According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to be there will be a 14% decrease in volumes with a downward trend. read more

Patatas Hijolusa, a leading company in the cultivation, selection, packaging, and marketing of fresh potatoes in the Iberian Peninsula, acquired on May 8th 100% of Agrícola Villena, S.L., a company from Alicante that was founded in 1919 and is currently the largest processor by volume and
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As of May 15th 2023, A.P. Møller Holding A/S has acquired Maersk Supply Service A/S from A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, through closing of the transaction previously announced. In connection with the closing of this acquisition, A.P. Moller Holding has elected a new CEO and Board of
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The market for ready-to-eat fruit is still in its early stages, he said, and especially in Germany, innovations are accepted only slowly and with skepticism. "It is a long process until a product innovation is actually accepted by the trade, placed accordingly and also accepted and demanded by
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Incessant rains are worrying Italian cherry growers about the damage from cracking that could jeopardize the harvest or a part of it. However, the situation remains positive on the commercial front, with prices holding steady for the first supplies of early cherries because there is a shortage
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Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK). This auction is organized on behalf of Invicta Produce Ltd. The offer consists, for example, of a Kronen vegetable washer, Ulma flowpacker, Kronen
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On Friday 12 May 2023 huge parts of Emilia Romagna were again jolted by excessive rainfall. And if that was not enough, hail also hit the area of Bologna, Forlì and Cesena, damaging vegetables and fruit trees not protected by nets. read more

Acquette SARL specializes in the production, packaging and marketing of onions under the “Ferme de l'Artois” brand. This year, the company has decided to invest in the technology developed by Ecorobotix in Switzerland for the localized treatment of weeds. read more

As Hungary’s watermelon season is expected to return to normal levels, after a challenging few years, buyers in the rest of Europe have already started placing orders in winter to secure supply. It is estimated the industry will see a 10% increase in area planted, which signals a return to
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GrowGeneration Corp. and GrowLife, Inc. have announced a multi-year partnership focused on the development and sale of mycology supplies, placing both companies among the early movers in the rapidly expanding mushroom farming industry. read more

Supermarkets have been called to a summit at Number 10 to discuss why food prices are continuing to rise while households struggle with their weekly shop and farmers can’t afford to cover their costs. Food and drink price increases have risen to their highest rate in 45 years with inflation at
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Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and steel, of which Turkey is a key exporter, and the Turkish lira. read more

Grup Serban Holding, a Romanian entrepreneurial company active in several fields of agriculture, has acquired a new farm in Bacau County, eastern Romania. The farm spans an area of approximately 343,400 square meters, and the transaction amounted to RON 4 million (€800,000). read more

Following a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement formed in 2020 that eliminated Japan’s tariffs on fresh and dried blueberries but left tariffs on frozen blueberries, the U.S. blueberry industry is turning up the heat on this issue. “We hope that USTR will take action to resolve this issue now that
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Farmmi, Inc., an agriculture products supplier in China, has announced it is shipping a new high-volume mushroom order for its commercialized black fungus to export to Canada. read more

The Interfood Caspian agro Azerbaijan fair in Baku is in full swing. A few Italian companies are present, including Futura srl. There are, however, several foreign companies. "For us it is an excellent opportunity to do business,' explains Omar Papi, CEO of Futura, "as we are carrying out
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Four consecutive years of drought have gotten the better of Tunisian producers and forced them to abandon several crops in favor of others, also motivated by government measures in this direction. Selmi Mohameddhia, a Tunisian agronomist, comments on the situation. read more

Several studies have indicated that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and altering the gut microbiome. Gut microbial population and abundance affect the levels of metabolites, such as acetate, butyrate, and propionate, which affect physiological functions. A recent Scientific
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Until recently, US demand for ginger was strong and little product was offered. However, prices have softened as the new crop Chinese ginger has hit the market. West Coast prices from China amount to about $40 CNF per 30 lbs. In addition, Brazil is beginning to ship and airfreight ginger is
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After the successful anniversary year, 2022, the wholesale market Vienna will implement some renovation works in 2023. The focus will be on further sustainability measures: the GMW lighting system will be converted to LED. All street lighting will be controlled by brightness sensors in the
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