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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On December 7, the CTIFL in Balandran organized a day dedicated to melon. Seed growers, producers, and distributors discussed the latest developments and issues in the melon sector, from the production and marketing of melons to crop protection and varietal research. Here's a brief overview of
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Automation is becoming increasingly necessary in the fresh produce sector, says Sean Schulp of STC Food Solutions. "It's not just large companies looking for ways to automate processes. More and more smaller players must also see how they can optimize speeds despite the difficulties in finding
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There is a significant shortage in the European chicory market. "We mustn't sell too fast because then you quickly run out of stock," says Dennis Blankendaal of Frysk Witlof. In recent years, the Dutch company has undergone large-scale new construction, and 12 new pulling cells were put into
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Qatar’s agriculture market size is estimated at $162.08 mln this year. It is anticipated to amount $211.53 mln by 2028, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.47 percent during the forecast period. The country achieved several of the goals of its food security policy in 2021,
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It has been an unusual grape season in Peru. Weather patterns negatively affected grape production in Piura in the North, both in terms of lost production and quality/condition problems. “The lost volume from the north created a drop in supply to the major markets globally and resulted in a
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The extreme weather fluctuations of the past year have notably affected domestic open-field vegetable farming. Harvest results in the Dithmarschen district are also below average. "The wet and late spring, followed by the drought in June and finally the poor summer, has severely affected the
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One in three adults in the UK and Ireland consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day. This seems to be a higher proportion than in any other nation in the developed world. Of course, the World Health Organization recommends eating at least 400g – or five or more portions
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Morocco has been expanding its fresh berry exports to the Middle East, one of its key markets, at a remarkable pace. EastFruit reports that Moroccan exporters have boosted their shipments of fresh berries to the Persian Gulf countries by eightfold since the MY 2018/19 (July-June), and they have
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