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Germany, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Gulf countries are priority markets for almonds and walnuts from Georgia
2023-06-08 00:00
On June 1, the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers of Georgia, with the support of the USAID program, organized a seminar on the export of crucial nut crops. During the event, Giorgi Gudabandze, an expert of the Georgian Exporters Association, presented an overview of the export markets for
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Strawberry prices collapse in Ukraine
2023-06-08 00:00
Strawberry harvesting rates have recently accelerated in Ukraine thanks to warm weather, as reported by EastFruit. Thus, the supply of strawberries started growing rapidly, and prices began to fall.
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Moroccan berry exports up to April plummeted by 28%
2023-06-08 00:00
According to Amine Bennani, the president of the Moroccan Association of Berry Producers, Morocco exported 157,616 tons of fresh and processed berries in the first four months of this year, i.e., 28% less than in the same period of the previous year, due to competition from the Egyptian market
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“Sweden and Morocco are new Xenia pear sales markets”
2023-06-08 00:00
The Dutch Xenai pear sales season ended earlier than expected, in late April. Xenia Europa's sales manager Raymond van Ojen reflects on a good sales season. "The harvest was similar to last year. Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries have always been our biggest markets, but this season
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GPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico
2023-06-08 00:00
UK-based IP company Global Plant Genetics has recently extended its representation of the raspberry varieties from James Hutton Ltd.
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Morocco: kiwifruit imports reach record high in Q1 2023
2023-06-08 00:00
Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco.
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During the first two months of 2023, over 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables were imported. The import of vegetables increased by almost 6% compared to the same period in 2022.
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Asparagus shortage in South Africa
2023-06-08 00:00
South Africa has exported less from its traditional asparagus suppliers and there is a shortage of asparagus.
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Kiwi supplies to US are steady, even with New Zealand weather events
2023-06-08 00:00
Supplies of kiwi fruit in North America continue to be steady. “We have had a challenging New Zealand growing season this year because of various weather events putting pressure on supply globally. However the U.S. has been able to hold almost steady with its supply and we’re excited to gear
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'Agricultural machinery, safety and technology go hand in hand'
2023-06-08 00:00
The fleet of agricultural machinery in Italy is too old and does not comply with the main safety standards. At the same time, the Italian industry makes the most advanced agricultural machinery in Europe. Two contrasting facts that serve as valuable food for thought;
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Chilean Pink Lady apples arrive at Aartsen
2023-06-08 00:00
Aartsen has been importing apples from across the globe for years in both Europe and Asia. They bring in well-known varieties like Royal Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith, but also exclusive club varieties such as Kanzi, Dazzle, Kiku, Koru, Ever Crisp, Envy, Jazz, Cosmic Crisp, and Ambrosia.
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Egyptian citrus prices held up well throughout the season
2023-06-08 00:00
As Egypt's citrus season comes to an end, growers and exporters are reporting a good year in terms of prices. Mahmoud Esawy, of exporter Al Wessam, said, "This season has been one of the best in terms of profitability."
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NZ produce industry ushers in Sustainability Guidelines to meet pressing UN deadline
2023-06-08 00:00
This week United Fresh launches its Sustainability Guidelines, a significant body of work designed to assist fresh fruit and vegetable value chain organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to make meaningful change towards a sustainable future.
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Trentino strawberries, the start of the campaign bodes well
2023-06-08 00:00
The strawberry campaign has also begun in Trentino, where Melindasta is harvesting almost 2,000 kilograms per day thanks to the dedication of many of the producer families belonging to the consortium. "The harvest started a few weeks ago and is now getting into full swing,
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GRoW Harvesting Robot picking tomatoes at Axia Vegetable Seeds
2023-06-08 00:00
The GRoW Harvesting Robot, a collaborative effort by Ridder and MetoMotion, is picking XR ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes in Axia Vegetable Seeds' demo greenhouses in the Netherlands. This demonstration provides growers with the opportunity to witness the GRoW robot's performance in a high-tech
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'Being prepared is key for achieving a competitive advantage'
2023-06-08 00:00
The Maersk Europe Market update dated June 2023, focuses on logistics systems in all sectors:
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Fair Trade, bananas support fair consumption
2023-06-08 00:00
With 13 million kilograms, bananas confirm their position as the best-selling Fair Trade product, although slightly down on the previous year (-3%), due to the general decline in organic volumes. The figure was released in Milan, on the occasion of the
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The Metis® brand made its appearance in Europe almost nine years ago with only one variety present at the end of the season: Sunset Sky. Since then, the range has been expanded with four additional varieties, making it possible to offer continuity of the supply from June to November.
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Over the past week, the average wholesale price for watermelons in Uzbekistan has decreased by a third and current wholesale prices are 20% lower than at the same of 2022, EastFruit reports.
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'Plant protection and packaging regulations, more time is needed'
2023-06-08 00:00
A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and new standards for packaging.
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