Brazil's fruit exports witnessed a 6% rise in 2023, reaching a total of 1.06 million tons and generating revenue in excess of $1.2 billion, a substantial 26.73% increase from the previous year. This growth can be attributed to the diverse array of fruits cultivated in Brazil, the recognition of
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French farmers have been protesting against Aldi and Lidl, accusing them of unfair pricing. They have targeted the supermarkets by blocking roads and setting fire to hay bales in an attempt to pressure the government into action. The farmers are unhappy with working conditions, incomes,
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Neolithics, an AI agritech company working within the fresh produce industry, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. The non destructive technology eliminates inspection waste, improves productivity, and increases the volume of saleable product, growing
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South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level, although the industry is still under financial pressure. read more

Banana peels are gaining popularity as a natural teeth whitening solution. The idea is that nutrients like potassium and magnesium in the peels can help remove stains and whiten teeth. However, the potassium content in banana peels is quite low, and there's limited scientific evidence supporting
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The huge supply in the various segments of table tomatoes can create confusion and quite a few difficulties. Wholesale operators and big buyers find it difficult to find that distinctive trait in a product that could make their shelves attractive and retain final consumers. read more

According to EastFruit, a lot of onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and possibly other Central Asian countries have appeared on the Polish wholesale markets in recent weeks. In most cases, traders name Uzbekistan as the country of origin of onions. However, some market participants
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As demand for coconuts is high during these months, especially domestically, the costs of procurement of the coconuts goes up, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports: “While coconuts are available all year round in India, we usually see higher procurement
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The reduction in the Brazilian orange crop affected the volume of orange juice exports, but the increase in the commodity’s prices eventually offset it and guaranteed higher revenues from shipments in the first half of the 2023/24 harvest, from July to December. read more

The biggest increases in price this week were Spring greens at +21%, Cauliflower at 24% and forced rhubarb at a whopping +56% increase on last week. The biggest decreases in price were seen in Pak Choi at -9% and cucumbers at -14% compared to last week. read more

The market demand and prices in the US are “amazing” while also very good in Latin America, Europe and Asia too for table grapes from Chile, says Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile. “Mostly in the United States we are seeing amazing prices that are several dollars
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The GearStation, Dutch company Gearbox's smart workstation, already evaluates tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, grapes, and cut flowers like roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums, lilies, and tulips. Now, the 100% quality control of soft and stone fruits has been added. That includes strawberries,
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In Gaza, the prices of many goods, particularly vegetables, have surged, posing challenges for households already grappling with war-related hardships, as reported by Al-Ghad and Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper. read more

The potato planting campaign is practically finished in the province of Seville. Spanish growers are affected by the high costs of seed potatoes due to their scarcity in the main Central European producing countries. read more

The start date of Fruit Logistica, the Berlin trade fair scheduled for 7th to 9th February, is fast approaching and this year too, ILIP will be taking part with its packaging solutions, designed for the fruit and vegetable industry. Thermoformed punnets, trays and fruit nest trays will be
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Next week, at Fruit Logistica Berlin, A.B.L. will unveil its latest peeling machine - the MP90 – designed specifically for mangoes. “Boasting a speed of up to 90 fruits per minute, this unit stands as the fastest available in the market,” the company shares in a release. read more

The late start to the Moroccan early vegetable season, after a difficult development summer, has disrupted the normal course of the Moroccan campaign. While prices for Moroccan vegetables normally fall in September/October and rise in January/February, this year is witnessing the opposite
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In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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The situation of the lemon and orange supply in the processing industry presents unique challenges and opportunities this year due to global and local market conditions. "For oranges, we are facing a significant worldwide shortage, exacerbated by production losses in the United States and
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The quantities of vegetables available at the moment are almost in line with expectations after the gaps in supply of the past few months. Luca Pollarini and Luca Zucconelli from "Fellini Patrizio" discuss the current situation from their point of view. read more