In Bunol, Spain, the Tomatina, an iconic tomato-throwing jubilee, marked its resurgence after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event saw enthusiasts drenched in tomato pulp, courtesy of a 130-ton shipment delivered by six trucks navigating the town's confines. read more

Nearly 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a refrigerated warehouse in the southwest of Aschaffenburg. From there, the wholesale company evolved into a full-range supplier in the fruit and vegetable sector and became a renowned partner of regional gastronomy,
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A new invasive species of beetle was recently found infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley; the beetle's larvae cause damage by boring into nuts. This invasive pest has been infesting Australia's almond production for a decade and its presence in the Central Valley threatens
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A quarter of Spanish adolescents are overweight, but Spanish families seem reluctant to adopt healthy eating habits. Only 38.7% of Spanish households with children up to 12 years old believe that following a balanced diet is important, and only 32.9% of households with minors claim to follow
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Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 2% to $3,659 per 40ft container this week. read more

Pioneer Potatoes is a relatively small family farm in the Skagit Valley of Washington state. "We're a sixth-generation farm specializing in potato growing, packing, and shipping for the past 25 years. However, our farming legacy spans over 150 years, including various other produce. Although we
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The Southern Hemisphere pear producers are starting to lead the charge in supplying world markets. South Africa's pear crop has started unusually early this year, with the Packham harvest already done, where usually this would be peak harvest time. Overall pear exports are expected to be 5%
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Overseas melons are currently in high demand. "We've had a very mild winter so far, which definitely boosts consumption," says Martijn van Gaal of the Dutch company C. Gottmann. "The supply from Brazil is struggling, paving the way for Central American melons." read more

Looking at the figures shared by the Consulate of the Lonja de Valencia each campaign, a considerable difference is observed in the prices of Navel oranges and hybrid mandarins compared to those recorded last year. read more

In a ground-breaking move, Latvia's parliament has enacted a ban on the importation of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, positioning itself as the first European Union member to enforce such a prohibition. This legislative action, aimed at penalizing Russia for its aggression
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The National Potato Council is gearing up for a significant virtual media roundtable on February 26, 2024, to present a groundbreaking report, "The Current and Potential Impact of Expanded Potato Exports," crafted by esteemed economists from Michigan State University. This comprehensive analysis
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Uzbekistan's banana imports dropped by 5% in 2023, reaching 133.5 thousand tons, compared to 140.2 thousand tons in 2022. Ecuador continued to be the main source of bananas for Uzbekistan in 2022-2023. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit is leading a unique effort in Colombia to care for a nationally protected area on its land in the Sonsón municipality, north-west of the capital Bogotá. read more

Next to the Red Sea crisis, the apple export from Poland is more difficult at the moment due to a lack of containers, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "There was big movement in the orders for Polish apples in the last two months, especially from Asian
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