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Sweet potatoes from Brazil enjoy rising demand in Europe
2024-03-01 00:00
Demand for sweet potatoes from Brazil has grown in Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter Agrícola Plantar, explains that, "because of the complications arising from the drought in Europe, in particular in Spain and Portugal, which are both sweet potato producers, and the recent rains, the demand for sweet potatoes has increased in Europe.
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Three tangerines are a very poor gift for Chinese New Year
2024-03-01 00:00
A man has expressed his dissatisfaction after receiving only three mandarins from his employer for Chinese New Year, as he considers it insufficient recognition for his work. In a video that has received many views, the employee regrets the small amount, as his son
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Scientists at the University of Bristol have unravelled the mystery behind the blue colour of blueberries. The blue hue is not due to the fruit's pigment, but results from tiny crystalline structures within the wax covering the berry, which reflect light in a specific way
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Kiwiberry and kiwifruit volumes much more positive after long spells of fine weather
2024-03-01 00:00
The kiwiberry and kiwifruit harvests are looking positive this season, New Zealand growers have had to contend with a couple of wet winters and some are still feeling the effects of cyclone Gabrielle which struck right before harvest last year.
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Valencian citrus company donates beds and sofas to victims of the devastating Valencia fire
2024-03-01 00:00
In response to the tragic fire that shook the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia on Thursday 22 February, the Valencian family business Juan Motilla S.L., dedicated to the production and export of fresh citrus fruits, has announced a significant contribution to support the victims of the fire.
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Bologna: wholesale prices recorded on 29 February
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"With our platform we offer global manufacturers access to the Polish retail sector."
2024-03-01 00:00
Roger Boons enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. He entered the fruit and vegetable sector in 1985 and quickly became active in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri). For the past six years,
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Scientists from the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the blue color of blueberries. The blue appearance is not due to the fruit's pigment but results from tiny crystalline structures within the berry's wax coating that reflect light specifically to create a blue hue. This
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The state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia at the end of February
2024-03-01 00:00
The Studies and Statistics Service of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has issued its report for the last week on the phenological state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia. In Almeria, the early plantings of peppers in
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The orange campaign is already wrapped up; we hope that the mandarin season will pick up by mid-March
2024-03-01 00:00
The Spanish citrus campaign has run into serious hurdles that have affected oranges and mandarins, as well as lemons and grapefruits. The conflict in the Red Sea has led to a surge in the presence of Egyptian oranges and Moroccan mandarins in the European and North American markets, displacing
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Products from the Vesuvius in great demand abroad
2024-03-01 00:00
"We've almost completed the processing of the Friarielli vegetables preserved in oil as well as into a cream. The production has doubled this year thanks to the extraordinary demand from the foreign countries where we are present (United States, Spain, France and Germany). These markets demand
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Chilean cherries take to the skies with Maersk Air Freight
2024-03-01 00:00
As the seasons change, vibrant anticipation fills the air – it's that time of year when cherries fill our markets and tables. While some see it as the onset of summer and others as the start of a new year, our collective love for these ruby-red gems is truly universal.
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Belarusian customs officers prevented the export to Russia of 300 tons of Polish pears
2024-03-01 00:00
Border officials along the Belarusian-Russian border are increasingly detecting attempts of illegal fruit and vegetable smuggling.
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ColtivaTo, the International Agriculture Festival continues its journey towards the 2025 edition, with a new appointment in the cycle of meetings dedicated to topical and relevant issues in the sector.
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Lane Late, Tango and Clemenvilla are the most sought-after varieties in January and February
2024-03-01 00:00
At the beginning of 2024, the online fruit and vegetable sales platform Naranjasyfrutas.com shared the trends of wholesaler searches in the citrus fruit sector. As can be seen in the graph below, Lane Late, Tango and Clemenvilla are the most popular varieties.
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"In the last ten days, the price of garlic has increased by 150 dollars per tonne".
2024-03-01 00:00
In recent days, affected by heavy snowfall, the price of high-quality garlic has increased by approximately USD 150 per tonne for 10 consecutive days. Wang, sales director of Jining Shangzhuo Food Co., Ltd., shares with FreshPlaza the current situation of the garlic market.
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The Albani PO, a company whose turnover has been increasing by 25% each year for the past four years, is among the most fastest growing producers and traders in south-east Sicily. Thanks to the over 80 partners covering 200 hectares in total, the volumes produced are significant and cover the
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South Mill Champs and Grupo APAL form strategic joint venture to expand mushroom production in Mexico
2024-03-01 00:00
South Mill Champs, a leading North American grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods, announced that it has entered into a cross-border partnership with Grupo APAL to form a 50/50 Mexican joint venture, Royal Champs S. de R.L. de C.V.
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"The influx of volumes has led to a decline in demand in the citrus export market".
2024-03-01 00:00
The citrus export season in China reached its peak just before the Chinese New Year holidays in early February, coinciding with a significant drop in prices. Since mid-February, citrus fruit prices have experienced a significant drop in prices.
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"Whether we are talking about Spanish round, pear or cherry tomatoes, the problems are the same".
2024-03-01 00:00
Right now there is not a very buoyant market either for Spanish vegetables, both greenhouse and open field, or for Spanish citrus. "Yesterday we had a good day of sales but today things are rather calmer. February had a quiet start
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