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The "Buenas hasta el hueso" (Good to the stone) stonefruit marketing campaign is back in 2024 and bigger than ever. The initiative, launched by the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and regional federations of Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Murcia region last year, is now even more expansive. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced a "significant upgrade" to its ME2 ocean service, enhancing connections between India and northern Europe. read more

The World Earth Day, also known as Earth Day, is celebrated every year on April 22nd and aims to raise awareness for environmental and climate protection. The day serves as a reminder that we all have a responsibility to protect our planet and to sustainably manage its resources. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26th to 27th in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the conference day itself, the organizers have prepared some unmissable technical visits. Participants will get to know about the cultivation and preservation of. read more

As forecasted by EastFruit analysts before the start of the recent apple season, fresh apple prices have remained relatively high. In Ukraine, apple prices are currently high but have not reached record highs yet. However, there are still over three months left until the end of the season, so the situation may change. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemny skutek uboczny dla kraju – niezwykle niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. read more

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has taken a significant step by launching a guidebook for registering potato seed varieties. This initiative is part of the Potato Seed Platform, which aims to enhance the local potato industry. read more

The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing. read more

Volumes of tomatoes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year at this time, leading to an increase in prices. Currently, the average price of tomatoes is R20 (just under one euro) per kilogram, slightly lower than the R23 price earlier this month. read more

Fruits & Compagnie, a fruit marketing and production company based in Nîmes and Sisteron (France), has announced that it will take over the marketing of products from Alpes Coop Fruits (Hautes-Alpes). As part of the Syndicat "Vergers des Alpes de Haute Durance", which holds the PGI and Label read more

EU: Rapidly changing retail aims to build consumer trust

EuroCommerce, the European association representing small, medium, and large retailers and wholesalers, unveiled its consumer agenda for 2024-2029 at the EU Consumer Summit. Source: eurocommerce.eu Intermarché Portugal signs delivery read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

Blue Whale is primarily known for its apple production, but the expertise of its growers, mainly based in the southwest of France, also extends to plum production, with a potential harvest of 5,000 tons. For the past 10 years, Blue Whale has been developing its plum orchards to offer a selection of. read more

Według Rosselkhoznadzor, do 14 kwietnia Rosja importowała 2,5 miliona ton owoców i warzyw, co oznacza wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w zeszłym roku, jak podaje Federalny System Informacji Państwowej "Argus-PHYTO." Import kapusty wzrósł niemal 1,67-krotnie, podczas gdy read more

In 2022, the Japanese fresh vegetable market was estimated to be 13.6 million metric tons (MMT), with around 5 percent coming from imports. In 2023, Japan imported 621,696 metric tons of fresh vegetables, primarily led by onions, peppers, and pumpkins/squash. The United States ranked 4th in vegetable imports to Japan, following China, South Korea, and. read more

Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week. read more

The Hydroponic Farmers Federation recently held their official AGM/Grower Day at the Brinkman Australia Braeside offices. Following the HFF policy, scheduled meetings are conducted at various interesting locations to provide growers with networking opportunities with other growers and suppliers. read more

Nadchodzący przyjazd hiszpańskich nowych ziemniaków wzbogaci rynek, który od miesięcy był zaopatrywany w importowane ziemniaki przechowalnicze z Francji, a także świeże ziemniaki z Egiptu, których eksport poza sezonem do Hiszpanii szybko zyskiwał na popularności. "Kampania ziemniaczana w Egipcie rusza w read more

The Wholesale Agri-Food Center of Turin will be among the protagonists at the international trade fair medFEL in Perpignan, France. The event represents for the CAAT and its ecosystem a further step forward in the path of development and internationalization. read more