Following the good results obtained in testing during the last season, the 2023 sales campaign for the exclusive all-Italian green kiwifruit has kicked off with a focus on innovation. Dulcis™ is the new variety offered by New Plant, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna,
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Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting and, for the first time in its history, Agrico passed the €400 million mark in sales. The financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year. read more

Chiquita Panama has announced the successful negotiation to acquire the fruit production of Banapiña-Fresh Del Monte in Puerto Armuelles as of 2024. According to a statement from the company, as of January, approximately 50 weekly containers from Puerto Armuelles will be exported to the main
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As of December 1, 2023, the aggregate holdings of potato storage in Canada have experienced a 7.4% surge compared to 2023, significantly surpassing the triennial average. read more

St Mamet is branching out into cold-pressed juices (High Pressure Cold-HPF) with its new range, "Le Jus Brut". read more

Already at the start of the season for Italian lettuce for the winter of 2023/2024, there were major bottlenecks. Normally, the lettuce is always ready to harvest in the last week of October, but this year the start of the season was rather difficult. "September was consistently nice and warm,
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"We are at the beginning of a campaign that will be characterized by an increased availability of small and medium sized citrus fruits. If the weather conditions are favorable, we can expect an extended commercial campaign. More than the size of the fruit, I'm concerned about the reaction of the
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Last year, high energy prices meant there was little supply from those countries' greenhouses, so supermarkets had to switch to imports from Southern Europe. How are things looking this year? We approached Jumbo Netherlands for more insight into their supplies and strategies for the upcoming
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It is with deep sorrow that the Simonetta family, share the news of the passing of their family patriarch and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Antonio Simonetta. He peacefully departed at midday on Monday, 18 December 2023, at the age of 86. read more

In the framework of the last European Council, which took place on Thursday and Friday, the EU has agreed to open negotiations for the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In 2022, EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Ukraine in 2022 at 361,322 tons, and imports at 9,631 tons. EU
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During the first nine months of this year, Spain and the Netherlands have lost market share in the European pepper market in favor of Morocco and Turkey, according to a report prepared by the Spanish news service Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom. read more

As Christmas is nearing, the Moroccan citrus season is gradually getting underway. However, it is shaping up to be a difficult season, says Krino Röben, specialized provider and managing director of mail order company Fruchtversand24. "The first Berkane clementines arrived in the first week of
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Spain's agri-food sector is leading the country's companies' efforts to relax the new EU packaging waste regulation, which is approaching its final phase of negotiations after it passes the Council of Ministers of Environment in Brussels. read more

Precision irrigation allows for significant water and energy savings, as well as a reduced use of fertilizers and pesticides compared to traditional techniques. The company Irritec is setting up its first production site in Chile, specifically for the production of drip tapes and pipes. read more

The pause that major shipping lines are taking regarding the route via the Red Sea will have a major impact on imports and exports from several continents. This is no different for India, that was just about to start the export of their grapes to Europe. According to Sagar Deore, director for
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Australian and New Zealand fresh produce growers need to consider safe food practices a necessary step in the cost of doing business, an investment in market access, and an insurance policy against outbreaks, delegates at the International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand’s
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In the wake of India's sweeping export ban on onions, the Nepalese government has announced its intention to formally request the supply of the essential culinary ingredient from its southern neighbour. The ban, which comes as India seeks to stabilize domestic prices ahead of next year's
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Morrisons: CEO warns business needs urgent overhaul to survive read more

As part of its philosophy of constant commitment to R&D&I, Grupo Agroponiente, has joined Coexphal's Innovation and Technology Committee (CIT COEX), whose initial objective is to identify priority needs in terms of innovation and technology to carry out joint projects that are open to
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The Greenyard Board of Directors has appointed Francis Kint as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is the current Managing Director of Greenyard’s Frozen Division and will succeed co-CEOs Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld as from 1 January 2024, who will both step down from their current functions. read more