French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced plans to increase checks on major French and European retailers to ensure they comply with a law aimed at securing fair prices for French farmers. The move comes as France aims to curb farmer discontent. The country's farmers, who make up the
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The supply of blackberries coming from Mexico looks like it will be steady for the coming weeks of February. “We are very excited about our Erandy and Erandira varieties that offer a superior eating experience compared to the traditional varieties out of Mexico,” says Sarah Quackenbush,
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The Spanish strawberry season is in full swing at MG Fruit in the Netherlands. "Strawberries have been one of our range's staple products since we started. I'm a pioneer in the country and, in the 1980s, was one of the first to import these summer jewels from Huelva," says Miguel Gonzalez. read more

Research has revealed that over 50% of adults in the UK and US suffer from gum disease. Common remedies include mouthwash and antibiotics, which unfortunately come with side effects, including dry mouth, antimicrobial resistance, and elevated blood pressure. However, a molecule named nitrate,
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Garland S. Reiter, Jr. has been appointed to chief commercial officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas. In this executive position, Reiter will spearhead revenue growth by orchestrating the functions of sales strategy and execution, market expansion, customer development, marketing and business
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Despite the unfavorable climate of the last few months, the Sicilian citrus campaign is continuing in a somewhat steady pace. According to Monica Solarino, co-owner with her brother Giuseppe of Bioagricola F.lli Solarino, which produces blonde oranges, grapefruits and lemons - all organic - in
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Andreas Karyos, head of the potato producer’s association, reported that over 40% of potato crops in the Famagusta district were damaged due to inclement weather. He stated that the rainfall in the Kokkinochoria area has led to the flooding of numerous potato plantations. read more

Micah Enriquez, a New Jersey-based DIY digital creator, has gained attention for her innovative fridge salad bar hack shared on her Make It With Micah channels. Aiming to fulfill her New Year's resolution of eating a salad daily, Enriquez organized a fridge drawer with various salad ingredients
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COT International looks back on the successes of the past year and shares its plans and prospects for 2024, while sketching out the trends of tomorrow. The French breeder based in the Gard department, has come a long way and is now present in over 30 countries (30% increase and growing market
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Tensions have risen in France as dozens of farmers protesting for better conditions were arrested at a food market outside Paris. The French government had previously warned that any disruption at Rungis, a major food distribution hub that feeds 12 million people, would not be tolerated.
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The Indian grape season is filled with challenges, says Laxman Savalkar, founder and partner of Indian fresh produce exporter Magnus Farm Fresh: “In the ever-evolving landscape of the grape export industry, this year brings forth a unique set of challenges for growers and exporters alike.
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In the German wholesale market, alongside Spanish and Italian citrus fruits, Turkish produce is also actively traded. "With daily temperatures around seven to eight degrees, we currently have excellent citrus weather, which is positively affecting the demand, including for Turkish Murcott
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Danish shipping company Maersk has inaugurated a multi-country consolidation (MCC) center in Shanghai, enhancing the city's global shipping hub reputation. The center, located in the Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, began operations recently. The initial import containers hailed
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"During the 2023 campaign, we processed on average the same quantities as in the previous campaign, i.e. approximately 230 tons of asparagus, of which 60% was white and 40% green. In 2023, the average sales increased compared to 2022, in a context in which, however, the cost of production also
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A.P. Moller Maersk announced Ricardo Rocha as the regional CEO for the East Coast region of South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) branch, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a global avocado supplier, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of 'Doing Good'. read more

Every year, the holiday season around Christmas and New Year boosts the fruit and vegetable business. However, the current marketing season for table apples has so far been somewhat mixed. The trade should finally pick up with the intensification of exports after the turn of the year. Whether
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Mainline operators who are still offering Red Sea services are configuring their routes to transit the troubled region. read more

The closure of the wholesale market on Ulmenstraße in Düsseldorf is already a foregone conclusion. Traders in Cologne are also fearing for their future. Without Cologne and Düsseldorf, only six wholesale markets will remain in NRW. This has prompted the SPD parliamentary group in the state
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Fruit Logistica will be held between Wednesday 7th and Friday 9 February in Berlin. FreshPlaza and Primeur have joined together to publish a 150 page tradeshow magazine. It is a truly international edition with in-depth articles from the international fresh produce sector. read more