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However, this season has been marked by much higher production costs than in previous years due to the higher cost of materials as a result of the war in Ukraine, which has led to a general increase in prices for the season. read more

It is the most important time of the year for the most widely consumed fruit in Italy: the apple. In fact, the apple harvest has started in the most suitable regions, Trentino, Alto Adige and Piedmont, with numbers that seem to confirm the quality and volumes announced a couple of weeks ago in
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Data shows that the European sweet potato production has been increasing every year for the last ten years. Currently, the total European production is around 100,000 tons, but 90% of this production is in Iberia (Portugal and Spain), which limits the competitive landscape to these two
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Greenyard has revealed that its like-for-like net sales came to €1.28bn in the first quarter of the financial year, growing 10.3 per cent. read more

Greenyard has revealed that its like-for-like net sales came to €1.28bn in the first quarter of the financial year, growing 10.3 per cent. read more

Chile has become a key market for Peruvian avocado exports, with volume rocketing by 91% in the first 6 months of this year and value rising by 62%. Chile has now overtaken the US as an importer of Peruvian avocado, with shipments to the US dropping by 62% in volume and 51% in value during the
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Spanish interprofessional organisation Intercitrus has begun proceedings to demand “documentary evidence and a verification system” from the European Commission that South Africa is complying with cold treatment requirements in its orange exports to the EU to prevent the spread of
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Asia Fruit Logistica is gearing up to bring the global fresh fruit and vegetable business together next week as it returns to its long-established location in Hong Kong. read more

With Asia’s market demand for high-quality fresh produce continuing to grow, experts in fresh food production and distribution across Australia are refining their approach to supply chain management in anticipation of increased trade volumes, according to a media release from the International
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With Asia’s market demand for high-quality fresh produce continuing to grow, experts in fresh food production and distribution across Australia are refining their approach to supply chain management in anticipation of increased trade volumes, according to a media release from the International
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Global agricultural company United Exports has created new employment opportunities in its South African operations to help alleviate the youth unemployment crisis facing the country. read more

Socialist MEP Clara Aguilera has called on the European Commission to react to the pests that are affecting South African health products destined for the European Union. In a written question to the European Commission, Ms Aguilera reminded the House that the
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Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans resigned as a member of the European Commission a few days ago following his decision to stand in the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Netherlands. read more

While soup kitchens struggle to cope with the pressure of demand and food inflation is almost double the overall rate, Francesco Lollobrigida's 'tirade' at the Rimini Meeting on our 'interclass' food opportunities
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The final stretch of the Egyptian grape season is coming up, and for Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland it means the sourcing of the grapes is almost over, FreshPlaza informs. 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 thousand hectares of intensive almond orchards, and the expected harvest is from 2.5 to 3 thousand tons. read more

Thousands of farmers, dozens of businesses but, above all, an entire community involved in the celebration of a true identity rite. The apple harvest is taking place these days in Trentino, in the valleys of the Noce - Val di Non and Val di Sole - and in the neighbouring areas. The event,
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At the beginning of July we speculated on a Spain as a protagonist in this dangerous campaign (click here to read more) and the latest findings in the wholesale markets are confirming this thesis. A few days ago we noticed at the fruit and vegetable market in Bologna Abate pears
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Costa Rica’s banana exports rose by 19% in the first half of 2022 compared to a year-earlier, according to the latest trade data from Procomer. Meanwhile, pineapple exports were up by 13% over the same period, as improved weather conditions favoured harvests of both crops. read more

While tomato acreage in Europe shrinks, Morocco has almost tripled its area between 2013 and 2022 (from 5,500ha to almost 14,000ha), driving total tomato exports up by 61.7% in volume and over 300% in value (from €323M in 2013 to 982M in 2022). In 2022, Morocco exported 740,661 tons of
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