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“Blueberry prices are crazy now in Israel, with good demand for South African table grapes too”
2024-02-28 00:00
An importer of blueberries and table grapes into Israel says the consumer demand in his country has not waned for these healthy fruits, despite the complications in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai from the fresh produce importing company Lucky Berry: "Blueberry prices are very high. This is
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"Our product stays fresh for 30 days in the fridge and does not generate any waste".
2024-02-28 00:00
The recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin was the setting for the official launch of Halls' Naked Avocado range. The fresh convenience avocado range includes cubes, halves and guacamole.
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A calendar that almost covers 12 months a year with table tomatoes and red and yellow lamuyo peppers. Tomato segments include smooth round (i.e. so-called bunch tomatoes), cherry, plum, oblong and midi-plum tomatoes. "Il Marchio d'Oro", a company located in Vittoria, Sicily, focused on the
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The Port of Hamburg maintains its position in challenging conditions
2024-02-28 00:00
Geopolitical and economic challenges weighed on throughput in all North Range ports in 2023. The declining development of the German economy and the subdued consumer sentiment also affected the business of Germany's largest all-purpose port. In 2023, container throughput declined in comparison
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The Leanri is a mandarin variety for professionals
2024-02-28 00:00
Last month, the Leanri brand held a number of meetings with producers specialized in the cultivation of its mandarin, with the goal of learning firsthand about their experience in managing the variety.
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In February 2024, agricultural products from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. How did Saudi Arabia, with its arid climate and heavy dependence on imports for its agricultural products, manage to export its agricultural products to Europe for the first time in February 2024?
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Supermarket oranges recalled in France over pesticide levels
2024-02-27 00:00
A mass recall of oranges sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets is underway in France, with the product found to have pesticide levels above EU limits. The alert was raised by the official government recall site RappelConso at the end of last week.
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'Difficult situation on the red onion market leads customers to exclude the Netherlands'
2024-02-27 00:00
'Absurd' is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the red onion season. "In a way we predicted this. Throughout Europe, fewer red onions were planted and in many areas the quality was poor. This caused prices to skyrocket."
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Lots of news at the Lettuce Demo Days
2024-02-27 00:00
Over 80 participants, including growers, technicians, nurserymen, cooperatives and retailers took part in the greenhouse lettuce demonstration day organised by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the Società Agricola Capuano in Fondi (province of Latina) in February. During the event, the
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Amid increasing consumer spending within Ukraine, agricultural entities are significantly investing in the development of the domestic market. This shift towards internal consumption has been partly prompted by logistical challenges in exporting vegetables and restrictions at borders with
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Demand has slowed down for Greek citrus
2024-02-27 00:00
After a solid start, the demand for oranges from Greece has calmed down a bit, says George Balakanakis of Greek fruit exporter Balakanakis: "The first part of the Greek orange season has turned out very good for us. However, current demand is a bit slower compared to the start of the season. For
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Potato cultivation in Morocco progresses under optimal conditions
2024-02-27 00:00
The potato season in the Lucus region of northwest Morocco is progressing under optimal conditions, unaffected by the severe drought the country is experiencing, according to Oussama Didouch, who grows various fruits and vegetables.
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Softer sales for salad kits at retailer's deli counters
2024-02-27 00:00
Is there a shift in salad kits at retailers' deli counters? Wayde Nichols seems to think so. "We're seeing that with salad kits for major retailers, they're switching to pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than fresh greens do. That's definitely a trend that has come forward
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"The bad situation in the red onion market is causing customers to increasingly avoid the Netherlands".
2024-02-27 00:00
"Absurd". This is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the situation of the red onion season. "We could see it coming. At European level, fewer red onions were sown and the quality has not been uniform everywhere either. This has caused prices to rise to
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France asks the EU to ban the import of fruit and vegetables treated with thiacloprid
2024-02-27 00:00
As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France asked the European Commission on 21 February to suspend the sale on the European market of fruit and vegetables
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"Our ARRA Red Factor grapes have conquered Berlin".
2024-02-27 00:00
In early February, the ARRA stand in Berlin displayed plenty of fresh table grapes from Brazil, South Africa and, for the first time, India. Nomi Karniel-Padan, sales manager of Grapa Varieties, proudly reports: "The earliest variety of all, the ARRA
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'The product will end several days earlier than normal'
2024-02-27 00:00
The quantities of potatoes harvested were smaller than usual, due to the weather, and now comes the time of reckoning. "We estimate that we will have Selenella potatoes for another five to six weeks or so," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the consortium, "so
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A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge. These results expand on prior research which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
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Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time
2024-02-27 00:00
In February 2024, vegetables from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was reported on television. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports manage to cover the needs of the
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Greenhouse grower plans to open three new facilities
2024-02-27 00:00
Indoor leafy green grower BrightFarms is preparing to participate in SEPC Southern Exposure. The company will provide attendees with insights into the three high-tech greenhouse farms it plans to open later this year and showcase its four Crunch Kit™ salads.
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