Since the end of January, attacks on Moroccan trucks loaded with fresh produce have been occurring in France and recently in Spain. Several Moroccan exporters have told FreshPlaza of their dismay and concern at the increase in raids. In a press release, the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture
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Kenya could soon offer avocados nearly throughout the entire year, Paul Kyalo, Managing Director of Kenyan tropical fruit exporter Konza Tropicals Limited, says: “The 2023 avocado season was good. However, we did see prices plummet from Mid-May arrivals until end of July, when we coincided
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"We know the needs of farmers so we try to offer them what they'll need to make their activity more efficient and profitable. The solutions that we currently offer will lead the future of sustainable irrigation," stated Levi Romero, commercial director of Caudal, at the International Fair of
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The Netherlands is globally recognized as a country with an innovative agricultural sector and extensive expertise in breeding, cultivation, etc. Recently, a proud Minister Piet Adema mentioned that interested parties from around the world approached him at the Grüne Woche to hear what the
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A man received support from strangers online after considering ending his relationship with his girlfriend due to her unhealthy lifestyle and refusal to eat vegetables. Despite trying to help her improve her diet and purchasing expensive multivitamins when her health declined, the man faced
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On February 15th, a meeting was scheduled in which the leading Spanish agricultural organizations, ASAJA, COAG, and UPA, had the opportunity to personally present the sector's demands to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, following a week of protests across Spain. read more

The three-year project, called Fisineddu, involves two agricultural companies in the Sardinian region, Laore and Agris, and the fruit, vegetable and food market located in Sestu (Cagliari). It is aimed at revitalizing the fruit and vegetable sector in Sardinia by experimenting and field-testing
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HelloFresh is well known for its easy to prepare meal boxes with 97.5% of the ingredients being fresh produce, they offer a convenient, healthy lifestyle option, while the supply chain presents an efficient and more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional food supply chains read more

Sweet cherry exports from Azerbaijan see steady growth, reaching approximately $120 million over the past three years, according to recent data from the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Farmers across the European Union have initiated protests, significantly impacting the global agricultural landscape. Thabile Nkunjana, a senior economist at South Africa's National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), has highlighted the potential risks these protests pose to South Africa's
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Kenya is set to resume its avocado exports after a three-month hiatus, with the Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) lifting the suspension on March 1. This decision comes after the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) had previously halted exports in November to ensure fruit quality. Initially,
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According to EastFruit analysts, onion prices in the European Union continue to rise. At the same time, a number of reasons have recently emerged for maintaining high prices longer than previously expected. Therefore, we decided to list these reasons in this brief onion market review. read more

Oranges continued to be dominated by Spanish imports, with varieties such as Navelina, Navel, Salustiana, Navelate, and Lane Late leading the market. According to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), the Spanish campaign had passed its peak, and quantities were slightly declining.
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UK farmers, frustrated by low supermarket prices and the influx of cheap food imports following post-Brexit trade agreements, are gearing up for a series of French-inspired tractor protests. Andrew Gibson, a prominent figure in the movement from Kent, has announced plans for further
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A varietal management company has a front-row seat on the upheavals and the settled periods in commercial fruit genetics. read more

The vibrant logistical situation surrounding the Red Sea has meant that Turkish apple exporters have had to plan accordingly so as to not run into any surprises. According to Aysel Oguz, commercial manager for Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap, despite these challenges
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Lei Mattheijssen bought the first crate of greenhouse asparagus of the new Dutch season on February 15. ZON will donate the €500 proceeds to KidzBase. This foundation adds color to the lives of children who, due to a disrupted home situation, can no longer live with their families. read more

Normec Foodcare will host a blueberry symposium, a free online event, on Friday, March 22. read more

The year 2023 was a successful one for Moldovan fruits. Cherries, plums, grapes, and apples produced in Moldova found their way to an increasing number of consumers in the European Union and on such distant markets as Gulf countries and Asian regions. Moldovan producers adjusted their production
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The Ozark Mango™, the seventh nectarine introduced by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program, is a yellow-fleshed and standard-acid-level nectarine tailored for growers in the Southeast or Mid-South of the United States. read more