To achieve the targeted 6% increase in exports this year, exporters are advised to prioritize major markets such as the US, the EU, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. read more

In a recent announcement on their Facebook page, LLC "AV LIHT", the foremost official importer of asparagus seedlings in Ukraine, revealed the successful completion of the registration process for three hybrid varieties of asparagus from the University of Guelph in Canada. read more

In 2023, Mexico witnessed a significant downturn in avocado exports, marking the steepest decline in 13 years, according to data from Banxico. Despite a 23.4% increase in export volume reported by the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA), the total export value of avocados decreased by
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is facing mounting pressure from agricultural unions staging protests in Paris. The unions are demanding action from the government on issues related to pay, taxes, and regulations. read more

Carlópolis, situated in the pioneer north of Paraná, stands as the largest producer of table guava in the state. Annually yielding approximately 38 thousand tons of fruit, guava production constitutes a substantial 25% of the municipality's GDP. read more

Over the past three years, intensive efforts have been made to fully prepare the Antwerp port for the reception of container ships with a draft of 16 meters. This opens doors for Antwerp to be the first port of call for the largest ships. Achieving this milestone involved six meticulous test
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In 2023, berry exports from Mexico saw a notable growth rate of 4.8%, totaling 2,653 million in value and 295,600 tons in volume, marking a 7.2% increase over 2022. Blueberries are a significant component of Mexico's berry exports, with projections from the United States Department of
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Vietnam's agricultural exports are under scrutiny from importing countries, with warnings issued to farmers and exporters regarding potential rejection of their products if quality standards aren't improved. The Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and the EU have highlighted the EU's new
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Egyptian sweet potato exporters have had a remarkable start to the current season, as they have significantly boosted their shipments to the EU from July to November 2023, according to EastFruit. They have also set the stage for breaking their own record of sweet potato exports to the European
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Thanks to good weather and improved management techniques, the yield and quality of Chinese pears will increase in the 2023/24 season, with a high commercial fruit rate. With the bumper harvest and the start of the production season, shipping has returned to normal, and overseas market demand
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Over the past decade, Bhutan's horticulture sector has faced escalating challenges, marked by a notable decline in fruit yields due to diseases and pests. Key cash crops, notably oranges and apples, have seen production drops exceeding 50% between 2012 and 2022. read more

French growers are looking to expand their protest actions in an attempt to increase pressure on the government. Protesting farmers are once again blocking roads in France, parking their tractors on various highways. The main road to the port near Calais is blocked, and trucks heading to the
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Enrique Colilles is stepping down as manager of Trops after 26 years, making way for Víctor Luque, who is becoming the general manager of the largest subtropical producer cooperative in Europe, with around 4,000 producer members and an annual turnover of nearly 200 million euros. read more

Several months ago, Belgian food service wholesaler Square Melon relocated from bustling Ghent to nearby Zelzate. The Cash and Carry is still in Ghent, but for order picking and transportation, the company proactively chose a site with room to grow. "By now, most customers with specific requests
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The current New Zealand Hass avocado season is proving to be a challenging one for growers, with record low volumes of fruit exported. Down by more than a million trays compared to previous years, many orchards are still recovering from three consecutive seasons of adverse weather conditions. read more

"We have been offering pomegranates from Turkey since October and will continue to do so until about mid/late March. They are currently quite expensive. Each week, we receive five to six trucks, each carrying 17 to 18 tons. We also have Santa Maria pears, Devici pears and quinces available until
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AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a prominent global player with a mission to prevent food loss and conserve the planet’s resources through innovation, announces their participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin, 7-9 February. This year, AgroFresh will attend with a refreshed brand promise to the
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UK: Amazon Prime members can now get free delivery on HelloFresh orders read more

Due to the cold weather, business has been somewhat subdued at the Munich wholesale market in the first few weeks of the new year. "Sales of our main products from Italy, baby leaf, arugula, and baby spinach, could be better at the moment. However, we see absolutely no issues in terms of
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A set of three new nectarine cultivars has been introduced to extend the availability of fruits for producers and consumers alike. Developed by the Stone Fruit Genetic Improvement Program at Embrapa Clima Temperado (RS), the varieties BRS Cathy, BRS Dani, and BRS Janita offer ripening periods
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