ARA Agrícola, a traditional producer of high-quality table grapes, is redefining standards in grape cultivation and supply. With an annual production of 12,000 tons spread over an area of 270 hectares, the company stands out for supplying fine table grapes all year round, serving demanding
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Bioplants, a French company specializing in potted aromatic herbs, has now launched its Inouï microgreen range in supermarkets. Marketed since October 2023, Inouï microgreens are currently on sale in the fruit and vegetable aisles of supermarkets in western France (U stores in Brittany and
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As EastFruit reported a few days ago, despite global apple deficit, exports of these fruits from Moldova remained critically low even before Russia introduced its complete ban on Moldovan produce imports. Consequently, apple prices in this country remain rather low although there has been a
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According to the latest report annualetitled India Fresh Deciduous Fruit,compiled by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),India's imports of apples will increase due to the lifting of the retaliatory tariff that will facilitate a recovery
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Traders and farmers have significantly increased the supply of newly harvested onions in response to high market prices, anticipating continued profitability. This influx of new onions has doubled the supply in both wholesale and retail markets within a single day. The rapid increase in supply
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Turkish Santa Maria, Italian Abate Fetel and Santa Maria as well as Dutch Conference and Xenia formed the basis of the range. The imports from Turkey had already matured too far in some places, which is why sales were slow from time to time. Although availability was limited overall, this was
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Ukraine is witnessing a surge in imports of fruits and vegetables from Turkey due to the Polish border blockade. read more

Global demand for onions in 2023, outstripping production, has put strong pressure on the local Egyptian market. Exports of Egyptian onions doubled this year despite a drop in acreage and volumes compared to last season, driving up prices on the local market by over 190% compared to last year,
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The shareholders' meeting of the VéGé Group took place in Rome with the approval of the 2023 turnover of 13.78 billion euro for an increase of 9.4% over 2022, marking the 10th consecutive year of growth. With these numbers the First Modern Distribution Group born in Italy, will
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This year's Brussels sprouts supply is not particularly large in the Netherlands. "Nationally, growers are harvesting about a third less. That's mainly due to the dry summer, but the wet fall didn't spur further growth. In fact, some fields were completely lost," says André Noordhoek of
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Roasted chestnuts are traditionally a big seller at Christmas markets. However, this year, the Italian campaign has been particularly sluggish. "The goods have been extremely scarce and expensive since the start of the season," says Rainer Simon, Italy specialist and Managing Director of
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From today, the Kilometro Verde salad, Europe's largest vertical farm, will be distributed in more than 700 Coop shops under the Fior Fiore brand. The important milestone kicks off the distribution activity throughout Italy and follows the inauguration of the vertical farm held on
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A raspberry grower from the Netherlands has invested in what is believed to be the largest solar panel installation in the European fruit and vegetable industry. With the support of the state, Martens Van Hoof recently placed 24,206 photovoltaic cells on his farm
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Amid India's recent ban on onion export, the government of Bangladesh has permitted local traders to import the commodity from ten other countries. The sharp price hike following the ban has now been curbed due to a sufficient supply of the local early season breed in the domestic market. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco set a new record for exporting fresh raspberries to France, a country known for its preference for local products, based on the results of the 2022/23 season. Moreover, Moroccan producers were the main contributors to the overall growth of fresh raspberry imports
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After the UK’s exit from the EU in 2020, Egypt and Morocco have emerged as key beneficiaries in the UK fruit and vegetable market. Both countries have experienced a significant increase in the value of their exports to the United Kingdom. read more

The Panama Canal delays may lead to corrugated box shortages during the crucial South American peak harvest and export period of January to March 2024. This warning comes from Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Commercial Director for Industria Cartonera Ecuatoriana S.A. from Ecuador. “I see problems
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Known for being an importer of citrus and avocados, LGS Specialty Sales also has a niche persimmon program. “From late November through early February, we source our persimmons from Spain,” says Peter Creager, Senior Account Manager with the company. While the season started a bit earlier
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Although last year apple exports from Turkey to India were booming, currently trade has slowed down significantly. Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states this has to do with the Indian market being flooded: “The demand is too low to export apples to India at
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According to EastFruit, Morocco set a new record for exporting fresh raspberries to France, a country known for its preference for local products, based on the results of the 2022/23 season. Moreover, Moroccan producers were the main contributors to the overall growth of fresh raspberry imports
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