As fall sets in with storms, showers, and strong wind gusts, these fresh fruity popsicles are a treat not limited by changing seasons. On the Portuguese island of Madeira, an ice cream shop in the city of Funchal manages to capture summer with beautiful popsicles that exude freshness and flavor. read more

Despite a later harvest, the coloration of some apple varieties will be less intense than usual, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “Harvesting of apples started a little later in Poland, because we had some hot days and warm nights. This resulted in a
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The composite index remained stable at $1,364 this week and has dropped by 60% when compared with the same week last year. read more

The arrival of autumn traditionally marks the start of the peak season for nuts and dried fruit. "The year can simply be divided into three trimesters: the peak season between the end of September and the end of the year, the 'off-season' leading up to Easter, and the summer months which are
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With the acquisition of the cucumber breeding company, Sana Seeds, Sakata is expanding its presence in the cucumber market. "We're broadening our portfolio. After substantial investments in recent years in tomatoes and peppers, we've now gained a foothold in cucumbers," said Matthieu Maxant,
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Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping Ports reported that its total throughput in September rose by 7.9%, compared with the same month last year, reaching around 9.3 million TEUs. read more

Citrus and deciduous fruit growers across NSW continue to be supported through NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) latest plant protection guides, now available online. read more

Fresca Group Limited, one of the UK’s largest fresh produce businesses, has increased its stake in the ownership of salad grower Thanet Earth. The group announced today it had acquired the shares currently held by joint venture partners, Rainbow Growers Group UK, for an undisclosed sum. read more

ANB Group of Companies benefits from expansion capital from Norfund to drive growth read more

Syngenta Group’s Board of Directors has elected Jeff Rowe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Syngenta Group, effective January 1, 2024. Rowe is currently President, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Group’s largest business unit. He was previously President, Syngenta Seeds, where he
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Fiji: Supermarket chain records $7.7mln profit read more

Chilean fruit exporters have allegedly filed a lawsuit for a “systematic succession of abuses” before the Court of Defense of Free Competition (TDLC) against the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), it was reported in Santiago. read more

In the Netherlands, most organic onions are still in the ground, and looking ahead, Green Organics' Robbert Blok expects below-average yields. "Organic onion acreage has remained fairly stable, but we had quite an unusual growing season. Yields will, thus, not be great in the Netherlands or the
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As the Egyptian mango season draws to a close in December, prices continue to rise as demand remains steady, according to Walaa Elhabbal, General Manager of Overview growing company. read more

The Australian citrus season has been pretty good according to Sam Vasala from Sai World. The season started late and sizes were small, but demand and prices were good. read more

The state of US onion exports this season is a story of challenges and opportunities, as shared by Stu Follen of SL Follen Company. Despite facing hurdles, the industry is making strides in foreign markets, driven by favorable factors that are helping regain sales traction compared to the
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Logistics chains are seeking solutions that will allow for a transition to cleaner, greener packaging. The Dutch company Newwen is driving this change by developing and producing smart technological solutions, responsible material choices, and intelligent systems. read more

The international analytical platform EastFruit reports that Egypt’s exports of vegetables and fruits declined by 5 percent and 18.1 percent, respectively, during the first week of October compared to the last week of September. read more

Many Hungarian apple growers are complaining that they did not reach the average harvest this year because of the cooler and wetter than average spring months. Apples are grown on 45,000 hectares in the country, including 250 hectares in Tolna County. Forecasts predict a moderate apple harvest
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As global orange production shifts from the Southern Hemisphere to the North, the market is characterised by high prices in many countries. In the Netherlands, the transition from an expensive South African season to the arrival of Spanish oranges has impacted pricing. Germany continues to
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