According to the forecast of Moldovan fruit growers’ organizations, in November exports of fresh plums are unlikely to exceed 10 thousand tons. According to the Customs Service of Moldova, in October 2023 exports reached to almost 23 thousand tons. In July-October 2023 Moldova exported almost
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Of the world's best-known and most popular exotic fruits, the mango is certainly the most refined and sought-after (editor's note: the most widely consumed exotic fruits are, of course, bananas and pineapples). A noble fruit with very ancient origins (the first evidence dates back more than 4,000 years in
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Namibia has started its table grape export season, with the first shipments of this year's Southern African harvest en route to international markets. Fueled by favorable weather conditions and the introduction of new grape varieties, Namibia anticipates a robust export season, targeting a
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to an amazingly sharp increase in imports of palm dates to Uzbekistan in the recent years. From 2017 to 2022 Uzbekistan increased date imports from 825 tons to 8.7 thousand tons, i.e. more than 10 times! Considering that this product is not produced in
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Sakata has celebrated the first anniversary of the Pandi Club with a meeting in Murcia of all the ambassadors who are part of this project, which brings together nutritionists from all over Spain with a common goal: to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among children in order to make them more aware of their nutritional needs.
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While in Italy the opening of automated and cashier-less shops continues (click here to read more), in England there is a chain going against the tide. We are talking about Boothsche, as reported by the BBC, is eliminating almost all self-service checkouts from its shops. read more

The association of Entrepreneurs of Southern Spain, CESUR, presented this Thursday at the Science and Technology Park of Almeria PITA the II Summit of GeneraSur, its Centre for Innovation and Business Development. read more

While Italy and Europe debate the regulations to eliminate packaging in the fresh produce sector, Alessandro Giunchi, the administrator of the Cesena wholesale market who visited Tokyo with a delegation of the Market network as part of a trip organized by the Emilia Romagna region, reports that
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The South African government, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing a logistics crisis, according to industry experts, prompting the need for immediate intervention. The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) is focusing on long-term supply chain strategies, but mounting complaints cite issues
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Japan is grappling with the repercussions of this summer's extreme heat and insufficient rainfall, which have adversely impacted crop growth, including fruits and vegetables. The unfavorable conditions have led to decreased shipments and significant price hikes. read more

Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco González as the new Managing Director, Central Europe - Downstream. Reporting directly to the EMEA President, Dan Lee, his chief responsibility will be to build upon the customer-centric culture
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Italian kiwifruit exporters could soon gain access to Japan, according to several people who attended an online seminar organised by the Italian embassy in Tokyo on Monday, 13 November. read more

Floods in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France have affected production of a variety of vegetables, including artichokes, cauliflowers, carrots, beetroot and celery, Libération reported. read more

A group of agricultural organisations in Southern Spain have called off a planned demonstration on Wednesday to demand better water infrastructure after opening a negotiation channel with the authorities. read more

Demand for fresh potatoes is very high, allowing farmers to further increase wholesale prices, according to EastFruit. read more

As part of an educational tour aimed at disseminating this model, secondary school pupils are informed about the benefits of sustainable O+G cultivation in solar greenhouses in the main European growing regions. read more

Investment from the UAE is providing Kazakhstan with good opportunities for growth in bilateral trade relations, according to Arman Shakkaliyev, the minister for trade and integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. read more

Kissabel’s European sales season has kicked into top gear, with harvesting of the red skin and fleshed Rouge variety in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland now concluded. read more

For the first time, the states are negotiating a concrete text, the so-called "Zero Draft". For an effective plastics agreement, the WWF is calling for plastic products with a high risk of pollution and particularly problematic or toxic polymers and chemicals to be banned or their use to be prohibited.
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Fresh Produce India is back in person in 2024. India’s leading business event for fresh produce professionals returns to Mumbai, taking place on 21 March 2024 at the deluxe Trident Nariman Point Hotel.  read more