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"It will be a year of early ripening, even for open-field cherry orchards, given the mild temperatures recorded until a few days ago and for much of the winter. The fruit has reached a very advanced stage of ripening. We will start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend (end of April)."
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The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the
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Herefordshire business is celebrating its ten-year anniversary of supplying asparagus to Aldi.
2024-04-23 00:00
The Herefordshire-based company Freshfields has reached a significant milestone by celebrating 10 years of supplying high-quality British asparagus to Aldi. Since 2014, Freshfields has been growing asparagus for Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, producing approximately two million spears.
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As forecasted by EastFruit analysts before the start of the recent apple season, fresh apple prices have remained relatively high. In Ukraine, apple prices are currently high but have not reached record highs yet. However, there are still over three months left until the end of the season, so the situation may change.
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The Ontario green asparagus season will begin on May 5th.
2024-04-22 00:00
Ontario has had a mild winter with warmer than usual weather. "These are unusual conditions," says Carmen Bartucci of Canam Fresh. However, this is expected to have a positive impact on both the supply and quality of asparagus in the upcoming season. The harvesting season in Ontario's Simcoe area will begin on May 5th.
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Interpera 2024 will focus on technical visits in Portugal.
2024-04-22 00:00
Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees.
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"Rumunia staje się strategicznym miejscem pochodzenia, ponieważ pokryje interesujące okno letnie."
2024-04-22 00:00
The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing.
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The strawberry varieties from Nova Siri Genetics are achieving some of the best productivity results in the Spanish province of Huelva, making them some of the most reliable options for producing companies seeking early varieties to meet market demand in November and December.
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"The best of the best South African tomatoes just aren't there."
2024-04-22 00:00
Volumes of tomatoes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year at this time, leading to an increase in prices. Currently, the average price of tomatoes is R20 (just under one euro) per kilogram, slightly lower than the R23 price earlier this month.
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Potato prices in the UK have reached record highs.
2024-04-22 00:00
On April 16th, the Mintec Benchmark price for English white potatoes reached a record high of £570/MT, showing a 90% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Market sources predict that prices will continue to rise in the upcoming months due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, Maris Piper potatoes are currently priced...
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"We aim to modernize and promote the Alpine terroir."
2024-04-22 00:00
Fruits & Compagnie, a fruit marketing and production company based in Nîmes and Sisteron (France), has announced that it will take over the marketing of products from Alpes Coop Fruits (Hautes-Alpes). As part of the Syndicat "Vergers des Alpes de Haute Durance", which holds the PGI and Label
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"Pomarańcze hiszpańskie cieszą się dużym uznaniem na rynku europejskim. Po prostu nie chcą za nie zapłacić."
2024-04-22 00:00
Rohde Red. The market is characterized by lower demand and prices due to various factors, including oversupply and decreased consumer purchasing power. Additionally, unfavorable weather conditions have affected the quality of the fruit, further impacting sales. It is expected that the situation will persist in the coming weeks unless there is a significant change in market conditions.
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The German supermarket chain Aldi has experienced a 39% rise in fruit and vegetable sales over the last five years. Four out of ten purchases made at Aldi stores now include fruits and vegetables in the shopping cart. Kantar Worldpanel reports that around 5.3 million Spanish households will...
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Availability of organic apples, pears, and cherries is increasing to meet the growing demand.
2024-04-22 00:00
Dostępność organicznych jabłek w Stanach Zjednoczonych nadal rośnie. "W tym roku branża jabłek odnotowała znaczący wzrost wolumenu organicznych upraw w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Podczas gdy początkowa szacunkowa liczba branżowa wynosiła 21 milionów skrzynek, ta liczba została skorygowana do 16,77 miliona" - mówi Kaci Komstadius, wiceprezes.
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"Naszy potencjał zbiorów wynosi 5 000 ton"
2024-04-22 00:00
Blue Whale is primarily known for its apple production, but the expertise of its growers, mainly based in the southwest of France, also extends to plum production, with a potential harvest of 5,000 tons. For the past 10 years, Blue Whale has been developing its plum orchards to offer a selection of.
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"Be part of the Olympic Journey" of the Dutch importer
2024-04-22 00:00
Olympic Fruit is launching its new campaign today with a fresh website and brand movie titled "Be part of the Olympic Journey." Partners and customers are encouraged to join the Olympic Fruit Journey, both physically and symbolically. This campaign marks another milestone in Olympic Fruit's repositioning efforts.
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Russia has experienced a 10% rise in vegetable and fruit imports since the start of the year.
2024-04-22 00:00
Według Rosselkhoznadzor, do 14 kwietnia Rosja importowała 2,5 miliona ton owoców i warzyw, co oznacza wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w zeszłym roku, jak podaje Federalny System Informacji Państwowej "Argus-PHYTO." Import kapusty wzrósł niemal 1,67-krotnie, podczas gdy
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In 2022, the Japanese fresh vegetable market was estimated to be 13.6 million metric tons (MMT), with around 5 percent coming from imports. In 2023, Japan imported 621,696 metric tons of fresh vegetables, primarily led by onions, peppers, and pumpkins/squash. The United States ranked 4th in vegetable imports to Japan, following China, South Korea, and.
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The Maf Roda Group has revealed a new software specifically designed for cherries that is more intuitive and flexible.
2024-04-22 00:00
The new cherry quality software for Cherryscan G7 is designed to greatly simplify the daily operations for workers. It includes a more intuitive interface with new features that enable the operator to interact with the machine in a much friendlier way, without any complications.
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"The importers who take a long time to bring in potatoes from Egypt are going to face consequences."
2024-04-22 00:00
Nadchodzący przyjazd hiszpańskich nowych ziemniaków wzbogaci rynek, który od miesięcy był zaopatrywany w importowane ziemniaki przechowalnicze z Francji, a także świeże ziemniaki z Egiptu, których eksport poza sezonem do Hiszpanii szybko zyskiwał na popularności. "Kampania ziemniaczana w Egipcie rusza w
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