'We are proud, but also prepared to work with Japan'
2024-03-05 00:00
"Our participation in Foodex Japan in Tokyo, an important agrifood fair in Japan and a commercial event of fundamental importance for the promotion of the sector in the Asia-Pacific area, is about to start. This is a strategic market for Italy,
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"Without criteria for setting production costs, it will still not be possible to determine dominance".
2024-03-05 00:00
If the agricultural sector has demonstrated anything after more than a month of protests, demonstrations, rallies and tractor pulls throughout Spain, where, despite the impact on society, understanding and support for farmers has prevailed, it is that "it is alive", says Josep Carles Vicente, head of the
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Early start to the pomegranate season in South Africa
2024-03-05 00:00
In the traditional cereal-growing area of Swartland, South Africa, the Bovenvlei farm grows the 'Wonderful' pomegranate, a hardy medium-maturing variety with a reliable yield and adequate market demand. Bovenvlei, with 70 hectares, is one of the largest
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For the first time since the pandemic, Luciën de Wit recently visited his Indian grape suppliers. His son Luuk, who is responsible for quality management at LuBa Fresh, joined him for the first time. Luciën is impressed by the quality improvements their Indian partners have made. "The country
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Egypt almost doubled its fresh fruit exports to the EU in 2023
2024-03-05 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters targeting the EU market had a very successful 2023. They managed to almost double their export volume, exceeding half a million tonnes for the first time ever.This
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The value of canned tomato exports to Japan rose by 18% in 2023
2024-03-05 00:00
ANICAV, Associazione Nazionale Industriali Conserve Alimentari Vegetali (National Association of Industrialists of Vegetable Food Preserves), within the project 'Red Gold From Europe. Excellence in EU preserved tomatoes', co-financed by the European Union and aimed at the valorisation and promotion of tomato preserves made in Italy,
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In Egypt, climate change and geopolitical tensions dictate the pace of the agricultural season, as well as trade flows. Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, founder and commercial director of the Accretive Co for Agriculture (Atfa), tells how she has adapted to these times
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'A lower price could facilitate the sale of onions'
2024-03-05 00:00
The onion market was very quiet in February. "We managed to keep busy, but that's all there is to it. February is never the best month, and this year was no different,' observes Eric Moerdijk of the Dutch company Monie. 'I expect that with a level of
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Bulgarian mushroom market dynamics shift towards imports
2024-03-05 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms, such as white mushrooms, are reported to be affected by worms and of poor quality. Bulgarian companies are therefore increasingly favouring imports from Romania, according to Julian Kolev, president of the Bulgarian Mushroom Association.
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Mexico in peak asparagus production leading up to Easter
2024-03-05 00:00
The supply of asparagus is good right now and it looks as though it will stay that way for the next few weeks. "Currently, Mexico is in peak asparagus production," says Cruz Carrera of Five Crowns Marketing. "Last year we ran into weather conditions that hindered the overall volume of asparagus.
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The Region of Murcia is undoubtedly the largest apricot-producing area in Spain and there, in the area around the municipality of Albudeite-Campos de Río, is what "is probably the most extra-early area in Europe in terms of apricot production, along with the area of
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New EU packaging rules aim to boost circular economy
2024-03-05 00:00
The European Union has reached agreement on the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, pending formal adoption by the relevant institutions, which addresses the full life cycle of packaging. This pact introduces a series of measures aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling packaging waste.
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"After some stagnation, the chicory market should turn around"
2024-03-05 00:00
The Dutch chicory market's lofty expectations did not quite materialize in February. "In weeks 1 to 5, prices averaged at around €2.10. From week 6 to 8, they fluctuated at about €1. However, demand and prices should rebound in the next while. There was a reasonable supply for Belgian
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Israeli startup extends produce freshness with innovative sticker
2024-03-05 00:00
In an effort to combat the rapid spoilage of fruits and vegetables, an Israeli company, Liva, headquartered in Ness Ziona, has innovated a sticker that promises to prolong the freshness of produce. This technology, devised without altering the produce itself, employs a prebiotic formula that
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Bananas from Latin America at EUR 113 per 100 kg
2024-03-05 00:00
In week 8 of 2024, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at EUR 113/100 kg. In the Netherlands, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were EUR 110/100 kg. In Belgium, they stood at EUR 96/100 kg,
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Late varieties of Chilean grapes are on their way
2024-03-05 00:00
It has been a difficult season for imported grapes, especially from Chile, but that is beginning to change. "So far this season, it has been very, very difficult to get supplies," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®. "Since Peru started a little bit before
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Zespri tackles counterfeit kiwifruit packaging in China
2024-03-05 00:00
In response to the proliferation of counterfeit packaging and unauthorized cultivation of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in China, Zespri has intensified its legal and investigative efforts. The New Zealand-based company discovered that Chinese growers have been unlawfully growing the patented
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“Compared to last year, we now yield 1050kg of cucumbers and 626kg of tomatoes per m2 annually”
2024-03-05 00:00
"We have moved from an R&D stage into a full production scale since January 2023. It's been a crucial period for us, both technologically and economically. The completion of a Proof of Concept (POC) facility, spanning 300m2, marked a significant milestone for Grow-Tec, showcasing their ability
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Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU
2024-03-05 00:00
On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse, and recycle packaging, increase safety, and boost the circular economy.The new measures aim to make packaging used in the EU safer and more sustainable by requiring all packaging to be
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Since mid-February, there's been a mandarin variety in the market that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain: the Gold Nugget variety, recognizable for its rough skin and very sweet taste. "Our customers demand the Gold Nugget," says Silvana Sorli, from the company Frutas Sorli, based
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