In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce. read more

The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world's longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging. read more

PROTOFANOUSI FRUIT SA, better known as PROTO, is a historical leader in Greece and throughout Europe with the record for the largest European production of kiwifruit, which this year has chosen the duoICOEL- TOMRA to renew its production line. read more

The exports of carrots from Morocco continue to grow steadily, and their volume has grown by almost 1.5 times in 2022, as well as in January 2023, EastFruit reports. At the same time, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the key export destination for Moroccan carrots, unlike many other fruit
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With just over 370,000 tonnes produced in 2021, Italy is the leading artichoke-producing country in the world, with Apulia and Sicily together accounting for three quarters of national production. In Apulia, turnover from the cynariculture sector is worth over 190 million euro,
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The early start of vegetation together with the recent low night temperatures have caused serious frost damage in Austrian fruit growing, according to information from the 'Agricultural Information Centre' (AIZ). According to the report, stone fruit with apricots are particularly affected,
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March 2023 has already gone down in history as the second warmest and driest month of the 21st century in Spain, and the third warmest since records began in 1961, according to the latest climate balance of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). read more

The company will close its branch in Zonhoven about two and a half years after opening, according to a report in the daily newspaper "De Tijd". It is the first closure of the Dutch supermarket challenger in Flanders. read more

The demand for Egyptian onions is not easing, and Egyptian growers are actively working to increase their volumes after a weak production early in the season. According to Amr Kadah, export manager of HB Group, "Soon, there will be enough onion volumes for everyone." read more

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Hong Kong is the overseas event of the world's leading trade fair FRUIT LOGISTICA and will take place this year from 6-8 September at the AsiaWorld-Expo. read more

"Italy has always had the most expensive prices in the world when it comes to fresh tomatoes destined to the processing industry. The announcement of the signing of contracts for Spanish tomatoes at €150 per ton, due to the water crisis, has had a disruptive effect on the market, precisely
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“We are the first hydroponic farm in Slovakia and the first farm with a low environmental footprint,” says Filip Toška, Founder and CEO of Hausnatura, a hydroponic farm in Bratislava, Slovakia. read more

The Swiss Fruit Growers' Association welcomed over a hundred delegates and guests to this year's Delegates' Meeting in Bern. With the launch of the national industry programme 'Sustainability Fruit' and the first-time holding of a professional championship, the
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today announced that his department will provide funding of €450,000 to a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) project supporting potato farming in Ukraine. read more

The Russian ruble has continued to fall relative to major Western currencies. On April 7, it reached more than 90 rubles to the dollar (for the first time since April 14, 2022). The ruble has fallen by 5 percent against the dollar and by 13 percent against the euro. read more

India's Reliance, Adani among 49 bidders for debt-ridden Future Retail read more

A.J. Trucco Inc. is mourning the loss of Sal Vacca, the company founder and a beloved member of the produce industry. Vacca passed away on March 22, 2023, at age 93. read more

Strawberry production in the Huelva region has undergone constant diversification, incorporating new crops into its production and reaching a total surface area of more than 6,295 hectares. Likewise, Huelva's red fruits are of great international relevance:
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The company Patatas Hijolusa, located in León, has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant for more than 7 years in order to achieve maximum optimisation of its production process. In this way, it has managed to offer a high quality product with effectiveness, efficiency and
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