As far as satsumas went, only Turkish imports could be acquired in Germany. These became more widely available. In terms of sizes, the fruits generally left nothing to be desired. As demand was good, they were usually easy to sell; in Berlin, they cost between €11 and €15 per 9 kg package.
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Cambodia produces mangoes throughout the year, with greater production during the dry season from November to May. Liaoning Zhongshang International Trading Co., Ltd. is engaged in the procurement and processing of mangoes in Cambodia and exports them to Russia, Central Asia and other markets.
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A TikTok user, @quitmyjob, shared a potato peeling hack that has left social media users astounded. The method involves cutting a line around the center of a potato, boiling it, and then easily peeling off the skin. This simple technique, which can also be applied to sweet potatoes, offers a
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The US dollar slid on Monday, due to expectations that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates and might even start cutting them by the first half of next year. The dollar index , which measures the currency against six major peers, slipped 0.2% to 103.20 and was headed for a monthly
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The Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, which is made up of producer and marketing associations of both products, was constituted to encourage national consumption, promote research and innovation, improve knowledge of production and the market, and promote supply regulation measures. read more

In the second annual edition of Container xChange’s Trends and Impacts report, there is a focus on the key insights that have influenced the shipping industry this year and offer predictions for potential developments in 2024. Shipping Industry Trends in 2023Due to cautious consumer spending,
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Through a comprehensive strategic alliance between the Chilean avocado producing and exporting company, Cabilfrut, together with Green SuperFood - an avocado production company in Colombia and additional operations in Brazil - have joined forces to enhance their offer with commercial programs in
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By 2030, the government of the United Kingdom intends to invest a large sum of up to £150 million in order to improve the country's capacity for self-driving technology. The development of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) is the focus of a large amount of this investment, which is
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Tosca, a prominent provider of reusable packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Indy Obhi as the new Managing Director, UK and Ireland. Reporting directly to the EMEA President, Dan Lee, his chief responsibility will be to further enhance Tosca's UK and Ireland business presence
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Japanese iron factory Ikeda, known for its precision metal processing and creating viral products, has developed a unique item: a metal hammer shaped like a banana. This unconventional tool, first made in 2019, mimics the shape of bananas grown in the Philippines. read more

When the EU Commission released its so-called Breakfast Directive earlier this year, honey, jam and fruit-juice labels are being dealt with on their own, not part of a clear and overarching Food Information to Consumers (FIC) package. The FIC would have finally regulated on the health or
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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 ALDI Belgium for more insight into their supplies and strategies for the upcoming winter
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The FAO has released a report called ‘Durian Global Trade Overview 2023’. The report provides a concise evaluation of the latest trends and developments in the global trade of durians, a tropical fruit that has been gaining popularity. It offers insights into the current state of the market,
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WTO members considered five regional trade agreements (RTAs) between the United Kingdom and various trading partners, namely Central America, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Mozambique, Moldova, Albania and Georgia. They also considered two RTAs between the European Free Trade
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The formation of a global table grape industry association, closely modelled on the World Citrus Organisation, is front of mind for Gerd Burmester who led the first panel discussion at the International Table Grape Symposium. read more

Supply of mango in the U.S. has been sporadic thanks to some delays. “It’s going to shorten up quickly. The glut over Thanksgiving was a one-time hit,” says Cindy Schwing, VP of Marketing for Splendid by Porvenir, noting that last year at this time, mango supply was more abundant and
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Polish apple exports are slowly picking up the pace again after a slow November, says Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa: “The season started on a very high note to all export destinations and slowed down from November. But it has very gradually started picking up
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The upcoming citrus season will be much easier from a commercial point of view for Egyptian exporters, helped by improved sizes and low competition, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. read more

A wholesale distribution centre is set to open in Mangystau as part of projects aimed at stabilizing prices for essential food items, discussed at a meeting chaired by the region's head, Nurlan Nogaev. read more

In cooperation with Agroatlas, the leading green bean marketer in Europe, a new firm specializing in organic production has been created in Almeria. "Biogrow Farms has been created both as a producer and marketer, specializing in vine and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and organic watermelon," said
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