EastFruit reports that Morocco is on track to break a new record for the import of nuts and dried fruits in 2023. From January to October 2023, Moroccan importers have already brought a record 66 thousand tons of this product to the country’s market, which is 12% more than the whole previous year. read more

In the burgeoning field of nutritional psychiatry there are voices that claim that the right mix of foods and nutrients may serve as a buffer against stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of other psychological issues. Studies have shown, for example, that people who follow a Mediterranean
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Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, said that the low temperatures in the state - which in some areas generated snowfall - have not affected the avocado orchards, so exports are guaranteed for Super Bowl 2024. read more

Chelsea FC fans had a peculiar tradition of throwing celery during matches, notably reaching its peak during the 2007 League Cup final against Arsenal. This bizarre custom was inspired by a chant from the 1980s, popularized by notorious Chelsea fan Mickey Greenaway, humorously involving celery. read more

The first part of the Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is already coming to a close and the transition to the second part, when different varieties will be marketed, is underway. The demand for Navelina oranges was affected by high prices and low quality, while clementines and mandarins have
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The first 6 hectares, out of a total of 20, of greenhouses that will allow the Bernardi company to extend the season of melons and other vegetables in Romagna are being built. Christopher Bernardi, who supervises the daily work carried out in the field, explains how the project is being implemented. read more

Andalusia achieved an all-time sales record and consolidated its position as the national leader in vegetable exports in the period from January to October 2023, invoicing a total of 3,181 million euro and a 4% year-on-year increase. read more

The Port Augusta Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) facility has released one billion sterile fruit flies over the Riverland area, as an ongoing effort to address fruit fly outbreaks in the region, which pose a significant threat to both commercial and residential horticulture. read more

A coalition of U.S. tomato farmers and distributors is pushing to eliminate a cross-border agreement they say has failed to stop Mexican producers from gutting their business. They also want to replace the trade pact with a stiff tariff. read more

The new Limoré lemon season in Italy began just before Christmas. Volumes were initially low due to slight temperature fluctuations that delayed the coloration of the fruit and ongoing drought conditions that hindered the growth of the fruit. read more

On the cusp of the Hex River’s grape campaign, rain – upwards of 60mm towards the northwest, much less towards the south – has brought a quick end to early varieties. read more

Sea freight Chilean cherries entered in the peak arrival period, and the price continued to rise in the days before the end of the year. On December 31, the price and sales were the best in recent days. After New Year's Day on January 1, the selling price began to decline. The decline is larger
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Ergofarm is set to install a vertical farming system by Artechno in a shopping mall. read more

Apple growers found that 2023 was an eventful year for south Kashmir. Over the last 12 months, the area comprising Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, and Kulgam districts, witnessed a flurry of apple-related conferences, developmental projects and - comparatively - an improved security situation. read more

The Association of Strawberry and Berry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, the Association of Citrus Growers of the Province of Huelva, Cooperativas Agro-allimentarias Huelva, Asaja-Huelva, UPA-Huelva and the Association of Irrigation Communities of Huelva (Corehu) have expressed
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"Exotic Roots had a great 2023. The holiday season provided a fantastic finale, particularly for the sale of items like beans from Kenya and baby vegetables from South Africa. There's always a noticeable peak in the run-up to Christmas. Availability-wise, it wasn't the easiest few weeks for
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A unique variety of imported persimmons has returned to the Eastern United States. “It’s been several years since ‘Rojo Brilliante’ persimmons from Spain have been available in this region, but feedback has been extremely positive and demand has steadily grown,” says John Vena,
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SPAR Austria wins the "Future of European Commerce" Award read more

"In late December, due to the emergence of the Red Sea shipping crisis, shipping companies announced that they would increase sea freight rates. Many customers hoped to place orders for shipment before freight rates rose, which led to a surge in garlic orders at that time, especially orders from
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The project "Euphoria - European Fruit and Vegetable Production: a Guarantee of Quality and Well-Being", a three-year promotional and information program that began on February 1, 2020 and which involves encouraging Swiss and Norwegian consumers and market participants to consume quality fruit
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