Demand for blueberries stayed high, but the supply of quality blueberries was at an all-time low after the Pacific Northwest harvest season ended in late summer. The anticipated volumes from South America did not arrive as expected to fill the gap. Reports revealed that this shortage was due to
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Tim Rooke, the chair of the NFU Potato Policy Group, has provided an update on the current potato lifting season and insights into the upcoming one. Lifting is progressing, with some farmers having completed the process, while others are still in progress. The recent heavy rainfall has caused… read more

"The walnut market (analysis of Areté data) occupies the second place by production and consumption after almonds," reported expert Simona Lamorte (senior market analyst Areté Agrifood) during last week's Giornata della Noce in Forlì. read more

The Belgian pear season is still going as expected at BelOrta. There had been high expectations for Belgian pears on the market, however, those are currently meeting demand. "Sales are picking up. Here and there, there's a fruit with a slightly rougher peel, but the pears are still finding their
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The value of Peruvian avocado exports will reach US$ 1,129.1 million by the end of 2023, which will reach a new record, surpassing the level registered in 2021 (US$ 1,127.1 million). In addition, it will represent an increase of 14.6% compared to 2022. Between January and July 2023, fresh
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The Australian melon industry is calling for a stop to the media scaremongering of consumers about the current price of watermelon. In recent days watermelon prices have been portrayed as ‘skyrocketing’, ‘expensive’ and ‘price surge’ in Australia, which is factually incorrect. read more

The ninth edition of the three-day international seed technology fair Seed meets Technology once again attracted an international and skilled crowd to Vertify's greenhouse complex in Zwaagdijk, which has been transformed into an exhibition complex. All the space is available was well utilized.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Rio Grande City Port of Entry cargo operations recently seized more than 80 pounds of cocaine in a single enforcement action. read more

Lebanese grapes would do much better if markets like South Africa would be open to them. Ghassan Awdi, Vice President of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise, sees strong demand for their grapes, despite not many markets being available to the company for export: “This season there has
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Faced with the heat wave that hits Brazil this week, experts recommend paying attention to the body's signals to avoid the damage that can occur on hot days — dehydration, low blood pressure and dry airways, for example. read more

Manchester-based sustainable thermoformed packaging manufacturer significantly increases capacity in the 50th anniversary year. Further underlining its position as one of the UK’s leading independently owned manufacturers of sustainable thermoformed packaging products, Macpac has completed the
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'En óf je witlof lust' ('And if you like chicory').This chicory campaign launched in the Netherlands on Wednesday, September 27, at Oxin Growers. With growers, traders, suppliers, and the press in attendance, almost 18 months of work and research were transformed into a campaign intended to
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Reduced VAT rate on fruit and vegetables has led to increased consumption of imported products - Krauze read more

This year, farmer Kai Reinheimer from Ginsheim started growing and selling Mexican snack cucumbers. "While looking for special products, my daughter Nina came across the snack cucumbers. They have a ripening period of about five months. Unlike conventional cucumbers, which grow upwards, the
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Samskip and Boluda Lines will jointly launch shortsea container services connecting Santander, Dublin, and Liverpool in a new commitment to clients in Spain, Ireland, and the UK that also delivers a strategic expansion for Samskip’s and Boluda’s European sustainable transport network. read more

Xenia®, the pear brand, is gearing up for something truly special in Madrid. Amidst the current global pear trend, Xenia is set to establish itself as the number one pear for both retailers and consumers worldwide. "This ground-breaking concept will be showcased at the Xenia booth during the
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Fruit Attraction will be held in Madrid from Tuesday 3 to 5 October 2023. FreshPlaza and Primeur jointly publish a 162-page exhibition magazine. It has become an international issue with background articles from the international fruit and vegetable trade. read more

The new season of Chinese-produced avocados has begun to enter the market. It is reported that thanks to good weather, avocado production and quality have improved this year. Yunnan is still the main avocado-producing area in China. The main cultivated variety is Hass. In recent years, the
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Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 5.1% to $1,404.38 per 40ft container this week. read more

The UK government has allocated £12.5 million to 19 innovative projects focused on the development of automation and robotic technologies aimed at enhancing productivity, food security, and sustainable farming practices. The announcement is part of the broader initiative that has seen over
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