Precision irrigation allows for significant water and energy savings, as well as a reduced use of fertilizers and pesticides compared to traditional techniques. The company Irritec is setting up its first production site in Chile, specifically for the production of drip tapes and pipes. read more

The pause that major shipping lines are taking regarding the route via the Red Sea will have a major impact on imports and exports from several continents. This is no different for India, that was just about to start the export of their grapes to Europe. According to Sagar Deore, director for
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Australian and New Zealand fresh produce growers need to consider safe food practices a necessary step in the cost of doing business, an investment in market access, and an insurance policy against outbreaks, delegates at the International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand’s
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In the wake of India's sweeping export ban on onions, the Nepalese government has announced its intention to formally request the supply of the essential culinary ingredient from its southern neighbour. The ban, which comes as India seeks to stabilize domestic prices ahead of next year's
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Morrisons: CEO warns business needs urgent overhaul to survive read more

As part of its philosophy of constant commitment to R&D&I, Grupo Agroponiente, has joined Coexphal's Innovation and Technology Committee (CIT COEX), whose initial objective is to identify priority needs in terms of innovation and technology to carry out joint projects that are open to
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The Greenyard Board of Directors has appointed Francis Kint as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is the current Managing Director of Greenyard’s Frozen Division and will succeed co-CEOs Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld as from 1 January 2024, who will both step down from their current functions. read more

Due to lower arrivals of Chilean cherries in China, one of the first companies to see their airfreight reach that market and sell out quickly, expect more containers to arrive now in the peak season at higher prices. “Fruit with good arrival were sold at high prices. Due to the low volume into
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Following on from the success of new paper packaging for Costa’s premium table grapes, a new fully recyclable paper bag was trialled for this season’s premium mandarins. read more

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The second edition of Ioppì Meet - Incontro Produttivo 2023 - took place, an biennial event organized by the Ioppì PO to celebrate the industriousness of all its associates. read more

As the holiday season approaches, the UK’s Vegetable growers are working hard to ensure that they key Christmas vegetables are available. Growers know what to expect as we approach the Christmas rush and have spent months planning to make sure there is a good supply of traditional seasonal
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

"The production difficulties caused by the weather and lack of labor are two key elements that characterized 2023. In the Veneto region, the situation in not unlike that found all over Italy," explains Stefano Pezzo, president of Fruitimprese Veneto, during the Christmas dinner held at Castello
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Supply of both bok choy and kale looks to be ample and steady. “There are no major gaps in availability. With the weather cooling down and less wind, quality has improved with darker and fuller leaves, less insect pressure/damage and better yields,” says Megan Ichimoto of San Miguel Produce Inc. read more

The Port of Pisco - officially called General San Martin Port Terminal – claims that record shipments were made. This past week, shipments through the General San Martín Port Terminal once again surprised, as a total of 10,293 tons of shipments was recorded, doubling the record previously
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Iran is emerging as a dominant force in the Uzbekistani orange market, as it has been steadily boosting its exports of this product to Uzbekistan since 2021. Last year, Iran shipped more than four times as many oranges to Uzbekistan as it did in 2021, and increased its market share by more than
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Specialized in exotic fruit, Tropibana takes stock of the current papaya market, looking more particularly at the Brazilian variety Formosa, which is one of its flagship products transported by air, and the “most revalued on the market.” The current context is generally complicated for all
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In hopes of stimulating local production, Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev intends to curb what he calls ‘excessive import of fruits and vegetables’. Almost 80% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in Bulgaria are imported. read more

“According to the latest estimates as of November 1st, 2023, the surface area planted with tomatoes for the fresh market for the 2023 campaign would be 2,660 hectares, which is similar to last year and the 2018-2022 average. French tomato production for the fresh market in 2023, estimated at
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