Innovating to provide solutions, without forgetting the hundred-year history behind us (1924 – 2024), but always looking forward. "We at UNITEC never consider ourselves to have reached a final goal: each time is a stage from which we start again to reach the next objective," explains Angelo
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In the current year, Russian farmers and economists have faced challenges with the harvesting campaign, which proved unsuccessful due to outdated machinery, labour shortages, and climate change. The situation in the Volgograd region has been flagged, as countless carrots and other root
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Vitafresh Produce is currently importing limes from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia and are looking to increase the volumes from Colombia where the climate is stable all year round. Managing Director Daniel Badger recently visited their partner out there. read more

Due to the shortage of mangoes in Peru, a price war has started with many producers offering the fruit to the highest payer say exporters from this country. “The season is getting more complicated by the day. There is a price war and prices are increasing almost daily,” according to Ana
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has fined four companies a total of €2.5 million. They divided the cultivation, processing, and sale of different types of carrots among themselves. The deals between Laarakker, VanRijsingen, Veco, and Verduyn spanned ten years. read more

Retailer lists are now available for peaches, nectarines and plums linked to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person and sickened others. read more

More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new US food safety standards. read more

On December 14, the first shipment of Spanish kakis went to China after the protocol required by the Asian country was signed, which includes cool treatment between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius prior to shipment. read more

The Port of Dover, the UK’s busiest Port, is experiencing a thriving end to a successful year for its cargo operation and ferry services, as they enjoy a bustling period ahead of Christmas. read more

Exotic or citrus fruits usually replace pears during the holiday season, but this year, the Belgian pear market is still thriving. "There are noticeable shortages in other countries, such as Italy. That drives demand from all over the world," begins Christophe Van Haelst from Van Haelst Fruit
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Some had said that the Egyptian citrus season would be delayed, but it seems that some shipments are already arriving in Europe. "Indeed, the date that had been set for the export of oranges was December 15, but possibly due to the pressure from some exporters, some volumes have already started
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"There are still only a few hectares planted, but things are looking so encouraging that we will definitely invest more," reports Antonio Zani, sales manager at Granfrutta Zani when talking about Fred club pears. read more

Nonsan City announced on December 14 that it plans to transform the cultivation of lettuce, targeting the European market by production efficiency. read more

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. recorded a net loss in the second quarter of its fiscal year, led by lower sales in the United States and a decline in export receipts. The company posted an $8 million net loss during the August-to-October period, a reversal of the $50 million net profit last year. read more

Shogun Maitake is a Canadian company partnering with University of Windsor researchers to investigate if the black maitake mushroom could help treat cancer or ease negative reactions to chemotherapy. According to Siyiram Pandey, the team’s research lead and a chemistry professor at the
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Remarkably, 2023 has witnessed a 15% increase in global banana production. This significant uptick in banana cultivation has caught the attention of experts and farmers alike. Of course, millions of tons of the popular fruit being grown and consumed worldwide every year. The year 2023, however,
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The South African Table Grape Industry association (SATGI) provided highlights from their bi-weekly Joint Grape Marketing Forum, with a total of 6.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) that were inspected for export up until week 48, which is 20% less than the previous season year to date - due
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According to data provided by COEXPHAL's Market Intelligence department, the eggplant campaign began with higher prices than last season, reaching €1.38/kg in week 32. In week 36, prices began to fall steadily until they reached their minimum level in October, which forced the sector to
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