Asian markets are becoming more and more promising for VOG. Underlining the area’s importance, the Consortium was exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

For the first five months of this year, Uzbekistan imported a record volume of marketable potatoes, with about 75% of this volume imported in March-May this year, analysts of EastFruit note. read more

This week, several Belgian companies and cooperatives traveled to Hong Kong for Asia Fruit Logistica. Names like Coöperatie Hoogstraten, the Devos Group, and Wouters Fruit explored opportunities in Asian markets. BelOrta was also extensively present with a stand full of fruit and vegetables
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After a long period of kiwifruit from Iran being banned in India, it seems new protocols will be put in place. This means Iranian kiwifruit could soon be exported to India once again, which would have an impact on the Italian and Greek export of kiwifruit to this region. Although there has been
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Earlier this week, the Belgian and French organic potato sectors signed the new 'Covenant on robust organic potatoes 2023 - 2026'. That happened at the international Potato Europe trade show in Belgium in the presence of that country's federal agriculture minister, David Clarinval. It is the
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The vegetable harvest is ongoing in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. In some districts, 70% of the vegetable crop has already been collected. This year, farmers have planted more than 10% additional land compared to 2022, totaling over 110,000 hectares. read more

On September 6, 2023, the 16th Asia Fruit Logistica returned to AsiaExpo in Hong Kong. This exhibition brings together leading global fruit and vegetable companies to present to the world the value chain of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. More than 700 exhibitors from 43 countries and
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The Jingold kiwi sales season in the southern hemisphere is coming to an end. In recent years, the Italian company has invested in growing kiwifruit in the southern hemisphere. The goal is to increase supply and have a year-round presence on international markets. read more

The average weighted price for oranges (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €89 in August; down €4 compared to last month. It is, however, still €13 higher than the weekly 5-year average. read more

In normal times, a large share of the citrus fruit consumed in Saudi Arabia comes from South Africa. However, this season, with the supply shortages that have marked the season in South Africa, Saudi importers have had to adapt. read more

Dole Ireland has announced a deal to buy Dublin-based Vernon Catering. The latter markets and distributes fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods to foodservice outlets across the Irish capital. read more

Since the beginning of 2023, the North Caucasus Interregional Directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic has monitored the shipment of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes to the regions of the Russian Federation. The total volume of shipped products amounted to 21,683 tons.
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More than six months ago, the whole Freshclusive team relocated to its new building in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. That was after they had spent a year commuting about 125 km to and from Eindhoven. "We were lucky to have found this new building. I'd thought we'd bought the building to grow into,
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Z Natural Foods has unveiled their latest product: Organic Instant 7 Mushroom Coffee (Black). This remarkable coffee combines premium Organic Coffee with seven exceptional organic mushrooms. read more

Currently, 72 pickers are bringing in the pear crop at Van Haaften Fruit in the Netherlands. "The fruit has top quality, but the volumes are lacking," says Peter van Haaften, who describes the harvest as the year's climax for every grower. read more

Avocados remain ever popular, but consumers in some countries may have to pay extra for their fruit, as reports from some markets show. In the Netherlands, El Nino's impact on Peruvian exports has resulted in lower volumes, making the transition to winter origins more challenging. France
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Apple exports from the EU to Egypt are dropping dramatically and, in the 2022-2023 season, reached their lowest level in five years, as reported by EastFruit. read more

As the stone fruit season is slowly drawing to a close, gradually giving way to the grape season, this also affects organic wholesaler Roy's Naturkost at the Nuremberg wholesale market. We spoke to Managing Director Roy Zylka about other products as well, such as his regional range of vegetables
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Domestic fruit were dominant: Elstar, Delbarestivale and Jonagold prevailed, while Elstar and Sweet Tango noticeably gained in importance. Cox Orange and Rubinette were new additions to the range. In addition to the German varieties, Italian deliveries also increased, with Royal Gala and Golden
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By the end of 2023, onions will become one of the hits in Uzbekistan’s exports in the horticultural segment, if not the main one. This year Uzbekistan has not only sharply increased the volume of shipments of these products to foreign markets but also significantly expanded the geography
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