Vietnam market now open to South African oranges
2024-03-14 00:00
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) announce that a new bilateral protocol has been established, opening the Vietnamese market to South African oranges. This is good news for the South African
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New bell pepper varieties for the Spanish market
2024-03-14 00:00
As is well-known, Italy and Spain are the countries of reference when it comes to European fresh produce, and, as a consequence, they are the leading procurement territories in the old continent. Harmonniz is a seed company among the protagonists in Almeria for the development of flavorful
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First Zespri kiwifruit charter of 2024 sets sail for China
2024-03-14 00:00
Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai. The vessel Kowhai – which was named by Zespri in 2020 – is carrying 700,000 trays, or around 2,500 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, as well as 15 containers of
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Egyptian oranges exported at the same price as the local market
2024-03-14 00:00
The Egyptian citrus industry is set for a complicated end to the season. Growers and exporters are merely waiting to clear their volumes and put an end to a season marked by low prices and a shrinking market. Amged Nessem, Export Manager of El Teriak Farms, explains the factors influencing
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Russia: vegetable imports to Kuzbass halved
2024-03-14 00:00
Since the beginning of 2024, Kuzbass has imported 1100 tons of pre-quarantined products from abroad. Import of fruit and vegetable products in the Kemerovo region decreased by half compared to the same period in 2023 (2100 tons, according to Rosselkhoznadzor). This trend has been ongoing since
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“Peru’s ginger supplies low due to 60% less sowing”
2024-03-14 00:00
Peru's ginger supplies remains limited despite good demand in their key markets of Europe, the USA and Canada. Leandro Manuel Llacctarimay Figueroa, Sales and Operations Manager from Agroexportaciones Llacta: "The supply in Peru is limited at this time because sowing in 2022 was 60% less
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"Being able to work with avocados of differentiated quality improves the reputation of commercial operators"
2024-03-14 00:00
On March 12, the Avocado Producers Association ASOPROA officially introduced the Aguacates CV quality brand at the Sinyent facilities in the municipality of Polinyà del Xúquer. According to the association's president, Celestino Recatalá, "this quality brand aims to differentiate the quality
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"White zucchini is increasingly gaining ground in the export market"
2024-03-14 00:00
The white zucchini campaign is underway at a good pace in the Spanish province of Cadiz. White zucchini is a variety of zucchini with a lighter skin, traditionally consumed in western Andalusia as an alternative to the more popular green variety and which is increasingly gaining ground in the
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Garlic acreage in Spain down by 15% for the 2024-2025 season, and by over 30% in two years
2024-03-14 00:00
The garlic planting season has already come to a close in Spain, and the acreage devoted to this crop is expected to decrease by around 15% compared to the previous campaign, when a significant decline had already been recorded. Thus, according to the National Association of Garlic Producers and…
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"Our projection is to increase volumes from two to three containers to at least five to six containers per week"
2024-03-14 00:00
The Kenyan avocado export avocado season opened on 1st March 2024 and will run until November 2024. There has recently been an uptick in demand for clean-quality seedlings and the government intervention of supplying quality seedlings to farmers was well received by farmers. This improved the
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Canadian greenhouse grower expands tomato line
2024-03-14 00:00
DelFrescoPure® has introduced a new tomato--The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine™, as seen most recently at the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) show in Tampa, Florida. Ripened and packed on the vine in peak perfection, these bright red tomatoes feature vibrant aromas and pack a punch of
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Iran taxes its apple exports - fueling further price rise
2024-03-14 00:00
Iran's recent imposition of export duties on apples, effective from March 20, 2024, for a three-month duration, is poised to intensify the already strained global fresh apple market dynamics, EastFruit highlights. This move is anticipated to play into the hands of Southern Hemisphere exporters.
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The Peruvian mango sector has faced significant challenges over the past year, particularly due to the El Niño phenomenon, which has had a negative impact on the supply. Despite the expansion of the acreage to regions such as Lambayeque and Áncash, which promised to diversify the supply and
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Dutch companies join forces
2024-03-14 00:00
Smits Uien and Mol Fresh Food have joined forces. Together, these Dutch companies boast over 150 years of onion processing experience. "This merger marks the beginning of a promising collaboration, with a focus on service, quality, and expertise," the parties announced. A solid foundation"By
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Potato sales gradually picked up pace with the arrival of the first asparagus. Domestic stored potatoes consistently dominated the market and usually continued to impress in terms of quality. Some varieties had sporadically withdrawn from marketing. According to BLE, price changes were the
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"Tutti, the apple variety adapted to climate change, will start to be sold this fall in the wholesale market"
2024-03-14 00:00
The innovative Tutti apple, developed in Catalonia in response to climate change, is gearing up for its wholesale launch this fall, following a test marketing period in a Catalan supermarket chain. This breakthrough is the result of twenty years of collaboration between Catalonia and New
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Grower introduces new peel-reseal pint for organic snacking tomatoes
2024-03-14 00:00
Jacobs Farm del Cabo, a grower-packer of organic vegetables and herbs, has introduced its new del Cabo® Peel-Reseal Pint in the organic snacking tomato category. "We have watched the industry-wide adoption of top seal replacing single-use plastic clamshells and sought our unique take on this new…
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"Manbol: New beach game with ball in the shape of mango is gaining popularity in Rio"
2024-03-14 00:00
Manbol, inspired by childhood mango-throwing games in the Amazon, has become a popular beach sport in Brazil. Invented by Rui Hildebrando and recognized in 2004, it's played with mango-shaped balls, challenging reflexes and stamina. Simple rules dictate scoring: land the ball on the opponent's
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Russia: Dagestan's Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored almost 107,000 seedlings since early 2024
2024-03-14 00:00
Since the beginning of 2024, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration in the Republic of Dagestan has overseen the control of 7 batches of grape and apple seedlings, totalling 106,900 units, intended for sale and planting within the region. At the storage facilities, officials conducted a sampling of
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With the completely unknown in Europe Philippine Pili nuts, German company Die Frischebox Ltd won second place at the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) in 2017. Despite a successful market launch, a recall and a mandatory Novel Food procedure by the European Commission put a spanner in the
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