The tightening of bans on air freight by European Union (EU) retailers, such as Lidl, has presented challenges for fresh produce exporters in Kenya. These measures, aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air transportation, have led to higher costs and delayed market access for
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Kenya's horticultural sector experienced significant growth in 2023, driven by increased exports of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in Nairobi. read more

Mutti, the Parma-based company and European leader in the tomato derivatives market is, for the first time, a partner of the Sanremo Festival, allowing itself to be inspired by the international vocation of the kermesse, which has made Italian style its strong point. In the name of enhancing the
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Early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in Uzbekistan range from 3,000 to
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Fourth consecutive participation of Apofruit Italia at Marca where it presented some of its most innovative projects. We talked about it with Mirco Zanelli, commercial director. Developing new varieties to save Made in Italy The novelty Dulcis, the kiwi fruit of Italian innovation read more

According to EastFruit analysts, early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in
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Between November and April, Morocco is a key supplier of citrus for Seven Seas. “We started the season with bringing early varieties like clementines into the US,” says Bill Weyland, VP of Sales with the company. The season followed with mid-season varieties Nour and Clemenules and the
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The zero-emission orchard of Made in Nature, the project promoted byCso Italy and financed by the European Union for the promotion of fresh and processed organic fruit and vegetables in Italy, France, Germany and Denmark, continues and grows. The following companies are participating in the project
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The delay in the strawberry planting in Huelva and the impact of dry weather have resulted in lower than usual volumes in December and the first half of January, but the supply is gradually increasing as Valentine's Day approaches. read more

In the year just ended, Italy recorded significant inflation levels but with two faces. On the one hand, in fact, consumer prices rose by an average of 5.7% according to ISTAT, but less than the previous year (+8.1%), while on the other, on the
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Despite having been the second most important crop in the southeast of the country, the production of green beans has lost its prominent position and has become something of an "anecdote". read more

It was an unforgettable Sunday for Italian sport; there had not been such national euphoria for a few years. Bringing up the Tricolour was the South Tyrolean Jannik Sinner, who made history in Melbourne by winning one of the most important tournaments on the professional circuit.
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Water shortages are proving significantly challenging for the soft fruit sector in the Spanish province of Huelva. "If it doesn't rain substantially soon, things will get really tense," says Jan van Bergeijk, who has been active in Spanish cultivation for over 30 years and is commercially
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US imports of Spanish peppers have resumed after a one-year halt due to the detection of the Mediterranean fruit fly in several shipments, fruitnet.com reported. This was announced by the Almerian producer organisation Coexphal, which said that
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This was despite the fact that the French government had already made concessions. However, these had not gone far enough for the farmers. Despite the protests, the government is prepared to make further concessions to the demonstrating farmers. In the next 48 hours, for example, proposals
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Brazilian apple producers are conquering new markets in the Middle East. Vacaria-based Rasip, one of the country’s biggest exporters, said it plans to export to the UAE and Singapore in the first half of 2024. read more

In the final paragraph of his second market update of the year, Capespan North America President Mark Greenberg reported rumours of what he saw as an unnecessary drop in market pricing come the end of January. “The market is reporting a likely price level of US$26 per box when the market is
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The South African table grape export forecast has been increased following a better-than-anticipated crop in one of the major early export regions. read more

The annual New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) crop estimate forecasts national production volumes will increase 12 per cent on the 2022 crop total, a rebound from 2023 which suffered significant damage due to Cyclone Gabrielle.    read more

A levy-funded apple marketing campaign developed by Hort Innovation has engaged new consumers as part of an effort to reignite excitement for apples as the go-to healthy snack for all Australians.  read more