In Gaza, the prices of many goods, particularly vegetables, have surged, posing challenges for households already grappling with war-related hardships, as reported by Al-Ghad and Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper. read more

The potato planting campaign is practically finished in the province of Seville. Spanish growers are affected by the high costs of seed potatoes due to their scarcity in the main Central European producing countries. read more

The start date of Fruit Logistica, the Berlin trade fair scheduled for 7th to 9th February, is fast approaching and this year too, ILIP will be taking part with its packaging solutions, designed for the fruit and vegetable industry. Thermoformed punnets, trays and fruit nest trays will be
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Next week, at Fruit Logistica Berlin, A.B.L. will unveil its latest peeling machine - the MP90 – designed specifically for mangoes. “Boasting a speed of up to 90 fruits per minute, this unit stands as the fastest available in the market,” the company shares in a release. read more

The late start to the Moroccan early vegetable season, after a difficult development summer, has disrupted the normal course of the Moroccan campaign. While prices for Moroccan vegetables normally fall in September/October and rise in January/February, this year is witnessing the opposite
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In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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The situation of the lemon and orange supply in the processing industry presents unique challenges and opportunities this year due to global and local market conditions. "For oranges, we are facing a significant worldwide shortage, exacerbated by production losses in the United States and
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The quantities of vegetables available at the moment are almost in line with expectations after the gaps in supply of the past few months. Luca Pollarini and Luca Zucconelli from "Fellini Patrizio" discuss the current situation from their point of view. read more

Chester Market was temporarily evacuated due to a peculiar incident involving a stall-holder who was cooking an excessive amount of chili peppers. The situation unfolded on a Saturday afternoon when emergency services responded to reports of customers being affected by chili fumes. Chester Fire
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Temperatures are on the rise in Belgium again. The days are getting longer, and the sun is out more and more. It seems spring is slowly approaching, and with it, Belgian-grown soft fruit. "It's the most beautiful time of the year," begins grower Benoit Demedts. "And we're looking forward to it."
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Curaçao: Consumer Association identifies top three supermarkets for diversity in meat, fruits, and vegetables read more

Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), warns of a thinly veiled £200 million tax on the industry as border checks on plant and animal products from the EU commence. These checks, part of the UK's new border operating procedures, will impose significant costs on
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A first collective agreement has been signed at Lufa Farms in Laval, Canada. The union group that organized the workers, reported that it took three years to draw up this first collective agreement. Drafting a first agreement is often a lengthy process. read more

With an average annual production of 500 to 600,000 tons, the traditional clementine grown in Italy still accounts for more than 70 percent of the country's total clementine growing area of approximately 30,000 hectares. Because of its geographical extent and potential, Calabria is the region
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The Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Organizations (FVO) is set to participate in GreenlinQdata. read more

Vivero Los Viñedos, a fruit nursery in Peru, reaffirms its commitment to the agricultural development of large, small producers and rural communities by donating more than 35,000 mandarin seedlings to the Huancavelica region. Last Thursday, January 25, under the direction of its General
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Since 2006, Canada-based Croptracker has been using artificial intelligence and computerization to assess the size and quality of different produce varieties. Back then, the company’s farm management software system started with spray records and new modules have been added over the years. One
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Over 70 growers took part in the technical meeting organized on January 23, 2024, by Vivai Garattoni in the presence of CBC Europe technicians. The meeting was held in San Mauro Pascoli (Forlì-Cesena), in the heart of the vegetable production area, and it focused on "Biological and integrated
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New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) was named Best Wholesale Market at the Great British Market Awards 2024, in Birmingham on January 25th. read more

After a positive 2023 despite the difficulties affecting the sector, Organizzazione di produttori Altamura looks to the new year with optimism, determination and a lot of news that also involve the widening of the fresh-cut range thanks to a new partner for baby leaves in Basilicata, a line
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