Global mandarin market overview
2024-03-01 00:00
The production season for mandarins and citrus fruits in the northern hemisphere is in its second half, and the end is approaching for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is fetching the highest prices in many markets. Israel reports a good winter, with
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Taita Taveta county banana farmers want to export to Denmark
2024-03-01 00:00
In Taita Taveta county, a collaboration between the county government and the Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is set to facilitate the export of 700 tonnes of organic bananas to Orana, a Danish fruit company. This initiative aims to provide a new market for over 500 smallholder
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Azerbaijan's tomato exports surged by 58.1% in January 2024
2024-03-01 00:00
During January 2024, tomato exports amounted to $16.6 million, indicating a substantial increase of $6.1 million, marking a 58.1% rise compared to the same period last year.
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Morocco's berry exports boomed in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in revenue from its fresh berry exports, rebounding from adverse weather conditions and a decline in supply volumes. EastFruit data reveals that Moroccan berry growers
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"Successfully rescheduled kiwi shipment"
2024-03-01 00:00
The Georgian company Nergeta started growing kiwis near the Black Sea coast in 2011. Within two years, it created a 20-hectare orchard and built a refrigerated warehouse and packaging plant. The first trial shipments were marketed in a chain
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Who is who in the import of Egyptian oranges into Europe?
2024-03-01 00:00
The import of fresh oranges from third countries, specifically from Egypt, by EU Member States is one of the issues that is causing most concern to Spanish growers and operators this season. Imports are an inherent part of trade, as well as the
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Salinas F1 pre-commercial broccoli arrives
2024-03-01 00:00
In the brassica family, broccoli is an important crop, spread globally, with significant areas especially in the United States, Mexico and Spain.
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MD returns to TV with new 'Buona Spesa, Italy' campaign
2024-03-01 00:00
On the occasion of its first 30 years, MD launches its new 'Buona Spesa, Italia!' television campaign, featuring people and their daily shopping: the narrator is the unmistakable voice of Antonella Clerici, the company's long-standing testimonial.
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Higher temperatures and regional tensions shape the Egyptian season
2024-03-01 00:00
Climate change and geopolitical tensions dictate the pace of the agricultural season in Egypt, as well as trade flows. Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, founder and commercial director of Accretive Co for Agriculture (Atfa), tells how she adapts to these unpredictable times.
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Only two food retailers grow in the first eight weeks of the year
2024-03-01 00:00
During the first eight weeks of 2024, Mercadona and Carrefour were the only major food retailers in Spain to increase their market share in value, according to the latest data provided by Algori on the evolution of the sector. Mercadona,
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European demand for Brazilian sweet potatoes grows
2024-03-01 00:00
Demand for sweet potatoes (or yams) from Brazil has increased in Europe. Cassiano Berol, of Brazilian export company Agricola Plantar explains: 'Due to the challenges resulting from the drought in Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, both potato producers
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'In Israel, sky-high blueberry prices and good demand for South African table grapes'
2024-03-01 00:00
An importer of blueberries and table grapes from Israel says that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not declined in his country, despite difficulties in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the fruit and vegetable import company Lucky Berry says: "Prices
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After a drop in spending and a cautious approach to buying organic products last year due to inflation, the organic market is gaining momentum again. This recovery also seems to benefit the organic fresh fruit segment, including apples, as
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"Our potted plants flourish early and robustly due to unique Albenga Plain climate"
2024-03-01 00:00
"We are eager to increase our export markets and the potential is there", says Luca Lanzalaco of La Cooperativa L'Ortofrutticola di Albenga. They are one of the largest cooperatives in Liguria, Italy, with about 600 member farms. They offer potted plants (aromatic and floral), fruit, and
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Jumbo’s profitability is under severe pressure
2024-03-01 00:00
India: Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest
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Good weather boosts mango production in India and brings forward the start of the season
2024-03-01 00:00
The mango season in India is about to begin. For exporter Krish International, the focus is on three varieties, according to Himant Chavda, its president. "Our mango export season will start around March 15. From then on, I expect
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The Netherlands: RHP certification for Van Egmond Potgrond
2024-03-01 00:00
The company Van Egmond Potgrond in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) is RHP certified with end products Horticulture and the renewable raw material wood fiber.
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Egypt almost doubles fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023. They managed to almost double their export volume, reaching over half a million tons for the first time ever!
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Egyptian supply is putting pressure on the carrot market.
2024-03-01 00:00
At the moment there is not much activity in the carrot market. "We are having some problems with the Egyptian carrot, which is putting pressure on the market. In Eastern Europe they are selling for the same price, or even cheaper," explains Willem de Boer from the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS
2024-03-01 00:00
Mandarin and citrus production in the Northern Hemisphere is in the second half of its campaign with the end in sight for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is attracting the highest prices in many markets. Israel reports a good winter with mild weather, including record breaking
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