The current mango market is highly complex. "This Peruvian season experienced a perfect storm of sorts, leading to a dreadful shortage until late last week. Arrivals are increasingly slightly; their quality is, however, still in question," begins Ive Lambert from the Belgian importer, Starfruit.… read more

Despite some asparagus having already been harvested in Granada in February, it cannot be said that the season has truly started. "The rains we've had so far will generally be beneficial, but they have prevented us from truly starting. Moreover, on February 26 and 27, a frost wiped out all the
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Van den Bos Freshpartners in ABC Westland, the Netherlands, has managed Vegimex's Moroccan product arrivals for years. When office space became available in the same business park in Poeldijk, director Willem Schrage did not have to think twice. Last weekend, the company moved from The Hague to
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Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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Irish home consumption and retail demand remain positive, colder wet conditions are likely increasing consumption. The availability of stocks continues to tighten, again prices are reflecting this. Some empty shelves can be seen towards the end of the day in retailers. The availability of seed
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MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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The onset of this year's asparagus harvest is drawing ever closer. However, the extensive rainfall during winter is causing concern for asparagus farmers across many growing regions in Germany. Many are already anticipating a delayed start to the season. With Easter arriving early this year,
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The packaging market for vegetables and fruits definitely cannot be reduced only to potato bags, citrus nets or apple boxes, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: "The last 20 years have been a period of intensive development of the fruit and vegetable
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Europatat is glad to announce the opening of registrations for its annual Congress that will take place in Brussels on 23 & 24 May 2024. The event will count with the presence of Rik Vera who will give an inspirational keynote speech during Friday's public session. Register today and don't miss
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Earlier this week, the European Parliament and the EU Council reached an agreement on the revision of complex regulations aimed at preventing the entry of new plant pests into Europe and mitigating the spread of existing ones. This development comes in response to the challenges posed by
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Mastronardi Produce is pleased to announce that its berry division has joined the SEKOYA® blueberry platform in a strategic move to elevate its blueberry offering. A retailer favorite, SEKOYA varieties are renowned for their exceptional firmness, sweet flavor, jumbo size, and extended shelf
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The harvest of peppers in the Chtouka region, near Agadir, has just come to the end of its peak, says Obeida Mansour, CEO of Universal Peppers. The grower says, "We reached peak harvest in January-February, a month earlier than usual, due to the higher temperatures this year. Climate change has
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The strawberry campaign has recovered from the slump caused by the rains and high humidity levels of February. "We all had to throw away a large amount of fruit due to rot, which affected not only the ripe fruit but also the green one that was to follow," says Simone Pierini from Agronom
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A wide-ranging assortment remained available, with Spain, Morocco, Belgium, and the Netherlands playing the most significant roles. This was complemented by Turkish and Italian products. According to BLE, beefsteak tomatoes were primarily sourced from Spain and, to a lesser extent, Belgium. The
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For the first time, cucumbers grown in one of the greenhouse complexes in the Orlovskaya region have been shipped to the Republic of Poland. A batch weighing 80 tons underwent all necessary inspections at the Orlovskaya phytosanitary testing laboratory. Experts from the Plant Quarantine and Seed
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Mushrooms continue to gain shelf space in Spanish supermarkets despite a price increase caused by the scarcity of an essential raw material for their cultivation: straw. This has posed a significant challenge this season. European regulations are increasingly preventing the use of effective
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Carter & Spencer recently launched a very eye-catching new carton design for their dragon fruit complete with the company's branding. "The new cartons reached the Australian market in time for Chinese New Year," explains Mark Bohringer, Director of International Business at Carter & Spencer. "We
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Spanish startup xNova International has announced the launch of its new technology created to help exporting companies find European importers efficiently and with low risk. With only two years of activity, xNova has managed to develop a solution that uses artificial intelligence and data
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Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas announced today that Bobby Chacko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He will also become a member of Groupe Bonduelle's global leadership team. Mr. Chacko will report to Xavier Unkovic, Groupe CEO of France-based Bonduelle. Chacko
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Butler Market Gardens grows a wide range of herbs and vegetables in Heatherton, Melbourne and Queensland. The products are harvested packed and sent to their customers on the same day. "Coriander is a popular product and demand continues to be strong. We have not seen any slowdown in demand
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