Onubafruit confirmed its position as the leading producer of small fruit in Spain, even though in 2023 it recorded volumes down by 11% compared to the previous year: the Huelva-based cooperative continues to lead the country's ranking, despite its production dropping from 90,000 to 80,000
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Amid continuing protests by farmers in several Member States, including Spain, the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers yesterday began discussions on the proposal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) presented by the European Commission last week.
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 26 February
2024-02-27 00:00
27The Tarocco orange campaign is drawing to a close, while strawberry production in Basilicata is getting into full swing. Good volumes but rather firm demand for peppers and courgettes. Radicchio continues to have high prices. More demand is expected for artichokes
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Morocco was the EU's second-largest tomato supplier in 2023
2024-02-27 00:00
In 2023, Morocco positioned itself as the European Union's second-largest supplier of tomatoes, only after the Netherlands. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), in the last five years, Morocco's market share increased by 18.86%. In the same period,
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From waste to growth: recycled plastic in horticulture
2024-02-27 00:00
In the horticultural sector, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. Desch is making great strides in this area, especially in the use of recycled materials. In this article, Twan van Oss, Sales Manager for Germany and Austria at Desch, explains more about the transformation of
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"Adverse weather has resulted in lower yields and a delay in Brix for d'Angen plums".
2024-02-27 00:00
After a difficult cherry season, the Chilean exporter Olivar Export is enthusiastic about sending D'Agen or Sugar Plums to China. Matías Fernández, commercial director of Olivar Export, points out: "Although the fervour of the Chinese market for the D'Agen plums
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"In 2024, even more ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties".
2024-02-27 00:00
"The ToBRFV virus is already widespread in some countries bordering France," explains Céline Labourey, head of the solanaceae disease resistance project, "For the time being, we are still protected, thanks in particular to prophylactic measures.
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Bananas from Costa Rica at £0.97: down 3% from last week
2024-02-27 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly.
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Ethylene product for banana ripening approved in Germany
2024-02-27 00:00
For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a presence in the US, Australia, as well as several European countries. Most recently, approval was received for the use of Catalytic's Ethy-Gen®
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Fruit Logistica: AI – the key to the future?
2024-02-26 20:00
The Fresh Produce Forum stage at this year’s Fruit Logistica kicked off with a look at the implications for AI on different levels of retail and consumer behaviour, and how they could come together in a completely new environment.
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South Africa: Blueberry season falls short of expectations - but growth still expected
2024-02-26 14:00
South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth.
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France: Importance of agriculture to be enshrined in law
2024-02-26 14:00
As Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on 21 February, the planned law on the future orientation of agriculture (PLOA) will take up the goal of agricultural and food sovereignty. In addition, agriculture is to be recognised as a fundamental interest of the nation and
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World’s oldest fruit brand Fyffes could be replaced with Trudi’s in mainland Europe
2024-02-26 13:00
This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed.
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This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed.
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South African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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South African blueberry industry reflects on season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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Inka’s Berries launches two premium blueberry varieties
2024-02-26 11:00
Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Costa Group officially changes ownership
2024-02-26 06:00
Costa Group has entered a new phase of ownership with a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium completing its acquisition of the leading Australian fresh produce company on 26 February 2024.
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Abkhazia has exported nearly 16 tons of mimosa to Russia since the beginning of February
2024-02-26 00:00
This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The initial shipment passed through the customs of the Krasnodar region well ahead of schedule, whereas, in previous years, the first deliveries
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Morocco, sharp decline in tomato exports
2024-02-26 00:00
Tomato exports from Morocco decreased by 20% in the period July-November 2023 compared to the same period last year, with climate change being the main culprit;
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