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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Melons from Almería, garlic, onions, and ginger
2024-05-16 14:00
The prices of ginger have sharply risen worldwide in the past month, leading to an unprecedented demand for this once exotic and now regional staple food, as reported by EastFruit. Industry experts attribute the price increase to critical reasons.
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"Greece had a successful pear season, similar to most other Northern Hemisphere countries," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator at the Greek trader Karastergiou Bros. "We did not face any quality issues this season. Although volumes were slightly lower, there has been a high level of interest."
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GPG introduces new blackberry genetic varieties to the market.
2024-05-16 13:00
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Sea Freight: Strong harvests in the Southern Hemisphere drive growth in refrigerated shipping.
2024-05-16 13:00
Good vegetation periods would have set the deciduous exports on a better footing this year. South Africa's citrus fruit season is expected to bring further growth as new fruit orchards go into production there and good growth conditions for oranges, lemons, and.
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Fruit Trade Merchandising: New edition has just been published
2024-05-16 13:00
Questions such as "How can a high-quality product maintain its good quality from harvest to consumer?" or "How should a product be stored to prevent damage?" will be answered. The new issue provides detailed information on origin,
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The ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched the Asia Business Meet-Ups earlier this year to deepen its connections to key markets across Asia and to build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024.
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Due to the rotation of crops for salad cucumbers, a portion of the cultivation areas are not harvested. The newly planted salad cucumbers need more time to reach harvest. This is in contrast to a lively demand. Overall, there are lower quantities of German salad cucumbers available for the market.
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Strong demand for carrots across Europe
2024-05-16 12:00
In Germany, the carrot import season has gained momentum since mid-April. Despite the difficult harvest in the fall, followed by quality issues during storage due to wet conditions, German stocks were cleared within the usual seasonal range. The transition to newly harvested carrots is now underway.
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Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the lineup of speakers for the China Business Meet Up.
2024-05-16 11:00
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the impressive list of speakers for its China Business Meet Up, scheduled to take place on 27-28 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC).
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Zespri destroys €19m worth of kiwifruit after mouse discovery
2024-05-16 11:00
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has confirmed that over one million trays of its New Zealand-grown fruit will be destroyed after mice were discovered on the ship that transported its initial shipment of the new season to Europe.
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A balanced fruit load and good quality are promising indicators for the upcoming Picota campaign.
2024-05-16 11:00
Los productores de cerezas Picota españolas esperan una temporada positiva y equilibrada, ya que el sector se recupera de las devastadoras lluvias del año pasado. Gracias a una mayor disponibilidad de frutas y capacidad de clasificación, el sector anticipa un volumen de exportación de entre 2,000 y 2,300.
Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a positive and well-balanced season as the sector bounces back from devastating rainfall last year. Thanks to a combination of greater fruit availability and grading capacity, the sector anticipates an export volume of between 2,000 and 2,300. read more
Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a positive and well-balanced season as the sector bounces back from devastating rainfall last year. Thanks to a combination of greater fruit availability and grading capacity, the sector anticipates an export volume of between 2,000 and 2,300. read more
Revenue increase of seven percent in the first quarter of 2024.
2024-05-16 10:00
The turnover in fresh fruit increased by 3.2% or 25.3 million US dollars, primarily due to a higher global volume of sales for bananas and pineapples, as well as an increase in global prices for pineapples, partially offset by lower global prices for bananas.
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BVL grants emergency approval for Madex Primo against codling moth
2024-05-16 09:00
As QS reports, the insecticide can be used beyond the existing authorization for the control of the codling moth (Cydia pomonella L.) on pome fruit, based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, according to the BVL.
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Zespri launches "Choose the Healthy. Choose the Good. Choose Zespri™" campaign for "Eat a Kiwi Day".
2024-05-16 09:00
Zespri™ wants to help consumers choose healthier foods and feel good and full of joy again. The holistic communication concept positions kiwis as delicious and healthy snack alternatives that are easy to incorporate into.
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"Robust varieties with sturdy root systems are in high demand."
2024-05-16 00:00
With a genome five times larger than a human's and 16 times that of a tomato, it takes 15 years to develop a new variety of the humble onion. Lennaert Aardse of Dutch seed supplier De Groot en Slot delves into the complexity of this seemingly simple bulb.
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Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology.
2024-05-16 00:00
FAM STUMABO is introducing ScaliburTM, a more efficient potato slicer that offers improved cutting solutions. This innovative machine is equipped with dual rotation technology, where both the cutting head and the impeller rotate to provide a controlled and gentle cutting process. Previously, potatoes were...
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In 2023, Moldova accounted for up to a quarter of the European Union's plum imports.
2024-05-16 00:00
Unia Europejska pozyskuje znaczącą część swoich importowanych śliwek z Republiki Mołdawii. Faktycznie, w 2023 roku mołdawskie śliwki stanowiły 25% rynku śliwek UE. Te dane zostały podkreślone przez Wicepremiera Dumitru Alaiba, Ministra Rozwoju Gospodarczego i Cyfryzacji.
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Over one million trays of New Zealand kiwis are scheduled for destruction due to a mice infestation.
2024-05-16 00:00
Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit, which were found to have a mice infestation on a ship, are scheduled for disposal. The problem was discovered during Zespri's first shipment to Europe for the season. Attempts were made to rescue the fruit, with 54 percent of the pallets inspected. Zespri's reaction was to take action to address the situation.
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Etiquette expert William Hanson showcases the proper way to eat corn on the cob, avoiding the informal practice of eating it with hands. In his viral TikTok video, which has been viewed 3 million times, Hanson recommends holding the corn on a plate and cutting it neatly with a knife. He adds a touch of humor to the demonstration.
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A dynamic and growing trade fair in Azerbaijan
2024-05-16 00:00
The Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair, which will take place in Baku from 15th to 17th May, is increasingly becoming a benchmark for the food, fruit, and vegetable sector in the surrounding geographical area. "There are European companies participating," explains Omar Papi, CEO of the.
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