Despite a variety of challenges, Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Planet Israel, is positive about the upcoming citrus season in Israel: “The cultivation period for Israeli citrus in 2023 has been largely favorable, with warm temperatures and adequate rainfall contributing to healthy fruit
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For the OP Zuccarella cooperative, the new strawberry season has been underway for about two weeks now. Supply and demand are currently unbalanced. There is a strong demand for the product from both Italian and foreign operators, according to sales manager Luca Zuccarella. read more

The arrival of air-freighted cherries this week was relatively concentrated, with a significant increase in quantity, specification and variety compared to previous weeks. In addition to Brooks, the varieties on sale include Santina, Royal Dawn, and Bing, among which Santina accounts for a
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Huelva's avocado production has experienced exponential growth in recent years. Data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture show that in 2018 there were only 25 hectares in production in the province, while in 2022 this figure had increased exponentially to 1,800 hectares. Huelva has
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Folding crates are being used more and more frequently in modern agriculture. Family-run Gemüsehof Werner, based in Dienste in Lower Saxony, also relies on collapsible crates from Ringoplast to pack its pumpkins. The 600x400x233mm hinged box was produced in green with white locking handles. The
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A serial tomato thrower is killing people in the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings (UK). Using tomatoes and sometimes apples as ammunition, seven unlucky passers-by have already been hit in drive-by fruit attacks. One of the victims ended up with a broken cheekbone, proving that this 'vitamin
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A new heat wave has been concerning citrus growers in São Paulo state. Temperatures are higher than those registered in the last wave, in September, and the heat is lasting longer. The weather may affect the 2024/25 production, but it is still early to estimate possible impacts. read more

As sudden changes in temperatures caused by global climate change in the Black Sea Region have adversely impacted hazelnut yields, climate scientist Professor Dr. Mehmet Levent Kurnaz made some statements on the importance of relocating the hazelnut plantations. read more

The broccoli and cauliflower supply in the European markets remains low due to the sudden end of the seasons in central and northern European countries, as well as the delayed harvests in Spain, the main supplier of brassicas in the fall and winter months. read more

UAE: Union Coop caters 30mln tons of fresh produce in 2023 read more

Taco van der Louw and his Dutch company Up & Up Talent Solutions have been placing candidates in the fresh produce sector for five years now. That function has gone far beyond recruitment, selection, and hiring. "We, for example, also provide assessments, coaching, business acquisitions, and
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Reports from around the world currently describe a dynamic global blueberry market. The Netherlands is grappling with an ongoing shortage, particularly from Peru and South Africa, leading to persistently high prices and challenges for suppliers. In Germany, importers face a significant drop in
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In the Komi Republic, tomatoes emerged as the leaders in price growth in October, while cucumber prices experienced a decline during the same period. read more

Official data confirms that Spanish orange prices this year, in which Spanish citrus supply will remain low and inflation continues present, remain at high levels. read more

In these days of mid-autumn, at the Sant'Orsola cooperative, the evaluation of the 2023 harvest and the forecasts for 2024 are overlapping. The focus is on the blueberry that the cooperative produces from the north to the south of Italy, on the farms of its 800 members. The strategies adopted
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Farmers in Tajikistan have already gathered more than 790,000 tons of potatoes since the beginning of the current year, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture. The potato yield per hectare is reported to be 240 centners, as per the source. read more

"It's vital to all have the same vision and interest. We must focus on adding the maximum value to potatoes, with much attention to greatly reducing waste throughout the chain, from grower to customer. That's how we see the future," begins Jan Bijleveld, CEO of PotatoNext, a new Dutch
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Trufresh has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, to include the following additional sales order numbers distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be
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The marketing of ware potatoes was uneventful overall. The choice of varieties did not change significantly and demand was easily met. According to the BLE, there were no fundamental movements in prices. read more

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