Enough grapes have arrived in Europe to fill the shelves for Christmas, notes Eddy Kreukniet of Exsa Europe. "We're coming out of a long period of shortages, and last week, the supply was still scanty. But with the arrivals from Namibia and South Africa, the situation is easing quite quickly,"
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Finding cauliflower has become a challenge this winter. Drought and rising costs have led to a reduction of the acreage in Spain, and just like in other European producing areas, adverse weather conditions have also caused production losses. The demand is far outstripping the supply in Europe
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As Bananas remain a staple in any retail produce isle and most fruit baskets around the world, the world leaders in the export of this fruit, namely Ecuador, are placing significant effort into providing for the safety of their people and products. According to Jose Antonio Hidalgo, executive
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Dieter Wienberg, the first director of the La Mayora Experimental Station (now the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM) La Mayora UMA-CSIC) in Algarrobo in the Axarquía, has passed away on Monday 18 December in Baden-Baden (Germany), at the age of 94. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt remains the leading supplier of imported artichokes in Italy, both in fresh and frozen form. The amount of Egyptian artichokes that enter the Italian market varies from 9 to 15 thousand tons per season (roughly from July to June). Egyptian exporters have a strong
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), a state development agency, have formed a strategic partnership to develop the port of Lumut in Perak state, Malaysia. The European Commission has awarded a €1.9 million grant for feasibility studies,
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Asparagus producers in Granada, Spain, are understandably concerned, following a campaign heavily impacted by drought and insufficient rainfall. November was extremely dry, with only 2% of the average rainfall for this month, according to Aemet data. read more

According to EastFruit, Moroccan consumers are increasingly fond of mangoes, and the country is set to break its own record for importing this fruit this year. Morocco’s mango imports have doubled since 2017, and they have already reached almost the same level as the whole of last year in the
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This week’s USApple Harvest Wrap Up webinar reported notable trends in this fall’s national apple harvest. While in August, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected total U.S. apple production for the 2023/2024 crop to be 236 million bushels, following the USApple Outlook
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"The onion market is characterized by scarcity. The already low stocks are suffering from massive quality problems throughout Germany, if not Europe. The quantity of marketable goods could be even tighter than last year. However, prices are slightly higher than last year," says Torben Salz from
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The New Zealand National Cherry Stone Spitting Championship is set to take place in Cromwell, at the McNulty House gardens beside Lake Dunstan, on December 27, 2023. This unique event attracts contestants of all ages, from young enthusiasts to experienced participants. read more

Tropical items shipping from Florida, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador and other regions shipping into the U.S., are on their winter peak of supply. They will also be staying with promotional volume through early 2024. read more

Alexander Baran, an agronomist at the gardening private enterprise "Agrarian Company 2004" within the Vitagro holding (Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine), believes that large enterprises, having available funds and the ability to store vegetables in their own or leased warehouses, will enter the
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South African Airways (SAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with SunExpress for four aircrafts to support the national carrier’s operations in the 2024/25 financial year. read more

"I believe there will be a shift in the ginger market between late January and early February. The first containers we are planning from China in early January, which will arrive in Europe after 30 days, cost 30 to 40% less," reports fine Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta. "From
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Avocados have become a highly demanded product in Dutch stores. Many traders eagerly purchase the product, especially in the winter. read more

Amanda J Panda, a US employee, humorously revealed on X (formerly Twitter) her unusual Christmas bonus: a potato. Marking an improvement from last year's mundane 30-minute leadership video conference, this year's bonus came with a twist - the potato, valued at $15, is taxable on her next
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It will not be a typical Christmas with snow and freezing temperatures. The forecast says anything but, sunny days and warm temperatures. As 3B Meteo reports, a giant bubble of warm air is travelling towards Italy with the consequence that the Christmas we are about to
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According to EastFruit, Moroccan consumers are increasingly fond of mangoes, and the country is set to break its own record for importing this fruit this year. Morocco’s mango imports have doubled since 2017, and they have already reached almost the same level as the whole of last year in the
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From January to October this year, fruit, and berry imports decreased by 8.3%, totalling 457,000 tons, costing Kazakhstan $274.2 million. read more