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"We should try to appreciate bananas more."
2024-04-24 00:00
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits globally and play a significant role in the agrifood industry. They are cultivated in 150 countries worldwide and are the most commercialized fruit and vegetable product on an international scale. Bananas rank as the third most sold product in the agrifood sector.
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Włochy: "Silne zapotrzebowanie na truskawki, ale plony spadły o nawet 50% w porównaniu z rokiem ubiegłym"
2024-04-24 00:00
Favorable prices and low yields characterize this recent phase of the strawberry season in Southern Italy. "Here in the Basilicata region, in approximately 40 days, the season will conclude for many, especially for traditional cultivars like the Sabrosa-Candonga," says Maria Ferrara from the wholesale fruit business.
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The supply of strawberries in California is growing.
2024-04-24 00:00
Wraz z końcem kwietnia zbliża się większe dostawy truskawek. "Jesteśmy nieco z tyłu w porównaniu do naszych oczekiwań na ten moment sezonu, ale cieszymy się z popytu i ogólnych warunków rynkowych" - mówi Cindy Jewell z Bobalu. "Nasze plantacje na ranczach wyglądają świetnie i są w dobrym tempie rozwijane."
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Origin Fruit Direct is now called 'Origin Fruit Group'.
2024-04-24 00:00
"Origin Fruit Group" is the new name for Origin Fruit Direct, Origin Fruit Services, Origin Direct Asia, and Origin Direct Spain. According to managing director Corné van de Klundert, the name change is aimed at highlighting the family connection. "We want to demonstrate more clearly externally that we are one entity."
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The Kenyan avocado trade with China is thriving thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
2024-04-24 00:00
In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade.
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Oranges and mandarins from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia.
2024-04-24 00:00
On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt.
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The private port terminal operator in Cape Town has introduced electric forklifts to its operations.
2024-04-24 00:00
FPT Group (Pty) Ltd, a private multi-purpose port terminal operator in the Ports of Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth, has recently introduced a fleet of ten lithium-ion electric vehicles to enhance the operational efficiency of its expanding direct fruit operations in the Port of Cape Town.
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New greenhouse vegetable products have been introduced.
2024-04-24 00:00
Windset Farms® has unveiled its newest products at the 2024 CPMA Convention and Trade Show. After a major expansion at its Delta, BC facility, the company will be presenting a variety of product options. Some of the key features include: Yum Yums™ Cherry Tomatoes: Grown on the company's
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Ecuador's banana exports as of March 2024 decreased by 0.24%.
2024-04-24 00:00
Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas.
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700 tons of French Lovita plums are expected this year.
2024-04-24 00:00
Nearly 700 tons of Lovita plums are expected to be available on the French market this year. This estimate may be adjusted in the coming months. "The flowering occurred early and was successful, and we are currently at the stage of small fruits. We are now anticipating the end of spring to provide a more precise assessment."
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"Dobre ceny dla pomidorów koktajlowych, jednakże wzrost cen pomidorów malinowych okazuje się bardziej wyzwaniem."
2024-04-24 00:00
In the combination greenhouse of Germany's Emsland Gemüse, a part of Emsflower, April is the start of the annual crop rotation season. During week 16, the first cluster of tomatoes for the year were harvested, and a significant portion of the complex was also dedicated to bedding plants, preparing for the second planting.
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Bananas have long been the dominant player in the global fruit trade. They are also one of the most widely available and consumed fruits year-round in many countries around the world. However, analysts at EastFruit have observed an interesting trend: Central Asian countries appear to have a lukewarm
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Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new electrochromic device for smart windows utilizing sustainable materials like amylose sourced from corn, potatoes, and beans. This advancement meets the demand for more sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions. Guihua Yu, a
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The Moldovan 'Fruit Day' will take place on July 12th.
2024-04-24 00:00
The "Fruit Day" event will be held in Moldova at the modern orchard of the VelFruct-Prim SRL enterprise and will gather local and international companies showcasing their latest innovations and techniques in fruit cultivation. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct is looking forward to welcoming many participants.
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Shipments of fruits and nuts from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.6 times in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Main Customs Administration of China. During this period, fruits and nuts worth a total of $118.3 million were imported from China to Kyrgyzstan. This included items such as mandarin oranges and walnuts.
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"Francja i Belgia wciąż są niezbadanym terytorium dla jagód Sekoya"
2024-04-24 00:00
With a selection of five blueberry varieties, the Sekoya® program now extends to global cultivation in 18 countries across 10,000 hectares in zero- and low-chill, as well as mid- and high-chill environments. "We are excited to introduce a new variety in the late low-chill segment for cultivation."
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Cherries are on everyone's mind this spring.
2024-04-23 00:00
"Everybody is eager to learn more about this year's cherry harvest," says Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh. The cherry season in the Pacific Northwest may conclude around August 15th, which is notably earlier than in previous years. Although it is still too soon to make a comprehensive evaluation of the upcoming cherry crop from the region,
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The GLOBALG.A.P. standard provides greater flexibility for farms to showcase their own narratives.
2024-04-23 00:00
Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements.
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Seasonal launch of local organic tomatoes
2024-04-23 00:00
The Organic Fruit Vegetable Producers Association is pleased to announce the beginning of the harvest for domestically and regionally grown tomatoes from controlled organic cultivation. Consumers are now able to buy fresh regional tomatoes, signaling a shift from imported goods to locally produced fruits and vegetables. This...
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Uzbekistan plans to export fruits and vegetables worth over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, Russia.
2024-04-23 00:00
Uzbekistan is scheduled to supply fruits and vegetables valued at over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, following a contract signed between the Bashkir enterprise "Eurasia - Ufa" and a sales company from Uzbekistan at the current international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia" in Tashkent.
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