The apple harvest is now complete in New Zealand. The Nelson region had a great harvest and was back to full production across the board. The Hawkes Bay region was hit hard by the cyclone back in March right at the start of harvest, but the resilient growers worked hard to pick the best quality
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Global PMIs show that growth momentum continued to improve throughout the first quarter of 2023. This growth is being driven by services as China continues post-pandemic reopening and energy prices stay low. read more

Automation can help get more out of less, making it intrinsically sustainable. Automation and strategically planned intralogistics can enable businesses in diverse industries to become more eco-friendly. Global intralogistics specialist, Cimcorp has customers in two core sectors – grocery
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About 300,000 tons are loaded annually at the Munich wholesale market. Despite various challenges, import volumes fluctuated only marginally. "After we had to put up with some crises in recent years, the situation is now stabilizing again," says Kira Weißbach, manager at Markthallen München.
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Traders like Thomas Franz from Berlin's wholesale market don't have it easy at the moment. Apart from the lack of staff, there also seems to be an increasing shortage of customers in Berlin's restaurants and pubs. "In 2022, we were satisfied with business. At that time, we were already
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Perth and Kinross councillor Peter Barrett has claimed the Home Secretary “knows nothing about our local soft fruit industry”. Barrett was responding to Suella Braverman’s suggestion the UK train its own fruit pickers to cut immigration. NFU Scotland’s horticulture chair also said the
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Les Fruits de Provence started harvesting and marketing its cherries more than a week ago. “We cannot complain, the volumes are quite good,” explains Alexandre Cerdan. The lack of water was obvious but this did not affect the production. “We were able to water just enough. We are on the
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Various factors, with the weather conditions as common denominator, have led to the supply of Spanish stone fruit being limited at the moment on the European market. It will still be necessary to wait for important production regions, such as Extremadura, to start delivering larger volumes. read more

Scientists from Plant & Food Research have been collecting data from apple orchards in Hawke’s Bay to better understand the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on plant and soil health and support grower’s management decisions. read more

According to a new report, the changing climate could knock Hillsborough County out of the sweet spot for strawberries. The report, released by the Environmental Defense Fund last Thursday, focused on Florida’s strawberry growing industry and its increased challenges. The report used a
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