Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the 'Flavour of the Year 2024' seal, for both Spain and Portugal, which certifies the product's taste qualities, as it has been tested and approved by a demanding tasting panel of more than 80 regular consumers of Nufri's Envy apple, which has been awarded the 'Flavour of the Year 2024' seal.
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Moldova’s fresh apple exports hit record low in the December and current season overall
2024-01-16 00:00
The Moldova Fruct Association, citing the customs service of the Republic of Moldova, reports that in December 2023, more than 7.5 thousand tons of fresh apples were exported from the country for a total amount of about US $4.5 million. In November 2023, Moldova exported little more of these
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Will there be enough seed potatoes for everyone in Spain?
2024-01-16 00:00
The answer is uncertain, as the forecasts include positive and negative aspects. At the beginning of January, for example, there were 20% fewer seed potatoes than at the same time last year, which has raised fears among operators and farmers that they will not be able to meet all their commitments.
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Agricultural protests, also joined by Romania and Bulgaria
2024-01-16 00:00
The long lines of tractors and trucks blocking the main arteries connecting cities are beginning to be a common scenario in Western Europe (click here to read more) but are a novelty for other countries such as Romania and Bulgaria.
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Syngenta's Tylcram, the reference bunch in the autumn segment
2024-01-16 00:00
Developed in Italy at the R&D centre in Acate (RG), after its first year of introduction, Tylcramsi confirms itself to be a reference variety in the summer-autumn bunch segment for Sicilian producers, who have been able to benefit from excellent quality production, while maintaining
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Australia remains a key market for US fresh fruit
2024-01-16 00:00
Australia is a crucial market for US fresh fruits because of the year-round demand for high-quality products. The US has benefitted from a well-established reputation for producing quality and safe fruits. While demand for fresh fruit was low in Australia from 2018 to 2020, the fresh fruit
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How can Peru’s avocados and blueberries survive El Niño effects?
2024-01-16 00:00
Last season’s (2023) agricultural campaign posed significant challenges for blueberry and avocado crops in northern Peru due to adverse weather conditions. As the 2024 season beckons Lizzeth Miranda, a Peruvian Agroindustrial Engineer says: “The lessons were learned last season that
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Agribologna on show at Marca with the latest innovations
2024-01-16 00:00
Gruppo Agribologna - a top player in the production and distribution of fruit and vegetables in Italy, with an estimated turnover of more than 260 million euro by 2023 and more than 250 employees - is taking part in Marca 2024 - on 16 and 17 January at Bologna Fiere - presenting a panel of important innovations
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For Lidl Italy, a supermarket chain with more than 730 shops nationwide, logistics continues to be an area of great innovation with a view to increasing fleet sustainability, in line with the ambitious goal of Zero Net Emissions
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Top 10 fruits & vegetables treasures of Egypt (part 1 – local mango)
2024-01-16 00:00
Egypt is a major exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the most delicious fruits are often not exported commercially. These hidden gems are often only available locally, and are a must-try for anyone visiting Egypt. However, EastFruit must warn you that reading about these mouth-watering
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The global fruit and vegetable trade continues to suffer multimillion-dollar losses due to Houthi terror
2024-01-16 00:00
EastFruit analysts note with regret that the global fruit and vegetable trade has not found a solution to the problem of transporting goods through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal due to ongoing terrorist attacks on civilian ships by the Yemeni Houthis.
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Kazakhstan is the largest net importer of vegetables in the region
2024-01-16 00:00
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the increasing frequency of media reports about Kazakhstan’s export successes in the field of vegetables. This is somewhat surprising, because it is far from reality, and it is appropriate to say that Kazakhstan is the largest market for vegetables in
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Australia's revised Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme leads to industry concerns
2024-01-16 00:00
Alterations to Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have sparked unease amongst advocates for the Pacific Islander workforce. The changes, aimed at worker protection, could potentially evoke a dark chapter in Australia's past.
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Too much onion! Farmers of Kazakhstan can’t sell their onions
2024-01-16 00:00
EastFruitanalysts draw attention to the ongoing problems with oversupply of fresh onions in the countries of Central Asia, which we warned about back in June 2023 in the article “ Onion bubble ”. We recently reported about the same problem with onions in Uzbekistan , where prices now are
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Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction
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Middle East crisis likely to affect logistics in Brazil
2024-01-16 00:00
The conflicts in the Middle East are impacting global shipping lanes and putting renewed pressure on shipping freight rates. In Brazil, the main impact is expected to be felt from February, according to industry analysts. Market concerns that could affect the country include rising freight
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Inconsistent rains impact sizing on Mexican lime crop
2024-01-16 00:00
The supply, and sizing, of limes coming out of Mexico is largely weather-dependent. Right now, limes are being shipped out of Martínez de la Torre in the state of Veracruz in the country.
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Tomatoes are by far the most consumed vegetable in Germany
2024-01-16 00:00
Conscious eating is trendy, and not just in the context of Veganuary. The consumption of fresh and processed vegetables in Germany has once again gone up last year - to a total of 109 kg per capita. Tomatoes have once again secured their spot as the most popular vegetable in Germany.
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"Zerbinati's 'Gusto&Equilibro, Il mio piatto unico' debuts in Marca
2024-01-16 00:00
Zerbinati, Italy's leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and fresh vegetables, is launching a new line of ready meals "Gusto&Equilibro, Il mio piatto unico" atMarca 2024;
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Rainy season impacts fruit and vegetable prices in Singapore
2024-01-16 00:00
The rainy season is affecting the quality and price of fruits and vegetables imported into Singapore from Malaysia. According to traders, the supply of these produce in Malaysia has dwindled, leading to an increase in wholesale prices. Consequently, vendors are compelled to transfer these
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