Predicting watermelon demand can be challenging
2025-03-25 00:00
Dostawa importowanych arbuzów pozostaje stabilna. "Dostępność jest najwyższa obecnie w przypadku dużych owoców - dostępne są liczne egzemplarze liczące 36 sztuk, ale także dostawy liczące 45 i 60 sztuk są wystarczające, aby zaspokoić popyt" - mówi Michael Martori ze Stella Farms. Ogólnie dostępna podaż jest lepsza niż w tym czasie.
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Syracuse's lemon production under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has increased by 28.7%, leading to a rise in market value.
2025-03-25 00:00
The production of Syracuse PGI Lemons increased by 28.7% between 2023 and 2022, according to data from the latest Ismea - Qualivita 2024 Report on Italian PDO, PGI, and TSG food and wine production. The strong performance of the citrus fruit from Ortigia is further supported by the growth in value.
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Banana prices are increasing in Bulgaria and France, but decreasing in Romania and Slovakia.
2025-03-25 00:00
In week 11, the average wholesale price per kilogram of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean increased in Bulgaria (BG), France (FR), and Slovakia (SK), while Romania (RO) saw a decrease. According to the data, Bulgaria's average price rose slightly from €1.40 in week 10 to €1.42 in.
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Home-compostable labels are to be used on all New Zealand kiwifruit.
2025-03-25 00:00
Kiwifruit exporter Zespri is claiming a world first by soon having all its products with home-compostable labels. This development is addressing a challenge that the industry has faced for over a decade. Zespri executive Tim Mackle noted that this year, the majority of its fruit will feature these labels.
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A new cherry variety is pioneering early production in Murcia, Spain, breaking new ground in cherry cultivation.
2025-03-25 00:00
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Increased garlic production expected in Egypt this season.
2025-03-25 00:00
Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that there has been an increased production of garlic in Egypt this season. Egypt is known as one of the world's leading garlic producers, especially in areas like the Nile Delta. The garlic season generally begins in February and continues until July.
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Yami Fruits, led by Romanian entrepreneurs, is building a processing and packaging facility in Şoimus commune, Hunedoara county. The project is supported by the Just Transition scheme, which aims to assist regions affected by decarbonization, according to Ziarul Financiar. Romania's blueberry and...
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Ancient traditions preserved in jars
2025-03-25 00:00
"We are preparing the land to transplant our native tomatoes so that we can start cultivating in April, following the usual crop rotation cycle to maintain soil fertility," says Marianna D'Auria, a young agricultural entrepreneur and owner of the Italian processing company Conserve Dama.
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Last week, Rolf Weber from Global Producers traveled to Costa Rica to see for himself the effects of the continuous weather problems on all melon exports to Europe. "The expectations for an end to the consistent weekly rainfall that has been affecting Costa Rica since November have not been met," he stated.
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Moroccan peppers imported through Spain were recalled in Germany due to high pesticide levels.
2025-03-25 00:00
The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is...
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A carrot increasingly sustainable
2025-03-25 00:00
Klimat śródziemnomorski i gleby o średniej teksturze, bogate w minerały, są najważniejszymi czynnikami wpływającymi na świeżość, smak, soczystość i chrupkość marchwi Carota Novella di Ispica PGI. Mechanizowana żniwa mogą pomijać niektóre marchewki, które następnie są zbierane ręcznie.
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Strategic partnership has been announced to market and distribute glasshouse tomatoes.
2025-03-25 00:00
Goodness Grown (GG), a recently launched tomato farming business with a 20-hectare, state-of-the-art, and ultra-modern glasshouse, is thrilled to announce a strategic marketing and distribution partnership with Premier Fresh Australia (Premier), one of the top fresh produce supply chain companies in Australia.
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"Kampania melona w sieci rusza tydzień wcześniej" "The netted melon campaign is starting one week early"
2025-03-25 00:00
Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso from Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is starting its harvest of "netted melons". This year, the mild winter without cold spells or frost has led to an earlier development of the fruit compared to previous years. "Last weekend, we began harvesting the green-skinned melons."
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Rights granted to US manufacturer for recyclable non-PVC film
2025-03-25 00:00
Polyolefin cling film manufactured in Cape Town will now be produced in the United States due to increasing interest from the USA and Canada. "In the USA, we primarily use the film to wrap red meat, but we are also expanding into fresh produce applications like corn, baby cucumbers, and mushrooms," says Roy Keytel of the Cape Town-based company.
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Fresh fruit, milk, eggs, and bread featured in Co-op's largest-ever value campaign.
2025-03-25 00:00
Holandia: Raport zrównoważonego rozwoju Albert Heijn 2024 podkreśla Ahold Delhaize zgłosił: "W tym miesiącu nasza holenderska marka Albert Heijn opublikowała swój Raport zrównoważonego rozwoju na rok 2024 - odzwierciedlając rok postępu w kierunku swojego celu: "Razem sprawiamy, że lepsze jedzenie staje się łatwym wyborem. Dla wszystkich".
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Rok 2024 był trudnym rokiem dla peruwiańskiego szparaga.
2025-03-25 00:00
In 2024, Peruvian asparagus faced challenges due to ongoing weather issues that began in 2023. These factors affected the first half of the year, making it difficult to conclude the season smoothly. Despite being an important part of Peru's agricultural export industry, asparagus has encountered obstacles both in terms of commercial and production aspects.
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A research initiative at Teagasc Oak Park is aiming to improve apple production in Ireland by focusing on innovative training systems and rootstocks. The project, named Teagasc's Efficient Orchard 2024, aims to enhance yield efficiency and fruit quality by developing strategies tailored to the Irish climate.
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"Wysoka podaż i słaby popyt obniżają ceny limonek" "The high supply and weak demand are driving lime prices down."
2025-03-25 00:00
Są to trudne tygodnie na rynku limonek. "Ceny są bardzo niskie. Trochę się teraz podnoszą, ale ostatnio były niezwykle niskie. Połączenie dużego podaży i ograniczonego popytu sprawia, że to trudny rynek," mówi Ive Lambert ze Starfruit. "Częściowo powodem są złe warunki pogodowe.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has projected growth in the pineapple industry for the upcoming year. In 2024, the country's global exports of pineapple and related products reached approximately USD787.12 million, showing a 7.5% increase from 2023, as reported by the...
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Despite cold waves and heavy snowfall in some regions of China at the beginning of 2025, the country's garlic production and export levels are expected to remain stable. On March 3, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued multiple yellow alerts for cold waves and snowstorms, covering major...
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