The macadamia sector in Kenya is currently experiencing a dilemma as two groups, the Macadamia Nut Association (MACNUT) and the Nut Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK), have put forward conflicting strategies for nut exports. MACNUT is in favor of the government's ban on exporting unprocessed nuts, arguing that it could potentially generate over $80 million.
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Mechanization of harvesting and processing of leeks.
2025-02-21 00:00
Dla hodowcy warzyw, Willi Sippela z Knoblauchsland w Norymberdze, por i seler należą do najważniejszych upraw na zewnątrz. "Nie sprzedaję mojego selera na wagę, ale jako luźny produkt z zielenią. Zaczynamy zbieranie pod koniec czerwca i dostarczamy naszym klientom detalicznym seler".
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Dotychczas zbadano tylko 20 kontenerów z ładunkiem Saltoro.
2025-02-21 00:00
Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel...
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Spanish supermarkets give priority to national apples and pears over imported ones.
2025-02-21 00:00
Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings.
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A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window.
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW FOR PEARS
2025-02-21 00:00
In Północnej Ameryce eksport gruszek z północno-zachodnich Stanów Zjednoczonych znacząco spadł, z jednym z najmniejszych zbiorów w niemal 40 lat. W miarę jak krajowe zapasy się kurczą, import z Argentyny zaczyna się wcześniej, chociaż produkcja organiczna jest niższa w tym sezonie. W Holandii ceny gruszek pozostają...
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Polar Vortex raises concerns about demand for fresh produce
2025-02-21 00:00
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Według Mehdi Benchekroun, dyrektora generalnego DMB & Co, niskie temperatury na północy Maroka wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców, takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się dużej ilości zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz przesunęło się to na marzec."
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Bangladesh fruit prices are rising due to increased import duties, which are limiting supply and reducing consumer demand.
2025-02-21 00:00
The introduction of increased supplementary duties on imported fruits in Bangladesh since January 9, 2025, has resulted in price hikes ranging from $0.28 to $0.94 per kilogram. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has observed a decrease in the issuance of letters of credit (LCs) for this sector.
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The first factory with an Escrader on the American West Coast.
2025-02-21 00:00
Blue Sky Onions in eastern Washington is known for being the first on the American West Coast to feature Eqraft's fully automated electronic grader. In addition to the Eqrader™ line, they have also become the first to implement the European method of grading and packing, which has improved both flexibility and efficiency.
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At Tovano, the Turkish dried fig season has been ongoing for some time, but the availability is still limited. "The harvest this year has been very poor, unlike in previous years. Consequently, fig prices have reached around 10 euros per kilogram, which is exorbitantly high for this fruit."
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"For the first time, we were able to connect Peru and Egypt without using air transportation."
2025-02-21 00:00
Bertrand Sabadie, the managing director of ElbeFruit, reflects on the Peruvian campaign for the sweet pea, their flagship product. This review also serves as an opportunity to assess current trends and outline the main themes for the upcoming season. © ElbeFruit A longer Peruvian campaign"This year, for...
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India is boosting its agricultural exports with significant shipments of fruits and products with Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
2025-02-21 00:00
India's agricultural sector has witnessed a growth in exports, with Indian fruits entering Western markets and rice exports showing an increase. The Modi government's initiative, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, has played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Indian farmers, as stated by a senior official.
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In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg.
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The demand for Cévennes sweet onions exceeds the supply.
2025-02-21 00:00
The marketing season for the famous Cévennes sweet onions has just ended. Carl Grandidier, sales manager for the Origine Cévennes cooperative, is assessing the 2024/2025 season. Another rainy season for Cévennes onions. In September 2024, between 1,900 and 2,000 tons were forecasted.
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Chile is once again focusing on apples as the market shifts.
2025-02-21 00:00
The European apple market requires high-quality fruits in excellent condition, with increasingly challenging demands for certification and residue levels. "For years, apple hectares in Chile have been decreasing. However, this trend could potentially reverse in the coming years, primarily due to the
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The market for organic greenhouse vegetables is currently experiencing high demand, as stated by Gunther De Vadder, organic manager at BelOrta. "There is a growing trend towards reaching a 30 percent organic target on store shelves, leading to an increased demand for organic products. If this trend continues, we can expect further growth in the organic market."
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New Zealand has imposed restrictions following the second detection of an Oriental fruit fly in Auckland.
2025-02-21 00:00
Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South…
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Egyptian potato exports to Greece have reached a record high, accounting for 65% of imports in the 2023/24 season.
2025-02-21 00:00
Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year.
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"Growing popularity of adding spinach to mixed salads"
2025-02-21 00:00
The Spanish outdoor vegetable season encountered difficulties this year due to weather conditions, and this was also the case at Savasun, Staay Food Group's cultivation site in Tarragona. "It didn't rain as much at our plant as in Valencia, but the weather did prevent us from sowing on time. If you
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