The late arrival of spring caused a decrease in Turkey’s production and export of apples, pears, and table grapes in MY 2023/24. Table grape producers are having a difficult time fighting mildew disease, which was caused by delayed rainfall. Commercial growers continue to make on-farm
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The government of Morocco is taking further measures to restrict watermelon production in an effort to conserve dwindling water resources. In the province of Zagora, a key area for watermelon cultivation, the governor has issued a decision limiting the maximum areas allowed for watermelon
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The average price of peaches in Europe is up this week, while this differs in the individual countries. Prices in Greece remain stable but in Spain they have seen a slight increase and in France the increase is more noticeable. read more

Vietnam has just welcomed a new potato variety HCIP210 developed through a public-private partnership. This breakthrough is part of the TAP5 project entitled “The collaborative breeding of five tropically adapted potato varieties”, an initiative that has been combining the strengths of
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With the first cucumbers grown under lights on the market, the cucumber price continued to rise. The VBT average price for week 45 came to 81.7 euro cents each. A price almost twice the five-year average. Tomato and pepper prices are also above that five-year average, although here, there has
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The majority of the early grapes now harvested in Namibia and South Africa’s northern regions feed into South African retail programmes. read more

The harvest volume of onions in Bavaria this year is average to below average, Richard Grob, authorised signatory at Kartoffel-Centrum Bayern GmbH, tells us when asked. "You can see a clear balancing act between unirrigated and irrigated areas. Legislation does not make irrigation any easier in
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Cherry production in the Southern Hemisphere has seen big increases in recent years. Notably, cherry exports from Chile have seen significant growth, with volumes increasing from 10 million boxes a decade ago to 83 million boxes last year. The Chilean Cherry Committee estimates a further
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Bulltec srl, in collaboration with Sapore di Romagna, has designed a new system for the filling of punnets with a guaranteed minimum weight suitable for high-value delicate fruits such as apricots, premium plums and kiwifruit. It is also suitable for the new ready-to-eat lines, increasingly
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According to the forecast of Moldovan fruit growers’ organizations, in November exports of fresh plums are unlikely to exceed 10 thousand tons. According to the Customs Service of Moldova, in October 2023 exports reached to almost 23 thousand tons. In July-October 2023 Moldova exported almost
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Namibia has started its table grape export season, with the first shipments of this year's Southern African harvest en route to international markets. Fueled by favorable weather conditions and the introduction of new grape varieties, Namibia anticipates a robust export season, targeting a
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According to research group Fundecitrus, around 38% of the citrus area in Brazil has been infected by Huanglongbing (HLB), something that could cause yields to drop by 60% over the next five years. read more

In 2022, prices after adjusting for inflation, called real prices, were $1.10 per pound for almonds, $0.51 for hazelnuts, and $0.25 for walnuts. read more

While Italy and Europe debate the regulations to eliminate packaging in the fresh produce sector, Alessandro Giunchi, the administrator of the Cesena wholesale market who visited Tokyo with a delegation of the Market network as part of a trip organized by the Emilia Romagna region, reports that
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The South African government, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing a logistics crisis, according to industry experts, prompting the need for immediate intervention. The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) is focusing on long-term supply chain strategies, but mounting complaints cite issues
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Japan is grappling with the repercussions of this summer's extreme heat and insufficient rainfall, which have adversely impacted crop growth, including fruits and vegetables. The unfavorable conditions have led to decreased shipments and significant price hikes. read more

Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco González as the new Managing Director, Central Europe - Downstream. Reporting directly to the EMEA President, Dan Lee, his chief responsibility will be to build upon the customer-centric culture
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A new direct freight rail service has been initiated, connecting Spain's port of Barcelona with the French cities of Toulouse and Lyon. The container service, a collaboration between APM Terminals Railways Spain, Synergy, and Naviland Cargo, will offer four weekly connections without the need
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Trellis-growing is being explored as a potential game-changer for the New Zealand citrus industry following damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to a Gisborne orchard. The cyclone affected over 700 new seedless Eureka lemon trees, prompting growers to consider alternative growing methods.
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Mobi Mushroom is an initiative of mushroom enthusiast Kees de Jong and farm store expert Hans Ravensbergen. They have developed an innovative container where shiitakes are grown within a controlled environment. read more