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Spain's Agroponiente Group announced that they are projected to achieve another record-breaking sales volume for the 2023/24 season. By the end of May, the volume had increased by 10%, putting them on track to reach 320,000 tonnes by the end of the season. This represents a significant jump from the 5% volume increase observed in the previous 2022/23 season. read more

Spain's Agroponiente Group has announced that it is expected to achieve another record sales volume for the 2023/24 season. As of the end of May, the volume has increased by 10 percent and is projected to reach 320,000 tonnes by the end of the season. This marks a significant growth compared to the 5 percent volume increase recorded in the 2022/23 season. read more

He succeeds Detlev Grimmelt, who has been a member of the board of Fairtrade Germany since 2015 and is stepping down at his own request on June 30. Benjamin Drösel has been working for Fairtrade Germany for a total of seven years and has held the position of Commercial Director since September 2022. read more

Citing Vietnamese customs data, the Vietnamese Fruit and Vegetable Association estimates total exports of fruits and vegetables for the entire year at 7.5 billion US dollars. This would represent a 35% increase compared to 2023. The export revenue of fruits and vegetables reached read more

The supply quantities from Ecuador and Colombia are limited, the same applies to the Dominican Republic with a corresponding effect on the organic banana market. The demand from retailers can only be met narrowly. The stable market situation is supported by actions in. read more

All regions are affected by this decline, especially the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where 51% of the apricot production in France was located last year. There, especially in the Rhône Valley, repeated rain and thunderstorms in May led to fruit drop and infestations with. read more

Riverking, one of China's top avocado importers, will be participating in a trade visit to Queensland from June 25 to 26. During the visit, the avocado procurement leaders will meet with prominent avocado growers, packers, and exporters in and around Bundaberg. read more

Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (Leaf), a sustainable agriculture company based in India, is expanding its operations to reach 5 million smallholder farmers in the remote regions of the Eastern Ghats, specifically in the Lambasingi and Chintapalli areas of Andhra Pradesh. read more

The Mantuan entrepreneur Bruno Francescon, president of the Perla Nera Consortium, is the Oscar of Italian Fruit and Vegetables 2024. Francescon, who also accepted the award on behalf of the other consortium partners, Andrea Peviani and Sergio Giardina, was elected by the over 100 companies in attendance. read more

In the midst of cherry production, but the volumes are not high. Demand is still not optimal for melons and watermelons due to the still cool climate in the North. The climate also affects the demand for apricots, which remains high in the Central-South. Quotations for fruits are decreasing. read more

The Spanish group Primafrio is expanding its presence in Europe by opening a new logistics center in France. Located in Belfort (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region), the company specializing in temperature-controlled fruit and vegetables has inaugurated its first logistics platform in France, with a total surface area of read more

"Alice stated, 'We have faith in the PGI Peach of Verona as it has the potential to stand out among the various domestic and foreign fruits available in Italy. Through the promotion by La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI), we aim for Verona's products to reclaim the grandeur of their history.'" read more

On a European level, Belgium and the Netherlands have historically been the main competitors for Italian agriculture, and in recent years, they have also benefited from Italian misfortunes to become the undisputed leaders in the old continent. However, the prospects for the campaign are at a read more

In the last two years, the melon supply from Spain has decreased due to a reduction in production areas, while the opposite is happening in France. "For the past 2 or 3 years, the trend in the Provence region has been to plant a little more in the early part of the season," which is the early." read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie właśnie się rozpocznie. „Kalendarze będą startować o normalnych porach, a ilość i jakość będą pozostawać stabilne pomimo wyzwań związanych z zmianami klimatycznymi” - mówi Walid Sallam, Kierownik Eksportu i Konsultant Techniczny z egipskich firm, takich jak MK Entreprise. read more

Malcontents among raspberry growers in Poland are expressing worries about the stagnant purchase prices, which they argue have not changed in 20 years. This disparity persists despite notable rises in production, energy, and fertilizer expenses. The ongoing season has only worsened these grievances. read more

Vietnamese dragon fruit made a big impact during its debut at Spinneys in Saudi Arabia. Vietnamese exports received a significant boost on June 24 when red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruits were featured at the grand opening of Spinneys, a high-end supermarket chain from the United Arab Emirates. read more

While watching Croatia play against Italy in the UEFA Europe League, John Pandol from Pandol Brothers took a moment to provide an update on Mexico's Sonora grape season. Sonora is the largest producer of table grapes in Mexico and is projected to export a total of 22 million boxes this season. read more

The Dutch company Contronics provides dry fog solutions for food retailers. Lennard Riskop is the Sales Manager responsible for Germany. "Dry fog creates a local climate zone for products, which allows us to reduce losses by up to 40 percent. The drying out of fresh produce is delayed, which has a read more

The 'Scallion Latte,' which originated in China, has become a social media sensation. This unusual beverage combines caffeine with a topping of chopped spring onions, providing a distinctive crunchy texture. Despite facing initial skepticism, it has divided online communities, with numerous individuals trying it out and sharing their feedback. read more