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Oranges are the citrus category where Egypt is becoming a pharaonic power. This year it will be around 3.7 million tonnes, which is 5% more than last year. However, Egypt is also making its mark in the soft citrus category. This year's figure will be
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According to EastFruit analysts, in connection with attacks on civilian ships, allegedly by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the world’s largest shipping company, Maersk, has suspended all shipments through the Red Sea. Vessels already on their way are waiting to continue their movement in
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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. read more

"The production difficulties caused by the weather and lack of labor are two key elements that characterized 2023. In the Veneto region, the situation in not unlike that found all over Italy," explains Stefano Pezzo, president of Fruitimprese Veneto, during the Christmas dinner held at Castello
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It invades the plant through the roots or through small wounds. It causes yellowing of the leaves at the base, and the root becomes necrotic and dies. There are no therapeutic measures to treat it. In recent years, the increase in temperatures in autumn and spring, also the
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Fruit Today magazine spoke to Joaquín Navarro, head of development of the pumpkin line at Sakata, who told us how consumption is increasing in many countries, but especially in Spain. read more

Iran is emerging as a dominant force in the Uzbekistani orange market, as it has been steadily boosting its exports of this product to Uzbekistan since 2021. Last year, Iran shipped more than four times as many oranges to Uzbekistan as it did in 2021, and increased its market share by more than
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The Red Sea route is a key trade route between the West and Asia and the fastest way to connect the two parts of the world by sea. More than 10% of the world's maritime trade passes through its waters. read more

Italy is selling its kiwifruit at high prices, especially to destinations that Greece cannot reach due to a lack of suitable sizes or the signing of export protocols. read more

In hopes of stimulating local production, Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev intends to curb what he calls ‘excessive import of fruits and vegetables’. Almost 80% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in Bulgaria are imported. read more

Last year, Rijk Zwaan introduced new hybrid leek varieties as the first step towards a complete portfolio for leek growers worldwide. The company also highlights an Indonesian grower, Sweet Greens, who is using Rijk Zwaan seeds to to reach their ultimate goal of supplying to Asian and Middle
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In the framework of the last European Council, the EU agreed to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In the fruit and vegetable trade, the export of fresh fruit and vegetables to Ukraine in 2022 stood at 361,322 tonnes and the import at 9,631 tonnes

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The organic seedlings are propagated on selected, qualified organic farms in Northern Europe. The organic propagation area is centred in Germany and extends across the whole of Germany. The propagation farms not only work in accordance with the statutory
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A new German-made three-bed folding haulm topper is being introduced to the UK in time for 2024’s potato harvest. read more

The lack of rainfall for several months together with limited pollination in spring, increasing pest pressure and high production costs are responsible for this decline. After the record crop of 2022/2023, Poland, the largest producer in the EU, is likely to reduce its output to under 4 million
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The EU and Kenya have signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform to support job creation on both sides, along with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya's
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According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

December confirms itself as an important month for pomegranates both in Italy and abroad. Dario De Lisi, sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, knows this fully well and reports that "sold volumes are higher than during the past seasons thanks to the higher number of clients, who recognize us as
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