Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer and part of Grote Company, announced that parts for its machines will be stocked at Grote’s facility in The Netherlands to better serve EU customers. read more

In the center of Penticton, bananas were hung on trees recently, causing confusion. The reason behind this action is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility. Speculations range from Christmas decorations to a random prank. This unusual event has certainly sparked conversations in the
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In November 2023, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Tesco bought 3,104 tons, Aldi took in 2,682 tons. read more

On average, fourth quarter 2023 fresh-market vegetable prices are well below the relatively strong levels observed in 2022. This is a marked contrast from the first half of 2023 when fresh prices remained near the elevated levels experienced during the fall of 2022. read more

President von der Leyen stated the following about the signature of the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement and Interim Trade Agreement: read more

The composite index increased by 4% to $1,521 this week and has dropped by 28% when compared with the same week last year. read more

Despite lower production, the apple season has started off a bit slow, says Jan Nowakoski, manager of Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh: “Last season was full of volume of apples and sales were strong as well. All apples found their way to both European markets and new markets overseas.
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Armenian fruit and vegetable exports primarily target the Russian market, constituting 95% of the total export volume. However, periodic bans by the Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, highlight quality and certification issues. According to the FAO report, Armenian exporters are
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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Russian farmers and economists have faced challenges with the harvesting campaign, which proved unsuccessful due to outdated machinery, labour shortages, and climate change.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

The UK strawberry trade has experienced a crazy couple of months. The main UK production finished early, and lower Dutch volumes led to high prices for the longest period in many years. 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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