This season, the producer of nutritious mini-carrot snacks, "Poltava Orchard," does not plan to expand its vegetable cultivation areas, as the company has carefully calculated the demand of the domestic market. Dmitro Shtanko, the owner of "Poltava Orchard," shared this with AgroPortal.ua. "We… read more

Avocado is an essential fruit in Colombian gastronomy that is highly valued for its nutritional contributions. However, due to a notable price increase, it is becoming a luxury item. This increase has generated concerns among consumers and traders. According to official data, the average price
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Novorossiysk has witnessed a significant influx of citrus fruits in the first quarter of 2024. According to recent reports from the maritime checkpoint, approximately 610,000 tons of quarantined products have been monitored upon entry into the Russian Federation's territory. Fresh fruits
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This season, the producer of nutritious mini-carrot snacks, "Poltava Orchard," does not plan to expand its vegetable cultivation areas, as the company has carefully calculated the demand of the domestic market. Dmitro Shtanko, the owner of "Poltava Orchard," shared this with AgroPortal.ua. "We… read more

The issues in the Red Sea have resulted in fewer shipments of apples going from Poland to Egypt and India, says Aleksandra Pawlica, responsible for sales of Polish apple exporter Refal: "The situation in the world is changing very dynamically and it is difficult to predict anything, this is the
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The first early spring potatoes are already being harvested in the Spanish municipality of Cartagena. The season is also a few days away from starting in Seville. "We have already loaded the first truck of the early Soprano variety from Cartagena, although the volumes are still very limited,"
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The supply of Dutch bell peppers is only trickling in. "Due to the wet and dark weather in the first quarter, the start is even later than last year. The first harvest of red and yellow bell peppers is now behind us, the supply of orange bell peppers has just started, and green bell peppers have
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"On March 1st, 2024, French cauliflower production for the 2023-2024 campaign was estimated at 183,900 tons, which is 18% less than last year and 21% less than the 2018-2022 average," according to Agreste. In February 2024, prices were also 62% lower than in the 2022-2023 campaign. ©
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The 2023-24 harvest period for New Zealand's avocado sector concluded with notably diminished export sales, marking the lowest volume in a decade. This downturn has set expectations for grower prices that might only cover the costs associated with picking and packing operations. The industry's… read more

At its Ordinary General Assembly, The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers, ANPCA, presented the 2024 Strategic Plan for the Spanish Garlic Sector. The area devoted to garlic cultivation has decreased by more than 30% compared to 2022. "This showcases the great difficulties
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Two months after the start of the green asparagus season, Philippe Jean takes stock of the current campaign. "We started at the beginning of February with fairly low volumes. There were no major heat spikes, so there were no production peaks. We have now reached a plateau in terms of production,
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"Winter vegetables are reaching their end, and consumers are more in the mood for salads, especially when it's sunny. So the demand for lettuce is picking up again," begins Olivier Dejonghe of Dejonghe Salads, a Belgian family business that focuses on processing its lettuce into ready-to-eat
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EastFruit reports a notable advancement for Egypt in the UK's mango and guava market, securing the ninth rank among the top suppliers – a first in its history. In 2023, Egypt's mango and guava exports to the UK surged to 2.8 thousand tons, marking a 55% increase from the prior year and nearly
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"Winter vegetables are reaching their end, and consumers are more in the mood for salads, especially when it's sunny. So the demand for lettuce is picking up again," begins Olivier Dejonghe of Dejonghe Salads, a Belgian family business that focuses on processing its lettuce into ready-to-eat
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Brazil's domestic demand for dragon fruit is holding back exports with consumption of the fruit having grown significantly in the country in recent years. "Through marketing campaigns, promotion of the fruit in supermarket chains and television, the fruit has gained in popularity on the national
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Do you, as a fresh produce company, want to market an exclusive product? Then, you must pay extra attention to its presentation, starting with the packaging. Dutch cooperative Harvest House's Amorena tomatoes - "one bite and you immediately fall in love," say its growers - fit that bill. Their
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During Easter week, demand for early varieties from Italy and Cyprus significantly picked up, according to BLE, being sold alongside the offered quantities of asparagus. Generally, storage and early potatoes continued to share the market, with the latter especially gaining popularity. Cypriot
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The 2023-24 harvest period for New Zealand's avocado sector concluded with notably diminished export sales, marking the lowest volume in a decade. This downturn has set expectations for grower prices that might only cover the costs associated with picking and packing operations. The industry's… read more

The supply of Dutch bell peppers is only trickling in. "Due to the wet and dark weather in the first quarter, the start is even later than last year. The first harvest of red and yellow bell peppers is now behind us, the supply of orange bell peppers has just started, and green bell peppers have
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Avocado is an essential fruit in Colombian gastronomy that is highly valued for its nutritional contributions. However, due to a notable price increase, it is becoming a luxury item. This increase has generated concerns among consumers and traders. According to official data, the average price
read more