At the moment, citrus fruits, such as those from Turkey and Israel, dominate the product range of the Berlin-based wholesale company Gemüse-Express. "Israeli Orri clementines are clearly the focus, but Turkish W.Murcott are an interesting and inexpensive alternative. One notices even that
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EU to spend €25 million to boost Kenya's exports
2023-02-23 00:00
The European Union announced a funding commitment of €25 million to TradeMark Africa (previously TradeMark East Africa) to support a five-year initiative to increase Kenya's exports and assist the government in fostering a favorable trading environment.
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The pumpkin campaign is underway and going well, with Spain for another year as the leading exporter in Europe. In 2021, in fact, according to the most recent figures, it led this segment at a great distance from the second largest competitor, the Netherlands, having marketed more than half a
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International partners to help Uzbek exporters enter new markets
2023-02-23 00:00
On February 17, 2023, the British Embassy in Uzbekistan and the mission of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a partnership agreement to work together on projects aimed at supporting small businesses in Uzbekistan in the agricultural and textile industries. The
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Potato prices in the fresh market are stable, good export movement to the Mediterranean continues
2023-02-23 00:00
Retail and food service sector trade remains buoyant. Colder weather forecast for the next week should drive home consumption. One year on from the invasion of Ukraine, there is still huge concern around the outlook and the cost of input materials and energy. It was announced this week that the
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Oppy brings Spanish garlic to North American consumers
2023-02-22 13:00
Fresh produce group Oppy has said that it is following up the success of its Peruvian organic ginger offering by bringing Spanish garlic to consumers on both the East and West Coasts of North America.
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SNFL and Syngenta announce strategic partnership in China
2023-02-22 13:00
Special News Fruit Licensing (SNFL Group) and Syngenta Group China have entered a strategic alliance to continue to grow their businesses in China.
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P&O Ferries teams up with Finnlines to boost Belgium-UK trade
2023-02-22 11:00
P&O Ferries announced yesterday (21 February) that it is joining forces with Finnlines to boost the flow of trade between Belgium and the UK by introducing new sailings on the Zeebrugge-Teesport route.
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Shortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
2023-02-22 10:00
Supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables sales as import shortages and a severe drop in UK production have left bare shelves this week.
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EvokeAg returns with a bang
2023-02-22 06:00
After an two-year hiatus, AgriFutures Australia’s EvokeAg event returned this week.
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The Warehouse adds fresh produce
2023-02-22 06:00
New Zealand retailer The Warehouse has added fresh fruit and vegetables to its range as part of a new trial.
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Seeka reopens Gisborne packhouse
2023-02-22 02:00
New Zealand produce company Seeka has announced its Gisborne packhouse is back up and running.
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Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more will the country need?
2023-02-22 00:00
Analysts at EastFruit note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers hoped for even higher prices given the poor harvest and increased demand in Georgia.
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Peru: Asparagus exports down in value and volume
2023-02-22 00:00
In 2022, 131,295,602 kg worth US$372,252,711 were exported. This is a decrease of 12.02 % in value and -8.19 % in volume compared to 2021, agraria.pe refers to data from the Agrodata Peru portal. Fresh asparagus accounted for 73.36% of total exports in the year under review.
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Avocados among most important agri exports for Mexico in 2022
2023-02-22 00:00
Mexico registered record-high agri-food exports and exceeded 50 billion dollars for the first time in 2022. Beer, tequila, and avocados were the most important agri-food export products.
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Chilean blueberries did well during Chinese New Year
2023-02-22 00:00
Chilean blueberries have performed well in the Chinese market in the 2022/23 season, especially during the run-up to the Spring Festival, since early January, and during the holiday itself.
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Empty shelves in the UK: retailers' response
2023-02-22 00:00
Many fruit and vegetable departments in the UK are not loaded with produce. Shelves are empty in many English supermarkets and this is also happening in Ireland. The shortage of fruit and vegetables is dictated by the extreme weather conditions in Spain and North Africa,
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Registrations are open for Europatat Congress 2023
2023-02-22 00:00
The Polish Potato Federation and Europatat have announced the opening of registrations for the annual Europatat Congress that will take place in the beautiful city of Gdansk (Poland) from 5 to 7 June 2023. Register today and don’t miss the opportunity to join the annual gathering of the
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Spanish garlic added to spicy offerings
2023-02-22 00:00
Boosting its spicy offerings as of late, Oppy, adds garlic from Spain to its product mix amid organic ginger success.
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar has doubled its imports of Ecuadorian plantain and bananas and they will soon be marketed in the micro-markets of Woqod fuel stations, the largest gasoline distribution company in the country.
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