EastFruit analysts draw attention to an interesting and rather suspicious trend of a sharp increase in exports of Ukrainian blueberries to Georgia in 2023. The fact is that Georgia itself is rapidly increasing blueberry exports, and once again updated export records this year, increasing it four
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The total harvest of Austrian field and greenhouse vegetables amounted to 674,300 tonnes, which was almost the same as the previous year's production (±0 % compared to 2021), with hardly any change in the area under cultivation. Optimal growing conditions in early summer and good climatic
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to an interesting and rather suspicious trend of a sharp increase in exports of Ukrainian blueberries to Georgia in 2023. The fact is that Georgia itself is rapidly increasing blueberry exports, and once again updated export records this year, increasing it four
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Azerbaijan is actively advancing its agriculture, focusing on key areas such as tomato, persimmon, pomegranate, and notably, hazelnut production. The country ranks 4th globally in hazelnut production for the 2022/2023 season, producing 24,000 tons, constituting 4% of the world's hazelnut
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On November 3, 2023, officials from the Rosselkhoznadzor Office for the Orenburg Region found a quarantine pest, known as the South American tomato moth (Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)), in a batch of fresh tomatoes weighing 6,608 tons from Uzbekistan. This discovery occurred during the phytosanitary
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Arena Packaging to introduce Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for bananas. The invention aims to transform industry standards for fruit while significantly reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs
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Temperatures remain mild at well above 20°C in southern Italy despite the brief passing of the Ciaran storm. The prolonged heat is worrying producers, as they are afraid some crops will suffer because, in a normal situation, some species would enter a period of vegetative rest after losing
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Experts estimate China’s production of apples, pears, and table grapes to increase to 45 MMT, 19.6 MMT, and 13.5 MMT, respectively, in MY 2023/24. Apple imports will likely decline by 20 percent due to reduced supplies and higher prices in major exporting countries. Table grape imports will
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McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an “Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains” project. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has revised the number of crops closed for importation from 12 to seven out of a total of 20 on the special import permit for the period 1-30 November. This is an indication that Namibian horticultural producers will not be able to meet the country’s demand
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Ukrainian farmers were able to increase wholesale prices for high quality onions in the first days of the current week, according to EastFruit market monitoring. The main reason for the uptrend was shortage of supply of higher quality onions as farmers preferred storing them. read more

According to Irina Koziy, the CEO of Fruitnews Information Agency, as of the end of October 2023, compared to the same period last year, the minimum price of mandarins in retail networks has risen by about 50%, and the average price has increased by approximately 30%. The primary reason for this
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Storms Ciaran (November 2-3) and Domingos (November 5-6) have caused significant damage to farms in the French region of Brittany. Gusts of over 160 km/h were recorded on the coast. read more

The local blueberry season in Poland is nearly over, marked by a clear decrease in local berry availability compared to the same period last year. This scarcity is reflected in significantly higher prices, currently ranging from $11.49 to $14.84/kg – an average increase of 83% compared to the
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The end of the Egyptian mango season is just a few days away. Mahdi Salem, technical director of Sherouk Land for Agricultural Development, looks back on a particularly successful season. read more

The use of drip irrigation has significantly improved farmers in Kyrgyzstan their ability to produce onions, says Abdykerimov Eldiar, owner of Agroplant: “The onion production in Kyrgyzstan is seeing similar levels as last year. I think last year the harvest was slightly larger, but not
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The port of Vigo has become a powerhouse in Spanish fruit imports. In recent years, this port has experienced the strongest growth in the fruit trade among all Spanish ports. The port has become a gateway to Europe for Costa Rican products, especially bananas. The growth in fruit imports has
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Despite this year being considered less fruitful than the previous one, Abkhazia has exported 2.4 times more mandarins to Russia since October, according to the State Customs Committee of Abkhazia's statistics department. read more

The Bonduelle Group posted revenue of 568.5 million euros for Q1 2023-2024, up +4.2% on a like-for-like basis* and down -0.5% on reported figures. The significant depreciation of the Russian ruble compared to the first quarter of the previous fiscal year and, to a lesser extent, the weakening of
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This year's orange campaign is starting with some delays in Seville as a result of the many months of drought that the province had to endure, and which have left an inevitable mark on this year's harvest. "The quality of the first orange, the Navelina, is not great, at least in the area where
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