Too wild, Dutch onion exports are not, says Gerard Hoekman. "It's a standard pre-Christmas period. Batches are being cleared out, but it's never spectacular. Many companies will probably also stop between Christmas and New Year. After all, it's only three working days," he says. read more

In the last 15 years, Spanish tomato exports have decreased by 34%, going from 957.6 million kilos in 2008 to 629.27 million kilos in 2022. However, since the average price in this period went from 0.89 euros per kilo to 1.75 euros per kilo, revenues increased and went from 848.8 million euro in
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Deglet Nour dates from the new Algerian harvest have been shipped to Europe for several weeks now. "We generally have good volumes available, even if more dates have to be sorted out," says Eden Fruit. The company, which is based in Kehl am Rhein, sources a significant proportion of its produce
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At a North Vancouver dump, several people encountered a mountain oranges. Strangely nothing seems to be wrong with the fruit. According to one source, the fruit simply ripened too early for the holiday season, so a food broker was getting rid of them. As for how many oranges were being dumped,
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The gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23. According to Avocados Australia’s Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report, this is a return to the 2020/21 level. read more

The restrictions on the irrigation allocation for irrigators of the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation this season, of up to 90% for crops with higher water consumption, compared to their concessional allocation, has had an impact (for the second consecutive year) on citrus producers in the
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According to EastFruit analysts, a sharp surge in demand for Turkish mandarins was noted in the past week, which led to an increase in transportation fees by logistics companies. Another bad news for buyers of mandarins was rainy weather in the Mersin region, which led to delays in harvesting
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With the import of 574,046 tons of fresh fruit, China is the second largest destination for Chilean fresh fruit. Cherries, with 63% of the total volume, are the most exported product. read more

The drought has had a strong impact on Malaga's mango and avocado crops severely affecting producers. One of these producers is Antonio Sarmiento, 85, who has been producing tropical crops for more than four decades and currently manages a 20-hectare farm in Benamocarra with his five children. read more

Back in 2013, a research breeding program for kiwiberries started off in New England. Led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) scientist Iago Hale, the kiwiberry research program’s goal is to develop varieties that are both highly adapted to grow in the northeast and have
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As predicted before, the earlier end of the Santa Maria pear campaign has led to earlier exports of another variety, especially to Israel, says Paris Karastergios, import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A.: read more

Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruit invites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their
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On a cool spring New England day in 2013, young kiwiberry vines were planted at the University of New Hampshire's Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, beginning a now-decade-old research breeding program for a crop that may one day be commonplace in the region's agricultural production. Led by
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Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket launches International Fruit Festival - 'Fruit Exotica' read more

Round and Roma tomato supply is in transition right now, leaving the supply light. "This is pretty normal for this time of year," says Megan Stallings, senior account manager of tomato sales for Calavo Growers. "Baja, Jalisco, and Central Mexico are the main areas in production, and they're at
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Retilplast, the company from southern Italy that manufactures, processes and commercializes nets, films, and tarpaulins, has launched Dual-tex, a new two-colored plastic cover with a dual function. read more

Fruit cultivation is increasingly vulnerable to weather extremes. Getting a good crop into storage is no longer always a given and you must get better at guarding against Mother Nature's whims. "Hail net systems are increasingly becoming an investment growers consider," begins Jeroen de Beste of
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Egypt and Morocco are the primary beneficiaries of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU within the horticultural sector, with both experiencing a significant surge in exports to the British market over the past five years, according to EastFruit. read more

After almost a decade, Simba founders Maurice Ott and Rober Sijm have parted ways. Maurice will continue the Dutch company and has ambitious plans for further team growth and a move to a modern location where Simba can keep expanding in packaging, sorting, and exporting. read more

More than 90 people attended the 2-day seminar organized in Avignon at the end of November by the Association of Producers Peaches and Apricots of France. It was an opportunity to look back on a difficult season, “but also to look ahead to 2024, a year which holds many surprises.” read more