Regions

Despite the adverse weather events that have characterized the spring and summer seasons, expectations are positive for persimmon from southern Italy. The unfavorable weather does not seem to have caused particular problems as happened for many other crops. read more

In late August – early September, almond harvesting begins in Georgia. To put it mildly, this is a new export crop for Georgia. Today in Georgia, there are about 6,000 hectares of intensive almond orchards, and the expected harvest is from 2,500 to 3,000 tons. The largest almond producer in
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The EU Organic Awards is a competition that celebrates operators who stand out in the agricultural sector at a European level. Roberto Giadone from Italy, founder of Natura Iblea, Thomas Moschos from Greece (Moschos Farms) and Mikhaylo Haliv from Spain (Tomelloso) are the finalists in the "Best
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Poland: Eurocash Group posts double-digit revenue growth in first half read more

Sweden has seen slower fresh produce sales this summer due to high inflation as consumers seek out value purchases. According to Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association: "Consumption has been the same as last year. It means profitability for growers is suffering due
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In the relentless pursuit of fighting food waste, Neolithics, an Israeli startup focused on innovation, is taking the lead in the industry. Neolithics is harnessing advanced technology and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence software algorithms to develop "Crystal.eye," a groundbreaking
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The opening of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon by the authorities is expected to affect 13 frontline states, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. Already, water levels have risen in some states including Benue and Anambra. read more

As the 2022-2023 almond season is over and the new one is underway, EastFruit analysts note that Georgia exported about 10% of the production in the last season. Given the fast growth of local production, this result should be a warning. Georgia needs to establish almond exports soon. read more

This time of year, jackfruit volumes from Mexico’s state of Nayarit are lower. While the region offers year-round production, volume usually picks up in February with the harvest peaking in June/July. In August, production gets slower and lower volume continues through December and January. read more

Due to adverse weather events like hail and floods earlier in the year, Hortgro has revised its export forecasts for the 2023 season. The estimated export volume for apples is 40.883 million cartons (12.5 kilograms per carton), showing a 10% decline compared to the 2022 season, with a reduction
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This year’s AMHPAC convention on August 24-25 welcomed more than 60 agricultural companies from 14 states of the Mexican Republic. This included representatives of 70 companies supplying products and services and directors of nearly 20 allied organizations in Mexico, the United States, Canada,
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In recent weeks the new season for papayas has started in the southern region of Mexico, Quinatan Roo. Producer and Exporter Alejandro Alvarez of the company BioGuayab has started packing for the papaya export to Europe. Their production area is near the airport of Cancun, where various daily
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TROPS will be one of the main sponsors of the 13th edition of the International Mango Symposium which, for the first time, will be held in Spain, specifically in Malaga, as the main mango production area in continental Europe. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

In a significant development for the global avocado trade, South African avocado growers are about to penetrate the lucrative Chinese market. The journey to secure this market access has been marked by orchard inspections and regulatory approvals earlier in Spring this year. read more

At Capespan the focus is to deliver high-quality produce and build strong relationships with their customers in Asia. Asia has always been a big focus for the company, but never more so than in the past decade. read more

Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. read more

Producer prices for agricultural products within the Eurasian Economic Union have decreased by 3.4% since the beginning of 2023. read more

At the 15th session of the BRICS held in August in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that six countries - Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates - have been invited to join the BRICS, with full membership taking effect on January
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Moldova, with its rising plum exports, invites EU importers to discover its 2023 plum harvest. "A strong start to the season is evident as 6,500 tons of plums have been exported, with 4,000 tons reaching EU markets like Germany, Austria, and Croatia," says Iurie Fala, CEO of the Fruit Producers
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