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"We have tripled our greenhouse acreage."
2024-04-18 00:00
The Egyptian watermelon season is about to begin, and one exporter has made significant investments to boost production, according to Reham Kamal, export and marketing manager at Egypt Fresh Energy, a leading Egyptian fresh produce exporter. "In response to the increasing demand for watermelons last season, we have
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Kantar: Cost-conscious consumers are increasingly favoring imperfect or "wonky" vegetables
2024-04-18 00:00
Sweden: Simone Margulies appointed new President and CEO of Axfood
The Board of Directors of Axfood has appointed Simone Margulies, currently Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, as President and CEO of Axfood as of 15 August 2024. Simone Margulies will succeed Klas from that date onwards. read more
The Board of Directors of Axfood has appointed Simone Margulies, currently Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, as President and CEO of Axfood as of 15 August 2024. Simone Margulies will succeed Klas from that date onwards. read more
Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw jest stabilna. „Oczekujemy dobrej podaży i warunków w tym sezonie wiosennym, podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku” - mówi Kevin Crossgrove, menedżer sprzedaży organicznych produktów w The Nunes Company, Inc., domu marki Foxy Organic. Obecnie podaż ekologicznych warzyw w Nunes jest...
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Leading pecan companies have announced a collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights.
2024-04-18 00:00
With nut products experiencing robust growth in the snack category, flavored pecans have become a popular choice among consumers, driving both planned and impulse purchases at grocery stores, convenience stores, and retailers. Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company, both multi-generational businesses specializing in Georgia pecans, are at the forefront of this trend.
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Shortage of supply in Ireland has led to high demand for high-quality stock, resulting in premium prices.
2024-04-18 00:00
As wet weather persists, very few plantings have been carried out again this week in Ireland. The colder weather conditions have increased home consumption and retail sales as stocks of 2023 season potatoes continue to dwindle. The supply shortage has resulted in packing quality stock.
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From apples to kiwifruit - "a thrilling challenge"
2024-04-18 00:00
"Thrilling" is the adjective used by Fabio Zanesco, the current Head of VIP contracted varieties and the new CEO of the Consorzio Kiwi giallo Kikokà (Europe) as of September 1, 2024, to describe the major move he is getting ready for. It will be an adventure that will take him to Bologna, along with his family.
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"Rynek limonek z pewnością będzie gorący do drugiego tygodnia maja"
2024-04-18 00:00
Limety są obecnie bardzo popularne na rynku. "To było coś innego; ten rynek powraca z głębokiej zapaści," wyjaśnia Wim Bezemer z Four Seasons Fruit Supply (FSFS) w Holandii. "Jednakże, w ostatnich tygodniach wysłano mniej limet, a popyt został dobrze skumulowany. Często ten produkt jest"
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Truskawki są uprawą bardzo wrażliwą na światło, wymagającą długotrwałego nasłonecznienia, aby w pełni wyrazić swój genetyczny potencjał. Antonio Carrera jest wynalazcą regulowanego systemu trzech rzędów. Jest bardzo świadomy potrzeb truskawek i wziął je pod uwagę podczas projektowania.
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"Inwestycyjne fundusze wyrażają już zainteresowanie kapitalizowaniem na tej kryzysowej sytuacji w sektorze cytrusów."
2024-04-18 00:00
The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price data from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 throughout the year.
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According to information from the Primorsky phytosanitary control posts, from the beginning of the year until April 15, the Primorsky Interregional Administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of 1,100 tons of fresh strawberries from China and Egypt. China emerged as the leader in this import.
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Fruit companies around the world are using iPhones to perform more efficient fruit sizing for crops such as citrus, apples, grapes, stone and pome fruit, pomegranates, and most recently avocados and macadamias. "The TrueFruit AI fruit sizing toolset has been enthusiastically adopted by producers and
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"Organic asparagus sales are currently strong."
2024-04-18 00:00
Po I 'false start' w połowie lutego, kampania organicznych szparagów na farmie Pasquariello Giovanni w Carapelle (Foggia, Włochy) oficjalnie rozpoczęła się w połowie marca. W sumie firma uprawia 20 hektarów organicznych i 20 hektarów konwencjonalnych szparagów. Apuliańska firma specjalizuje się w
After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more
After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more
The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price reports from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 since the beginning of the year.
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ProHass anticipates a decrease in avocado production in Peru, along with reduced sizes.
2024-04-18 00:00
The current avocado season in Peru is facing significant challenges, with an anticipated decrease of 25% to 30% in production compared to the previous season, as stated by Juan Carlos Paredes, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Peru (Prohass).
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PGI lemons from Sorrento are well-suited for both the fresh and processed produce markets due to their medium-large size, elliptical shape, juiciness, high vitamin C and mineral salt content, good balance between sugars and acids, and medium-thickness peel, which is particularly suitable.
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Sun World International, LLC, a global company specializing in fruit variety development and licensing, has successfully thwarted fraudulent activities on the popular social media platform TikTok in China. The company recently discovered unauthorized individuals trying to misrepresent them.
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Fruit trees are blooming in Lapseki, Turkey.
2024-04-18 00:00
In the Lapseki district of Çanakkale, Turkey, known for its important role in the country's fruit production, the orchards are currently in bloom, resembling the Japanese Sakura blossoms. This signals a promising harvest season ahead. Ali Kaçan, the district's ...
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The European Commission is considering the possibility of mandating cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits.
2024-04-18 00:00
Po raz pierwszy Komisja Europejska jest otwarta na konieczność stosowania chłodzenia dla wszystkich importowanych owoców cytrusowych, które stanowią ryzyko szkodników; środek, którego sektor rolniczy w Walencji domagał się od dawna, aby zapobiec wprowadzaniu chorób i zagwarantować wzajemność w handlu.
The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits that present a pest risk for the first time, a measure that the Valencian agricultural sector has long requested to prevent the entry of diseases and to guarantee reciprocity in trade. read more
The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits that present a pest risk for the first time, a measure that the Valencian agricultural sector has long requested to prevent the entry of diseases and to guarantee reciprocity in trade. read more
"Rozwój biznesu z Bułgarią jest możliwy."
2024-04-18 00:00
A delegation of companies from Bulgaria will participate in the upcoming edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 8-10, 2024). Marina Evtimova from Expo Business Partner will discuss the advancements in Bulgarian fruit and vegetable production and the specific needs of companies. "In Bulgaria, companies produce..."
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The Dutch company C. Gottmann has been importing mangoes from Puerto Rico for over 25 years. "This year's first container has already arrived. That's somewhat earlier than previous years, but the quality is truly exceptional," says Ron Duinkerke. "A fantastic climate and thorough cultivation."
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