Telrol, a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, today announced that it will continue under the new name: Opti-Label from 1 May 2023. This name change is the result of their new approach to offer the best price through improved organisation and processes. For this reason, a fresh start is being
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Consumers might face more fruit and vegetable shortages, as temperatures in southern Spain soar to unprecedented levels, while the UK growing season gets off to a late start because of cold, overcast weather. Spain has been in drought since January last year and this is likely to be the hottest,
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The arrival in Spain of the first shipment of kakis exported by Paraguay to Europe, which follows other off-season shipments already made from the region by countries such as Peru and Uruguay, has been followed with interest by the Spanish sector. read more

The early navel season will start next week for Australian citrus grower and exporter Nutrano. read more

The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has once again detected "serious breaches in the labeling of fruits being offered in large distribution chains. The current labeling rule is once again being breached, since the correct origin of the product for sale is not reflected,
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Insufficient rainfall has once again forced the Panama Canal to reduce the draft of ships passing through. Alhajuela and Gatún, the two artificial lakes in the Caribbean province of Colón that supply water to the canal, have both been affected by the drought. This situation led the ACP (Panama
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South African consumers have also been paying more for food over the last twelve months. Vegetables saw the biggest increase with no end in sight. The Consumer Price Index for March released by Statistics SA on Wednesday, pointed to vegetable prices reaching new heights, while the cost of bread
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Ecuador exported 99.86 million boxes of bananas between January and March of 2023, i.e. 4.57% more than in the same period of 2022, but still less than the 103 million boxes it exported in the same period of 2021, according to data shared by the Acorbanec Banana Marketing and Export Association. read more

Mexico’s avocado production and exports continue to grow. Its European market share has also grown over the last years. The Netherlands is Europe’s largest importer and exporter of avocados. But what is the environmental impact of this growing avocado trade between Mexico and Europe? read more

Hoping to curb smoking on hospital grounds, Hull Royal Infirmary has introduced a fruit and vegetable stall. Of course, smoking is banned on the grounds, but the rule is often ignored and staff feel uncomfortable challenging those having a cigarette or vaping. read more

Brazil’s dragon fruit (pitaya) industry, with mostly domestic consumption and limited exports to Canada, is busy upscaling to meet increasing local demand before eventually reaching more overseas markets. The local season is ending this May with 30% more production compared to last season. read more

In week 16, average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe stood at €115/100 kgs in Spain. Prices in the Portugal came in at €200 per 100 kgs, while the French paid €135/100 kgs. read more

With the Tasmanian vegetable growing season well into the later half of the season, Harvest Moon has now finished production of beans and are soon to finish lifting this year’s onion crops. Harvesting of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and Snackables™ will continue in Tasmania for the next
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This month FreshPlaza will focus on Asia. read more

The first shipment of Paraguayan kakis to Europe has already arrived in Spain after the firm Frutas del Paraguay S.A. sent a total of 250,000 kilos of the fruit to the European market. read more

The Port of Philadelphia continues to grow its portfolio of services. On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, PhilaPort welcomed the maiden call of a new ocean liner service to its Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. PhilaPort, along with terminal operator Holt Logistics, welcomed M/V EM SPETSES as part of ZIM
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On the morning of April 26, the first Shandong Liaocheng (Shenxian County) Green Vegetable Expo was opened grandly. With a theme of "Green, Technology, Health and Sharing", the expo has highlighted the achievement transformation, promotion and application of agricultural science and technology,
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Onion and potato prices went up even further last week, after the Eid-ul-Fitr. The price of onions saw a significant hike in the last two days as both imported and local varieties of onion were selling at Tk 55-60 per kg, up from Tk 40-50 a kg earlier. read more

In May FreshPlaza will be focussing on kiwifruit and melons, are you a grower, importer or exporter of kiwifruit or melons? We would love to hear from you. read more

Australia’s table grape sector has made great strides during the last 10 years, raising production by more than a third and exports by 50 percent. Despite two years of declining production and exports due to COVID-19 constraints, investments in vineyards prior to and during the pandemic have
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