The leading produce handler, Seeka Limited, is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at their KKP packhouse. Designed and engineered by Sean Carey, an Automation Engineer at Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack 8 boxes per minute, providing labor, time, and cost benefits.
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Increasing demand and record-high prices for Moroccan peppers
2025-03-20 00:00
The demand for Moroccan peppers is unusually high this season due to production challenges in Europe. However, yields in Morocco are lower compared to last season, leading to an increase in prices. Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, provides insights on the market situation. "Production has
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Bananas from Cameroon for France and Eastern Europe.
2025-03-20 00:00
Most of the bananas come from Latin America, but every week, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana also export this fruit to Europe. Jan Simons, operations supervisor at Eurofruitports in Antwerp, Belgium, explains, "We mainly transport palletized bananas from West Africa from the port to our terminal."
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Prickly pear growers in Tunisia are resilient against pests.
2025-03-20 00:00
Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition.
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"A sudden drop in temperature will restrict the strawberry harvest for approximately ten days."
2025-03-20 00:00
Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,...
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Supply gap for sweet peppers at the change of season
2025-03-20 00:00
Pest problems and adverse weather conditions in eastern Andalusia caused the sweet pepper campaign to end earlier in some areas. This led to limited deliveries from Spain in certain cases. The BLE reported a supply gap that could not be filled even with the start of the Dutch and Belgian seasons.
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"Rost demand for organic sliced vegetables in the Zurich region"
2025-03-20 00:00
The wet weather in large parts of Southern Europe sometimes presents fruit importers with major challenges. "At the procurement level, we look back on a very difficult organic citrus campaign. In Spain, it was too dry in the summer, then too wet. After the floods in Murcia, we are again facing..."
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Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays.
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Carmine Endive celebrates its 25th anniversary.
2025-03-20 00:00
The red endive Carmine, renowned for its sweet and nutty flavor, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Pierre Varlet, director of the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) and co-breeder responsible for its promotion, reflects on this endive exclusively grown in French soil.
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Potatoes USA debunks misconceptions about the nutritional value of sweet potatoes versus white potatoes.
2025-03-20 00:00
In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious.
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Below-average citrus prices may change in the upcoming weeks.
2025-03-20 00:00
North American citrus fruits are currently in peak season, particularly from states like California, Florida, and Texas. According to Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, "Domestic citrus products are leading the market due to favorable weather conditions and promising projections for both quantity and quality." This year, there is a strong supply of domestic fruits.
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Od teraz znowu w pełni trwa zbieranie szczypiorku w całym Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Tradycyjnie, są to pierwsze świeże warzywa uprawiane na zewnątrz w Niemczech. Bardzo pierwsze szczypior z największego ciągłego obszaru uprawy świeżych warzyw w Niemczech to
From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more
From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more
"Carara Agro Processing establishes the standard for quality in unpredictable market conditions"
2025-03-20 00:00
In an era of fluctuating market conditions and evolving consumer demands, South African company Carara Agro Processing aims to establish itself as a leader in the agricultural processing industry by setting the benchmark for quality and reliability. Carara ensures that its cherry peppers and other vegetable products are of the highest quality.
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Fruit orchard productivity is rapidly increasing in Moldova.
2025-03-20 00:00
W dziesięć ostatnich lat wydajność sadów w Republice Mołdawii znacząco wzrosła, zarówno jeśli chodzi o owoce pestkowe (wiśnie, morele, brzoskwinie, śliwki), jak i owoce pestkowe (jabłka, gruszki, pigwy). Informację tę podał Vasile Șarban, Sekretarz Stanu w Ministerstwie.
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Zespri's initial guidance for the 2025/26 season forecasts strong returns for growers.
2025-03-20 00:00
Zespri has issued initial guidelines to growers for the 2025/26 season, highlighting robust OGR per tray and per hectare ranges. The kiwifruit company provides preliminary forecast guidance as the early season fruit enters the market, which is later adjusted as more information becomes available.
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"Ceny hiszpańskich papryk wzrosły z powodu ograniczonej podaży"
2025-03-20 00:00
Wholesaler Halles Paris Sud, located at the center of the Rungis market, procures the finest fresh fruits and vegetables to supply Parisian restaurants, hotels, and bakeries. "We operate as semi-wholesalers, purchasing fresh produce directly from the Rungis market in pallet quantities, which we store in our"
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The expansion of ginger production in Peru and the expected increase in supply from Brazil are likely to lead to lower prices.
2025-03-20 00:00
The Peruvian ginger industry is currently experiencing phytosanitary challenges that may impact its international competitiveness. The sector is facing mixed expectations due to the growth of the crop and competition from countries like Brazil. The stability of the market will be influenced by how Peruvian producers navigate these issues.
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Rynek borówek ciągle ewoluuje, napędzany nowymi wymaganiami konsumentów i wyzwaniami produkcyjnymi, z którymi boryka się branża. Pomimo ciągłego wzrostu globalnego popytu, producenci są zmuszeni dostosować się do nowej rzeczywistości, jaką jest odnawianie odmian. "Nowe odmiany borówek nie są tylko lepsze niż"
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Peru exported 81,084,815 boxes (8.2 kilos each) of table grapes up to week 10 of this season, which is 32% more than in the same period last year, according to a report by Fresh Cargo Peru. This equates to 664,895 tons exported in 43,001 containers with a total FOB value of $1.6 billion.
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Chilean Royal Gala apples are redder than usual due to the heat.
2025-03-20 00:00
In cooperation with Chilean fruit exporter Nicofrut, Silvia Piezzi of Cesil has been exporting Chilean apples to the European market for years. The available varieties include Royal Gala, Gala, Granny, Fuji, and Cripps Pink. "Overall, we anticipate a decrease in fruit yield this year. The sizes are slightly
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