The Peruvian exporter Compañía de Exportaciones y Negocios Generales (Coexa) sees a rising demand for mandarins in the US market, while in Europe they see price rises due to a market shortage of imported fruit. According to Rodrigo Cisneros, commercial manager at Coexa: “The demand for
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Would you pay 40,000 euro for this melon?
2023-05-24 00:00
The world's most expensive melon, which was produced in Japan, but consumed in Madrid, has starred in a Tiktok video. @beaggil has published a video in which she tried one of these melons that "only 150 farmers have the right to grow."
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"Due to rapid growth in domestic herbs, we can now completely dispense with flown-in goods"
2023-05-24 00:00
While the European stone fruit campaign is now rapidly picking up speed despite the weather caprices, exotic imports are seasonally declining. "Last year we had an extremely long stone fruit season, with high-quality batches from Greece and Turkey available to us right into September. Among
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Ag tech firm expands produce fresh solutions in Brazil
2023-05-24 00:00
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global agtech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions, and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announced today the expansion of its SmartFresh™ InBox in Brazil.
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“Our avocados are harvested to order and shipped immediately”
2023-05-24 00:00
May is a transition month for avocados in Mexico as the Marzena bloom moves up to the higher elevations (2,000 – 2,300 meters) for summer harvest. “We have invested in high level elevation orchards to deliver the best quality Hass Avocados during the summer months,” says Gabriel
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The majority of the import are fruits and vegetables that are not grown in Russia or are limited in supply due to climate conditions and seasonality.
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Dutch asparagus farm grows from 6 to 72 hectares in 11 years
2023-05-24 00:00
"Anyone can buy asparagus from us," begins Willem van Gerven of the Dutch asparagus cultivation company of the same name.
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Maritime UK appoints new Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-24 00:00
Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation for the UK’s maritime sector, has appointed Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will move over from Mersey Maritime to Maritime UK in the early summer and we thank Mersey Maritime for helping to facilitate a seamless transfer.
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When Michele Bernocco, an entrepreneur from Ruvo di Puglia (BA) who, over the past few days, uprooted his cherry orchard covering one hectare, it was an act of despair.
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“It's been a campaign marked by a lack of avocado”
2023-05-24 00:00
Not waiting for better prices has proven to be the winning strategy of the Portuguese avocado season, says Rocio del Pilar Rodrigues, sales director of Portuguese avocado exporter Global Avocados: “Our avocado campaign has evolved very positively. Fortunately, last season we decided to follow
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Border delays blamed for halving British fruit exports to the EU
2023-05-24 00:00
Delays at the border are being blamed for a halving in exports of British fruit to the EU, as well as impacting other sectors such as dairy and flowers. Data from HMRC shows that in the year to 31 March 2021, the UK sold £248.5m worth of fruit to the EU, which dropped to £119m the next year,
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"First cold-soil Frieslander potatoes available"
2023-05-24 00:00
In the Netherlands, Polder Potato's Anton Riezbos has managed to get his hands on the first cold-soil Frieslanders. The early potatoes come from the De Jong company.
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Frutura consolidates avocados under single brand
2023-05-24 00:00
Frutura, a global sales and marketing network, will begin marketing its Hass avocados in North America under the Frutura brand, beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2023.
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Bad weather causes damage in Sicily again
2023-05-24 00:00
Winds exceeding 100 km/h hit western, northern, and central Sicily on May 19th and 20th. Greenhouses covered in (old) plastic films and polytunnels were damaged, as well as many blossoming citrus fruit groves and orchards in full production. The immediate effects were apricot and peach drops, as
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Chinese research offers promise to prevent spread of Brown marmorated stink bug in New Zealand
2023-05-24 00:00
Zespri International is funding research to understand the lifecycle of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) on organic and conventional kiwifruit in China, part of its native range. Now, Chinese scientists are making progress which could help prevent the brown marmorated stink bug
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"Vegetable production in Ukraine in 2023 will not return to pre-war 2021 production volumes, and the overall market decline is estimated at 25-30%, although this percentage differs for different crops"- Ivo Kyumyurdjiev, director of Rijk Zwaan Ukraine.
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Eating foods like apples and blackberries may help lower your chances of developing frailty. Frailty is generally characterised by issues like reduced muscle strength and fatigue. Now, new research suggests plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols could potentially be
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Ever wanted to tour a Hawaiian pineapple farm?
2023-05-24 00:00
Dole Food Company Hawaii, part of Dole plc, has launched a hands-on, behind-the-scenes agricultural tour of the original Dole pineapple farm on Oahu in Hawaii. For visitors and locals wanting an authentic, small-group, locally guided tour, it’s the only experience of its kind on Oahu.
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The cedar from Santa Maria del Cedro has finally entered the European Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications (see Official Journal of the European Union, 17/05/2023).
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Picnic wants to almost double German sales
2023-05-24 00:00
UK: Asda extends popular £1 kids café meal deal this May half term
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