This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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The weather has been good for the cultivation of cherries, and the season could start slightly earlier than usual, says Sefik Can, account manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Canlar Fruit: "The chilling period of about 1200 hours required by cherry trees in winter was realised in almost
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The International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) supports a national approach to banning plastic non-compostable Price Look-Up code (PLU) produce stickers and wants to see compostable adhesive excluded from South Australia's proposed 2025 ban until growers, packers and retailers have
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Vegobel is set to innovate in the herb market with the launch of a new concept. The organic herb nursery specializes in potted herbs, and with its new 'pick herbs,' it aims to innovate further, focusing on sustainability, convenience, and quality. "This new concept, the plugs or affectionately
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The supply of mangoes is increasing weekly now that more countries such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are in production. "The supply at this time is lower compared to last year with some variations at the regional level," says Ana Paula Jacome of dVida,
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The Spanish pear sector is facing an unprecedented challenge, especially with the Conference variety, which accounts for 53% of the country's pear production and is predominant in Catalonia. From mid-March to early April 2024, there was an alarming lack of flowering in this variety, according to… read more

Harvesting operations are already underway in some cherry orchards in Puglia. It is no longer something new for growers to plan the first operations by mid-April, as they are well aware of the advantages obtained by the innovative cover systems, capable of managing climate change as well as the
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Last summer, Lucas Wennekers launched Bessies, focusing on the buying and selling of blueberries and strawberries. The current Spanish season has its challenges, which is why the trader is eager to start with the first Dutch Elsanta strawberries next week. "Spain was very worried about all the
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Citrus producers in Castellón are facing increasing competition from Egypt, which exported 111,557 tons of oranges to Europe in the first two months of the year, i.e. 56% more than in the same period of the previous year. This massive influx of fruit into key markets such as France, Germany,
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In 2024, the cultivation areas for white cabbage in Ukraine are expected to decrease by 15-18% compared to the previous season, marking a significant decline as reported by the marketing manager of vegetable seed company Syngenta, Yevhen Kolin'ko. Several factors contribute to this decrease.
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"We're genuinely highly optimistic, given consumer reactions on the far side of the world," begins Marc Evrard, Belgian Fruit Valley's Commercial Director. He is referring to the top Belgian fruit exports under the Truval brand name to distant destinations like India and Southeast Asia,
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In East China, there has been a notable increase in the cultivation of blue bananas, known scientifically as Musa acuminata 'True Blue'. This variety is distinguished by its blue hue and is reported to contain higher levels of antioxidants and resistant starch. The growth in cultivation is
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As explained by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, fruit trees such as peaches and apples require cool, cloudy weather during winter to ensure proper growth in spring. In Texas, fruit growers are monitoring the weather conditions closely, particularly the "chill hours" necessary for the crops. These
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This week marks the start of the Flavor of the Year watermelon season for Anteus Fruits, which should last until the end of July. This watermelon is eagerly-awaited on the German market, and it will certainly win the hearts of the French. "Our Anteus watermelon is unanimously acclaimed. Once end… read more

Spain has about 50,000 hectares of broccoli crops that produce 600,000 tons of product a year, 90% of which is exported to Europe. This positions Spain as a leader in broccoli production in Europe. Despite the significant increase in broccoli consumption, which has increased tenfold since 2010,… read more

As the 2024 citrus season approaches in South Africa, the orange sector is navigating the challenges posed by European Union (EU) regulations on the false codling moth (FCM). Implemented in 2022, these rules have notably impacted South Africa's orange exports to Europe, a key market. The EU's
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Predicting the volumes and prices of fruits and vegetables through Artificial Intelligence (AI), that is what Amsterdam-based startup Merqato stands for. "We transform data from fruit and vegetable companies in combination with external data - such as information on the weather, energy prices,
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AP Moller - Maersk has appointed Efraín Osorio as Maersk's new managing director for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean, based in Panama City. Osorio, who graduated from Kings Points in merchant marine, will lead the positioning of Maersk's transformation as a logistics integrator in the
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The study conducted at the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil reveals significant economic advantages of using banana peel (BP) and sweet potato vine (SPV) as the sole food sources for rabbits, in lieu of traditional, more expensive feeds like maize and alfalfa hay. Feeding rabbits
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Mexico's 2024 avocado production is forecast at 2.77 million tons (MMT), a five percent increase over 2023 on strong export demand. Production in 2023 reached 2.65 MMT, up four percent compared to the previous year. Exports totaled 1.4 MMT in 2023, a 17 percent increase year on year. The United
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