The surge in international demand for Egyptian onions has caused prices on the domestic Egyptian market to rise to an unbearable level for consumers, prompting the government to ban exports from October 1 until the end of the year. Two weeks after the export ban, Bahaa Rajab, chief marketing
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India's DMart slides after posting first profit drop in three years read more

QPI marked its 25th anniversary on August 18. All of this Dutch company's staff (Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and the UK) celebrated that on the weekend of October 7 and 8. read more

"This never-ending summer has favored the consumption of Sicilian peaches and nectarines in a campaign characterized by a slow start, as the last batches of products from northern Italy and the first shipments of Sicilian products overlapped", says Giovanni Scavo, Sales Manager of Il Girasole
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The global pineapple market has seen some ups and downs recently, with lower production in the main country of origin, Costa Rica, affecting other markets, reportsEastFruit. read more

Nature's Touch, a large player in the frozen organic and conventional fruit industry, has announced the successful acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, SunOpta Inc.'s frozen fruit operations. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Nature's Touch's commitment to
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Spain is one of the largest producers of lettuce in Europe. Favorable climate conditions have historically accommodated open-field cultivation for this crop, which can be grown quite consistently throughout the year. However, issues with soil degradation and water quality may put a strain on
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The new Israeli grapefruit season begins at Starfruit next week. Despite the attacks and ongoing conflict, supply seems to be unhindered for now. "The exporters we work with are located around Jerusalem. There, the situation is currently relatively calm, so, so far, we can start as usual," says
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According to the latest data updated by the Department of Customs and Excise, processed by FEPEX, Spain exported 169,735 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables worth 246.9 million euros to non-European countries up until July, i.e., 35% less volume and 17% less value than in the same period of 2022. read more

Last November, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen made Portugal their permanent home. Helien has been in the exotic fruits and vegetables sales business for years. read more

Citrus fruit is the fruit and vegetable crop with the highest production in Spain, with the Valencian Community being the main citrus production region at national level. It is estimated that 45% of fruit and vegetable production is lost due to quality defects.
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Between 13 and 21 September 2023, Europol and the European Labour Authority supported Europe-wide coordinated action days against human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in the agricultural sector. The operation was led by France and involved a wide range of law enforcement
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Ensuring fresh produce reaches consumers in the best possible condition is essential. “Packaging plays a vital role and when done right, it preserves the freshness of produce and reduces food waste,” says Patrick Boot, CFO and board member of NNZ North America. “However, the main challenge
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The National Potato Strategy for Nigeria was launched to ensure that the domestic potato industry would be able to deliver sustainable food and nutrition security, fostering trade surplus and boosting incomes. read more

The Egyptian citrus season is coming up and Mohamed Wafaey, Managing Director and Deputy Chairman for Capital Agro, has a positive outlook on what’s coming: “Our expectations for the orange season are optimistic. The dry weather conditions in Europe have led to increased demand for our
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A revolutionary herbicide suitable for a more sustainable agriculture arrives in Italy: it is Halvetic (click here to download the brochure), the new solution based on glyphosate and based on the innovative BGT(Better Glyphosate Technology®), which guarantees a high
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At Fruit Attraction, one of the leading trade fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector, Semillas Fitó and Colle d'Oro have formalised a strategic alliance aimed at expanding and consolidating the CRÜ courgette brand throughout Italy. This agreement represents a commitment in the
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Morocco sharply increased its carrot exports to Spain, reports EastFruit. In the MY 2022/23 (July-June), Spain imported 5.7 times more carrots from Morocco than a year earlier. Moreover, the Moroccan exports to Spain in the current MY exceeded those of the previous six seasons combined. read more

Supermarket News recently crowned the US supermarket chain Hy-Vee as the best self-service shop in the United States. The accolade is the latest after those received on the ready-to-eat and fruit and vegetable departments by USA Today 10 best.   read more

It rarely happens to report the news of the launch of a truly innovative product, 100% Made in Italy and the result of a collaboration between some of the most important companies in the sector. You already know the project (click here to read more) and it concerns the launch of 'Dulcis - La
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