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

As the name "Bauer Funken" already suggests, the roots of the company from Kempen on the Lower Rhine lie in the cultivation of lettuce and vegetables, the origins of which date back to 1879. At the beginning of the 1980s, the company increasingly devoted itself to the processing sector and
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Pumpkins are a well-known autumn staple. However, some claim that this vegetable could be the superfood of the future. In the West, pumpkins may be the main ingredient in a traditional holiday pie, but their true potential lies in their nutritional and medicinal benefits. Rich in various
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The GCC market will see an increase in availability of French apples this year, as the country’s apple production is expected to reach a three-year high of 1.5 million tons. The French National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP) highlighted that the 2023 harvest is eight percent higher than
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The Dutch greenhouse vegetable season is nearing its end. Thus, time to reflect with Oxin Growers' commercial director, Ton van Dalen. "Bell pepper, tomato, and eggplant prices were good, but, unfortunately, cucumber prices were much lower than last year," he begins. read more

The Kainantu district development authority in Eastern Highlands province has embarked on commercializing avocados. Many people have shown interest in the project as they registered their names to get 11.000 seedlings brought to the government station. The Kainantu DDA is looking at distributing
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Mandarins, lemons, and feijoa prices have sharply risen in the Krasnodar region this year, leaving buyers perplexed as the previous autumn was significantly cheaper. Journalists explored Krasnodar's markets, discovering strategies to save on mandarin purchases. Street vendors offer fresh fruits
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The dust is settling and the picture is becoming clear for the Moroccan avocado industry, after storm Bernard raised concerns last week. Abdelmoumen El Achkar, avocado producer and CEO of ECOMAC told FreshPlaza, "It was more fear than harm. We did take some damage, but not to the point of
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The Götterfrucht brand, whose rights holder has been Grundhöfer GmbH based in Frankfurt since the end of 2022, was previously known for oranges. Starting this year, clementines and other products will also operate under this label: "We are expanding the Götterfrucht brand to include
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A statement like the one in the headline of this article raises questions. After all, is it sustainable to fly for holidays? Before you know it, a discussion ensues, and camps for and against emerge. read more

In week 42, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. read more

“According to the first estimate on October 1st, 2023 for the 2023-2024 campaign, French endive root surface areas (7,260 hectares) intended for endive production are 3% lower than last year and 12% lower than the 2018-2022 average. French endive production (126,000 tons) should therefore be
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