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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
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Mushroom market dynamics shift towards imports
2024-03-04 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms such as white mushrooms are reported to be wormy and of poor quality. Therefore, Bulgarian companies are increasingly favouring imports from Romania, as stated by Julian Kolev, Chairman of the Association of Forest Mushroom and Fruit Processors. Currently, the focus
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'Garlic prices have risen by more than $130/mt in the last ten days'
2024-03-04 00:00
In China, the recent heavy snowfall has pushed up the price of high-quality garlic by about $150 per tonne over the past 10 days. Wang, sales manager of Jining Shangzhuo Food Co. Ltd, spoke about the current conditions in the garlic market and said
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Fruits de Ponent and Actel Grup have created Novacoop Mediterranea
2024-03-04 00:00
The members of the cooperatives Grup Cooperatiu Fruits de Ponent and Actel Grup have unanimously approved the creation of a shared company, with an equitable participation of 50% by both entities. The agreement is the culmination of a year of joint efforts which will result in the creation of
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Catalonia's clementine and mandarin production increases by 20%
2024-03-04 00:00
Clementine and mandarin production in the Terres de l'Ebre increased by 20% over the previous season, according to data from the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC). This increase comes after the previous harvest was lower than usual, and stood at 82,000 tons of
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"The vertical farm we have rented is based in a local gardening school and comprises three 200-square-metre, three-level canals. In December, we start growing the mother plants, using in-vitro cultures. In March, we harvest the stolons and root them
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Clementines with prices below production costs
2024-03-04 00:00
"For at least 20 years, things have not been going well for agricultural producers in every sector. As I see it, from a strictly logical point of view it seems inexplicable that a product, however exclusive and beautiful, is not adequately remunerated. Therefore farmers
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Why are blueberries blue?
2024-03-04 00:00
Scientists at the University of Bristol have unravelled the mystery behind the blue colour of blueberries, which is not due to pigment in the fruit, but to tiny crystalline structures within the berries' wax layer that reflect light in such a way as to create a blue hue.
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'Lighter tax burden for farms'
2024-03-04 00:00
What opportunities are contained in the government's fiscal proxy for fruit and vegetable and agribusiness entrepreneurs? And what are the best ways to access credit? These questions were answered today by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Maurizio Leo and
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Investigations unveil potential link between steady prices of bananas and illicit drug trafficking activities
2024-03-04 00:00
Within the European market, the nominal price of bananas has remained relatively stable over the past quarter-century, maintaining an average cost of around $1 per kilogram. This price stability is attributed to both biological and economic factors, with bananas being a year-round crop which
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The next three weeks are crucial for South Carolina peaches.
2024-03-04 00:00
South Carolina peach growers need a better season this year. "In 2023, the total volume harvested was about 10 percent of normal following a frost in mid-March," says Jimmy Forrest of Dixie Belle Peaches. The trees started to
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"From a horticultural and business point of view, the switch to HR tomatoes was a must for us".
2024-03-04 00:00
In week 8, the first mini cucumbers and snake cucumbers could be harvested in the Sippel greenhouse in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "Gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant a little later on our premises. The same
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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Who is behind the importation of Egyptian oranges in Europe?
2024-03-04 00:00
The importation of fresh oranges from third countries, specifically from Egypt, by European Union member states is one of the issues that is raising the most concerns this season amongst Spanish producers and operators. Both importation and exportation are inherent to trade, and we have to
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A recent investigation by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delves into the factors influencing E. coli contamination across various leafy greens, including romaine and green-leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, and collards. Mengyi Dong, the study's lead author, highlights the frequent
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The most recent controversy has to do with the import of oranges from Egypt, with Italian oranges remaining on the trees. But is this really the case? After a closer look, it doesn't seem that these complaints are made out of thin air, because the stress on the imported product is very much felt
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'Export of Conference pears is going fantastically, Alexander Lucas has come to a standstill'
2024-03-01 00:00
The export of Conference pears is currently going exceptionally well. "The pears are going in all directions, and it's truly a challenge to keep up with the demand. We might well say this is the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of Zeeland Fruit from Kattendijke, specialized in the export
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Egypt almost doubled fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023. They managed to almost double their export volume, reaching over half a million tons for the first time ever!
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Domestic storage potatoes have continued to dominate the market, complemented by French Agata and Dutch Victoria from Frankfurt. Early potatoes from Italy and Cyprus have gained slightly in importance, not least because of the price differential. According to the Office
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Vanguard International and Continental Fresh partner on branded table grape program
2024-03-01 00:00
Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, has come together with Vanguard Group International, a vertically integrated farming, marketing and sales organization, to pilot a program that would continue to build awareness of Corporate
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