The Egyptian table grape season is set to begin in early May, with early varieties cultivated in a consistent environment with stable acreage and mild weather conditions, as stated by Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile. "The table grape acreage in Egypt has remained relatively stable, with...
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Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500.
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Imagine picking your coffee beans right on the spot and enjoying a freshly brewed cup just minutes later.
2025-03-31 00:00
"Nikt nie chce iść i zobaczyć sałatę. Sałata to sałata, ale kawa to doświadczenie. To owoc, to wiśnie, to kolor, to podróż, to kultura. To historia. Jeśli możemy przyciągnąć ludzi do drzwi tą historią, możemy pokazać im, na co naprawdę jest zdolne tego rodzaju rolnictwo."
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Florida is the primary supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, much like Huelva is in Europe. Both regions have coastlines along the same ocean, which offers an ideal climate for cultivating strawberries during a specific period on both continents.
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South African fruit industry is getting ready for the packaging regulations in the European Union.
2025-03-28 00:00
South Africa's pome and stonefruit industries are getting ready to comply with the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), with the effective date set for 18 months from now. Historically, South Africa has used plastic packaging to maintain the fruits' optimal condition during transportation.
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The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in various European markets during the week ending on 23 March 2025. Several countries saw significant increases in prices compared to the previous week, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram for each country:
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Debate over imported asparagus and migrant harvest workers steals the spotlight as the new season begins.
2025-03-28 00:00
In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and...
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Mango packaging with QR code has been introduced in India to improve traceability for consumers.
2025-03-28 00:00
Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to enhance food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest packaging innovation includes individual mangoes sealed in tamper-proof pouches, each with scannable QR codes. Supported by India's most advanced supply chain, we
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No manual packing of mini cucumbers anymore.
2025-03-28 00:00
Much of the processing of mini cucumbers is already automated. There are Aweta machines available for automatic feeding, sorting, and packing mini cucumbers into crates or trays. In the North American market, mini cucumbers are also commonly packaged in bags. The remaining manual work is minimal.
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"With both pride and disappointment"
2025-03-28 00:00
Aartsen has been a market leader in the free fruit and vegetable market for many years. With locations in the Netherlands (Breda, Venlo), Belgium (St. Katelijne Waver), and Asia (Hong Kong), they provide a wide range of products to their customers throughout the year. What sets Aartsen apart is their
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Chile is adapting its strategy to supply kiwi to Brazil throughout almost the entire year.
2025-03-28 00:00
Brazil jest coraz ważniejszym miejscem docelowym dla eksportu owoców chilijskich, szczególnie w przypadku kiwi. W ostatnich latach konsumpcja wzrosła systematycznie, osiągając poziomy zbliżone do rynków konsolidowanych, takich jak Włochy, Indie czy Holandia, ale nieco mniejsze niż we.
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Seeka has acquired the assets of Olivado.
2025-03-28 00:00
Seeka Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of the operating assets of Olivado. The operation will be integrated within Seeka's Delicious Nutritious Food Company (DNFC) and all employees of the previous Olivado business have been offered employment as part of the purchase.
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Fifth year of successful South African-French kiwi collaboration
2025-03-28 00:00
South Africa's gold kiwis have a very promising marketing opportunity, notes Malcolm Deacon. He cultivates gold kiwis, all of which are exported and packed under the Primland's Oscar Gold brand, on Gold Tree Farms in White River, Mpumalanga Province. Deacon is confident that Gold Tree Farms has the capacity to reach 360 tonnes.
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Vegetable storage facilities in frontline Ukraine help farmers preserve their harvests.
2025-03-28 00:00
Decentralization of vegetable storage facilities in frontline regions, particularly in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts, is expected to assist Ukrainian farmers in preserving their harvests. Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, stated that small and medium-sized storage facilities will benefit from this initiative.
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The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago.
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Fruitnet Citrus Congress in Valencia photo report.
2025-03-28 00:00
The first day of the Fruitnet Citrus Congress took place on March 25 in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, five months after the region was hit by the worst floods in decades, which made it necessary to postpone the event initially planned for the beginning of November.
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Addressing labor shortages in vegetable farming in Ukraine
2025-03-28 00:00
The acute labor shortage is driving Ukrainian farmers towards rapid technological advancements. Optical sorting machines, previously viewed as a costly luxury, are now becoming a necessity, following the trends in European agriculture. Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk, stated that...
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Moldova has started exporting tomatoes to the European Union.
2025-03-28 00:00
Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Vasile Șarban, highlighted the importance for Moldova to enhance its tomato production. "It is essential to guarantee local production for our domestic market. We require access to water, cost-effective fertilizers, plant protection products, and high-quality seeds.
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Direct flights from Uganda to London are expected to increase the export of bananas and vegetables.
2025-03-28 00:00
Uganda Airlines has started a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, which is anticipated to greatly boost the export of Ugandan agricultural products, especially bananas and vegetables, to the United Kingdom. The new service officially commences on
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"Obecne trendy mogą odzwierciedlać korektę wzrostu cen z stycznia" Current trends may reflect a correction of January's price surge
2025-03-28 00:00
Jan Van Luchene from Bruwier Potatoes has no reason to panic despite the turmoil in the Belgian potato sector caused by a drastic decline in the free market price of Belgian potatoes. "In January, I was more surprised by the rapid price increase, which I hadn't expected. Unlike last."
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