The Florida produce industry, including citrus, recently voiced concerns regarding Canada’s proposal to reduce the use of fresh produce plastic packaging. Organizations represented in a Florida letter to the director of Canada’s Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division include Florida Citrus
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As we come to the end of another year, the global garlic market finds itself in a rather tricky situation in many countries. In the Netherlands, garlic prices reach an 'all-time high,' driven by quality issues in Spain and a reliance on more expensive Chinese imports. France faces high prices
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Anticipation is high for the fourth edition of Marca Fresh of which Fresh Point Magazine is media partner. The exclusive format, centred on sustainable innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector, will take place as part of Marca by BolognaFiere, the only trade fair in Italy for the mdd, scheduled to be held at the exhibition centre
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In December, onion prices noticeably dropped, with producers selling their products for 0.24 to 0.36 euros/kg at the beginning of the month. This marked an average decrease of around 16% compared to previous months. Additionally, the cost of vegetables has halved since December 2022. read more

Grape supply in North America has largely transitioned over to imports. read more

During the final berry event of 2023, called “Berry Market 2023”, organized by the association of berry growers of Moldova “Pomuşoarele Moldovei”, FAO economist Andriy Yarmak presented an assessment of the state, trends, and development prospects of the global berry market. According to
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A brand new vessel built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, for One Ocean Network, has just departed from Cape town, and is en route to Rotterdam. read more

CMA CGM, a French container shipping firm, has revealed new surcharges for several global routes via the Panama Canal. The company will specifically apply a surcharge of US$150 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for all cargo categories. This charge will be effective from January 12, and it
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From the Panama Canal drought to terrorist attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East; 2023 for maritime logistics closes amid uncertainties. Riccardo Martini, managing director of Dcs Tramaco, tries to describe the prospects for the coming year toIFN. read more

The New Year's Eve tradition of eating grapes for good luck, popular in Spain and Latin America, is going viral on TikTok. Originating in 19th-century Spain, the custom involves eating 12 grapes at midnight, with each grape symbolizing good luck for one month of the coming year. read more

According to Nishanth K., a banana farmer from Kerala’s Wayanad district, every district in Kerala has its favorite banana. Nishanth himself has over 250 varieties of bananas on his farm. His farm is something of a museum of bananas, showcasing rare varieties from across the globe. There is
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It is the peak season for mangoes. The demand for Brazilian mangoes is strong this season, but the supply is limited due to the hot weather. Peruvian mangoes face weather challenges and low-priced competition from Brazilian mangoes, which has impacted exports. Fragmented supply and logistics in
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For Egyptian citrus exporters, the Red Sea crisis is casting a shadow over the season. The most worried are those specializing in the Asian market, for whom the passage of ships through the Bab Al Mandab Strait is essential. Mahmoud Elmedany, Globagro's Export Manager, is nevertheless optimistic
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Industry body Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) appointed directors at their annual general meeting on November 28. Shane Schnitzler was unanimously re-elected as Chairperson. Additionally, Carlo Trimboli of Freshmark was named the new Deputy Chairperson. This appointment follows Hamish Montague’s
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The potential for exporting bananas from Pakistan to Central Asia was the focus of a workshop hosted by Sindh Agricultural University in collaboration with the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC). Agricultural and economic experts at the event stressed the importance of
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In the Chinese market for Chilean peaches and apricots during the current 2023/2024 season, the Frutas de Chile country brand stands out. According to Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, “In 2023, we believe that our fresh fruit advanced in positioning and new markets. For example,
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The Egyptian citrus season was proceeding at a steady pace, with calm competition, until the advent of the "Suez Canal crisis". Logistical disruptions are worrying exporters, particularly those focusing on non-European markets, and are driving up prices. Abdullah Elrehiewy, CEO of Royal Foods,
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In 2024, Australia proudly welcomes the 12th World Potato Congress to Adelaide, marking a significant moment for the global potato industry. Scheduled from June 23-26, the World Potato Congress not only provides a platform to showcase the excellence of the Australian potato sector but aims to
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The December holidays have caused an uptick in demand for some exotic fruit varieties and Asian retailers in particular pair exotic fruits to increase store visits this time of year. “Our Brazilian Samba papaya and Ecuadorian white dragon fruits are doing exceptionally well in Canada and
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Mercadona ends 2023 with 49 stores in Portugal read more