The marketing of German potted herbs is currently running on a fairly quiet course. "It's very quiet at the moment," says Helmut Beiermeister, who offers his self-produced goods at the Stuttgart wholesale market. "Prices are not where they should be in view of the sharp rise in production costs,
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Washington expects a large apple crop this season, resulting in a production increase for both organic and conventional fruit. “The organic apple crop is much larger than last season,” says Chris Ford with Viva Tierra Organic. “It should translate into lots of retail promotions, which is
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According to The Australian Grower, apple growing in the country is gradually dying out. Australian farmers complain that the business is becoming unprofitable as apple prices have remained stable for nearly 20 years while production costs have risen at an incredibly high rate. Farmers accuse
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Within the framework of its 2023 Action Plan, Ailimpo is carrying out a series of actions to improve transparency in the citrus plant material sector to avoid the problems that the lack of truthful and verified information can cause. read more

Everyone knows cold temperatures are what mostly stimulate the consumption of citrus fruit, though the trend of these first few days seems positive for the first clementines. read more

The key factor contributing to a positive trade balance in the agricultural sector over the past 8 months, from January to August, has been the rise in prices of fruit and vegetable products. This is evident from the processed data provided by the Incofruit Hellas Exporters Association,
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A batch of air-shipped Chilean cherries arrived at Guangzhou Jiangnan Market this week, marking the first batch of Chilean cherries in the Guangzhou market in the 2023/24 production season, attracting the attention of insiders. In terms of other major categories, the arrival of Peruvian
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The trade talks between the EU and Australia have stalled. The talks between Brussels and Canberra were seen as a final attempt by the two to solve their differences. In a statement on Sunday, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said the two sides had not been able to make progress:
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The Moroccan cultivated rosemary season is drawing to a close, with calendars available until December. Exporters continue to supply several markets on three continents. read more

The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Georgia, in January 11 to 14. In 2023, the event hosted more than 3000 attendees and 290 exhibiting companies. read more

Pumpkins are expected to be harvested in the fields of Gemüsegarten Pfalz until October 31. According to initial estimates, the 22 pumpkin producers from Gemüsegarten Pfalz will again harvest around 9,100 tons of pumpkins this season, wash them, store them temporarily and deliver them to fans
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Unexpected snow in a localised area near Harrismith in the Free State has damaged nets and poles, even flattening orchards under the weight of the snow, with trees snapping at the ground in some blocks. read more

This weekend, the Indian government imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $800 per ton on onion exports till December 31 this year, hoping to increase the availability of the vegetable in the domestic market and contain prices. The decision will come into effect from October 29. read more

The Spanish citrus season is now underway with a lower mandarin production and a great drop in the orange production across the country. There are hardly any overseas lots left and not much competition from Morocco is expected. Prices are higher but, for the time being, they are not making sales
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Israeli supermarkets have been urged by the Ministry of Agriculture to support local farmers by promoting and prioritizing the sale of domestically grown fruits and vegetables. The ministry specifically addressed leaders of retail chains, responsible for a significant portion of fresh
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"Nuts and dried fruits have been highly popular with consumers for several years. This is due to various trends. One of these is of course 'Healthy Snacking'. Many consumers want to eat healthier and are therefore turning to natural ingredients and snacks." read more

Mission Produce, Inc. today announced expansion plans for its forward distribution center (FDC) in Dartford, England, to double ripening capacity and establish mango operations in response to the branch’s growing success. The expansion plans include the addition of 50 percent more Mission
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The 20th edition of Empack was held in Mechelen, Belgium, on October 25 and 26. Packaging industry stakeholders again displayed innovations, sustainable solutions, new machines, and agencies to this year's crowds of visitors. read more

Approximately 500 tons of exotic fruits have arrived in the Primorsky Krai from China. Since the beginning of 2023, around 29,000 tons of various fruits and vegetables have been imported from China to the Primorsky Krai through the international automobile checkpoint Kani-Kurgan. read more

In October 2023, the volume of exports of fresh table grapes from Uzbekistan is expected to be approximately 30% lower than in the previous month and up to 3 times lower compared to the same period of 2022, EastFruit analysts forecast. read more