After Mother's Day and Valentine's Day, 1 November is one of the biggest sales days of the year, accounting for up to 20 % of annual turnover in some areas of Spain. read more

The demand for Spanish pistachio continues to rise, and this is reflected in the prices, which rose by 40% for the Larnaka, the most sought-after variety, reaching 16 Euro per kilo, as revealed by the latest data from the Mesa de Precios de Talavera, updated on October 4. The price continues to
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Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of Italy's leading fruit and vegetable companies, obtains the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality certification required by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). In a path of continuous improvement in terms of social sustainability, this achievement
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A haul of cocaine worth £10 million has been seized after divers found it underwater off the coast of Kent. The drugs, with a weight of 137 kg, were discovered by the Border Force National Deep Rummage Team in four large North Face holdalls at Sheerness Port on 14 October. read more

In October 2023, the volume of exports of fresh table grapes from Uzbekistan is expected to be approximately 30% lower than in the previous month and up to 3 times lower compared to the same period of 2022, EastFruit analysts forecast. read more

According to The Australian Grower, apple growing in the country is gradually dying out. Australian farmers complain that the business is becoming unprofitable as apple prices have remained stable for nearly 20 years while production costs have risen at an incredibly high rate. Farmers accuse
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EastFruit experts draw attention to the consequences of Storm Bernard, which last weekend caused quite significant damage to the production regions of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The assessment of damage to berry plantations is currently ongoing, but preliminary results have been announced,
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In the MY 2022/23, Egypt has set a historical record for exporting dates to the Moroccan market, more than doubling its export volume in this direction, according to EastFruit. Such a rapid growth of exports allowed Egypt to also become the second largest date supplier to Morocco. read more

Leading berry supplier Hortifrut has appointed Saskia Polak as its new commercial director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. read more

Fusarium is a fungus that’s been prone to infect lettuce – predominantly iceberg - in several parts of the world. In Arizona, the disease has been around since 2001. While it was first contained in one field, it has since then spread through lettuce production areas of the Southwestern US.
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The rising tensions in Israel are of course being monitored by market participants. Nearly three weeks into the conflict, the impact on commodity prices remains limited. However, players are watching closely, concerned about geopolitical escalation through the potential involvement of Iran and
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According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s durian exports reached $1.63 billion in the first nine months of 2023. In the reviewed period, fruit and vegetable exports totaled $4.21 billion, a surge of 72.5% equivalent to $1.77 billion year on year. read more

Trade between Pakistan and the Russian Federation has improved since the launch of direct shipping service between the two countries in May this year. The first container ship from Russia berthed at the Karachi Port, opening a new sea route for direct shipping service between the two countries.
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The Kenyan avocado export season usually opens on the 24th March when permission is granted from the export authority based on dry matter, this year however the season was running a month late. read more

The Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company in Tanzania has been urged to expand storage infrastructure for horti produce at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, said such facilities would aid the storage of produce waiting to be
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In Huelva, the past few days have seen heavy rainfall accompanied by strong gusts of wind that have compromised the raspberry harvest, reducing it by 95% in the Cartaya area.The storm that hit the area severely damaged the crops, destroying
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The global sweet potato market continues to widen its appeal, as interest in the product grows globally. In the Netherlands, the supply from Egypt is diminishing due to smaller exporters shifting to other products, resulting in a more stable market. Spain and Portugal also face quality issues
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In Apulia, in the Foggia area, the artichoke season is beginning, but the sentiment is anything but positive. The heat in southern Italy shows no sign of letting up and seasonal produce is cornered. Apulian producer Ermanno Barletta describes the anomalous situation to IFN
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Global almond production for 2023/24 is forecast 3 percent higher to 1.5 million metric tons (tons) shelled basis on higher output in the United States, Australia, and the European Union. Global consumption is expected to expand 6 percent to 1.6 million tons. Global exports are forecast to rise
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Forum Retail 2023, the largest Experience & Networking Hub - organised by IKN Italy - that has been bringing together the retail community for 23 years, has kicked off. Artificial & Human Intelligence to excel in a fluctuating market is the macro-theme of the new edition that has
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