For Egyptian citrus exporters, the Red Sea crisis is casting a shadow over the season. The most worried are those specializing in the Asian market, for whom the passage of ships through the Bab Al Mandab Strait is essential. Mahmoud Elmedany, Globagro's Export Manager, is nevertheless optimistic
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Industry body Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) appointed directors at their annual general meeting on November 28. Shane Schnitzler was unanimously re-elected as Chairperson. Additionally, Carlo Trimboli of Freshmark was named the new Deputy Chairperson. This appointment follows Hamish Montague’s
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The potential for exporting bananas from Pakistan to Central Asia was the focus of a workshop hosted by Sindh Agricultural University in collaboration with the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC). Agricultural and economic experts at the event stressed the importance of
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In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, lemon production is projected to grow by 6.7 percent and reach 175,000 metric tons (MT) due to high profits and an increase in area planted. Exports will increase by 8.8 percent and reach 74,000 metric tons. In MY 2023/24, orange production will decrease by 2.2
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Fruit shipments from Bahia had surpassed R$ 1 billion by November, marking a 37% increase in revenue compared to the same timeframe in 2022. The data, sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock's foreign trade monitoring system (Agrostat/Mapa) and released by Bahia's Secretariat of
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In the Chinese market for Chilean peaches and apricots during the current 2023/2024 season, the Frutas de Chile country brand stands out. According to Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, “In 2023, we believe that our fresh fruit advanced in positioning and new markets. For example,
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The Belgian greenhouse vegetable market is unusually calm as the year draws to a close. Various traders seem to be remarkably quiet. "There's always a slight slowdown in greenhouse vegetables towards the last weeks of December, but the Christmas rush is definitely over now," they say. read more

The Egyptian citrus season was proceeding at a steady pace, with calm competition, until the advent of the "Suez Canal crisis". Logistical disruptions are worrying exporters, particularly those focusing on non-European markets, and are driving up prices. Abdullah Elrehiewy, CEO of Royal Foods,
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Transform a pineapple stem into a charming Christmas tree for a unique and festive charcuterie centerpiece. Start by cutting off the pineapple crown and setting it aside. Next, create a pineapple star using a star-shaped cookie cutter and a slice of pineapple. Place the crown upside down on the
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One of the main thematic axes of the first edition of DEMOCITRUS will be how to increase productivity and efficiency in citrus harvesting and reduce labor dependency and high operating costs. The slogan for this first edition is ‘Optimizing the profitability of citrus crops’ and the event
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The maturity date (MD) of fruit plays a crucial role in determining the market supply period and fruit flavor. It is influenced by factors such as the fruit setting date, as well as the duration of fruit enlargement and ripening. Understanding the regulation of fruit MD is particularly valuable
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We would like to wish all of our readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New year. The Fresh Plaza team will be back on 2nd of January with all of the latest news in the fresh produce industry. read more

In 2024, Australia proudly welcomes the 12th World Potato Congress to Adelaide, marking a significant moment for the global potato industry. Scheduled from June 23-26, the World Potato Congress not only provides a platform to showcase the excellence of the Australian potato sector but aims to
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Aartsen is keen to keep growing. This Dutch company's current premises have reached its limits. After the last expansion in 2008, there was no more room to grow. Aartsen, thus, began searching for a larger plot. "And we found it," says operational director Jasper van der Sandt. He is pleased to
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The December holidays have caused an uptick in demand for some exotic fruit varieties and Asian retailers in particular pair exotic fruits to increase store visits this time of year. “Our Brazilian Samba papaya and Ecuadorian white dragon fruits are doing exceptionally well in Canada and
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Mercadona ends 2023 with 49 stores in Portugal read more

From the fundamental structural change at the Munich wholesale market to packaging and product trends in fruit and vegetables, right up to the current negotiations on the new construction at the wholesale market site - over the past two decades, owner Jörg Sailer of service agency Klaus Burkert
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According to EastFruit, Egypt remains the leading supplier of imported artichokes in Italy, both in fresh and frozen form. The amount of Egyptian artichokes that enter the Italian market varies from 9 to 15 thousand tons per season (roughly from July to June). Egyptian exporters have a strong
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GP Graders has sent out a statement, looking back on 2023. It says: read more

The 2023/2024 campaign is proving challenging for Spanish lemons, with prices at the edge of profitability. read more