According to EastFruit analysts, the rate of growth in potato prices is accelerating in Ukraine, which has attracted first import shipments to the local market. Since January 4, 2024, large volumes of ware potatoes from Poland, as well as from Lithuania and Latvia, measuring hundreds of tons,
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The latest data from Kantar Worldpanel reveals that Mercadona has lost 0.4% of its market share in Spain during the last month (between November 5 and December 3), to 26.7%, thus chaining two consecutive months of decline, after six consecutive increases. read more

The vegetable and fruit export season has kicked off in Horgos, marked by the dispatch of a refrigerated truck loaded with 2.4 tons of mandarins to Kyrgyzstan. The Horgos customs post ensures meticulous control and swift customs clearance for agricultural products through the "green corridor." read more

On January 1, 2024, Chile and South Korea started using ePhyto or Electronic Phytosanitary Certification for their trade, allowing both countries to take advantage of all the benefits that the initiative entails to facilitate trade and improve the management of plant health. read more

ILIP opens 2024 by confirming its participation in two important trade fairs dedicated to the horticultural sector. From 23rd to 26th January, the Bologna-based company will be exhibiting Hortipack products (sowing trays, boxes with alveoli, transport and cultivation pots and
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In the face of a severe labor shortage, the farming community in Israel is urging the reintegration of Palestinian workers into agricultural fields. The National Farmers Association calls for developing a strategy to attract Jewish workers and contemplates the return of demobilized soldiers to
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“The upcoming pear crop looks very promising,” says De Kock Hamman, technical manager at Ceres Fruit Growers in the eponymous Western Cape town. read more

ILIP opens 2024 confirming its participation in two important trade fairs dedicated to the vegetable and flower nursery industry. From 23 to 26 January, the Bologna-based company will be taking its Hortipack products (propagation trays, carriers with trays, cultivation and transport pot holders
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Omni Xtra®+, Berry Global’s high-performance PE cling film will be the key focus of the company’s stand at the forthcoming Marca by BolognaFiere Private Label Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Bologna, Italy on 16 and 17 January 2024. read more

Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Sitrusrand, started as a 10-hectare mixed farm now stretches for 60 kilometers along the Sundays River. It has 1,400 hectares dedicated to citrus fruits which the business packs itself. read more

In the Netherlands and Belgium, growers were still harvesting cauliflower well into November and December due to a relatively warm fall. The current frost will put an end to that, leaving greenhouse growers to provide BelOrta with cauliflower for the coming weeks. Despite, or perhaps because of,
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At present, tomatoes, citrus fruits and pomegranates are predominantly imported from Turkey. "We switched from Satsumas to W.Murcott shortly before the turn of the year. Overall, there was a seamless transition and sufficient volumes have been consistently available. The quality of the citrus
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EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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The first shipments of Orri Jaffa mandarins from Israel are already on the way to expected markets for the 2024 season. Yield and export volumes are the similar to the previous year according to Orna Inbar, sales and promotions specialist at Israel’s Plants Production and Marketing Board. read more

The Orto di Eleonora artichoke campaign, which aims to 'revitalise' this category also for export, is now in full swing. So much so that at Fruit Logistica it will present a new product, the Green Queen artichoke, with the aim above all of targeting France and Germany. We heard the
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Back in the Serbian capital for its fifth edition, Agro Belgrade has become a leading exhibition for the south-east Europe region, as production in Serbia and the surrounding countries continues to expand. read more

All indications are that the Namibian table grape industry will hit its export target of 9.1m cartons, and with the harvesting and packing season now coming to an end, growers are reflecting on a year of excellent quality. read more

The list includes foods such as meat, milk chocolate as well as local fruit and vegetables. "We don't know how this selection was made. But as producers, we are extremely concerned that fresh fruit and vegetables are included," said Mariana Miltenova, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.
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Vog is looking to consolidate its presence in the Middle East and boost sales of organic apples in the region. According to sales manager Klaus Hölzl, the Middle East is a priority export market for the consortium because of its proximity and strategic importance. read more

Looking back at the last event, Fabiaan Hendricks, Sales Manager for Germany and Austria at Sormac, told Fruchthandel Magazin: "I've already experienced a lot at FRUIT LOGISTICA and also travelled to last year's event with great expectations.
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