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Uzbekistan to boost onion exports in December 2023
2023-12-15 00:00
Uzbekistan has seen a surge in onion exports in December, as exporters of this product have become more active in shipping to foreign markets, EastFruit reports.
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For Rent: Property located in the transport zone Meer in Belgium
2023-12-15 00:00
At Riyadhstraat 37, situated at the border crossing Meer-Hazeldonk, an unrefrigerated warehouse is available. The warehouse is located 1 km from the entrance to the E19 Antwerp-A16 Breda motorway.
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Butterball buzz in the avocado industry
2023-12-15 00:00
While other South African retailers need to import avocados from Spain, Israel and Tanzania, Pick n Pay through their fresh produce suppliers are excited about their low carbon footprint offering which they call Butterball avocados.
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A report from the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries shows a strong future for New Zealand horticulture; forecast export revenue was rising to $8.19 billion by 2025. The report highlighted the strong growth of cherries, which are mainly grown in Central Otago. Cherries are an increasingly
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New avenue opens for South African blueberries in North America
2023-12-15 00:00
The South African berry industry has expressed its joy at the opening of a new market to South African blueberries.
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Coop introduces vertically farmed lettuce
2023-12-15 00:00
Kilometre Verde, an Italian vertical farming company, made a deal with Coop Italy to distribute four different salad varieties, under the Fior Fiore brand, to 700 stores. The varieties available will be multi-leaf lettuce, green lettuce, curly lettuce, and variegated lettuce, all packed in
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The marketing of soft fruit is currently going relatively smoothly. "We mainly source raspberries from Morocco and Spain, blueberries from Peru and blackberries and currants from Dutch greenhouses. Overall, the supply situation is satisfactory and quality is quite good," says Hasan Atula, berry
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Imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November
2023-12-15 00:00
Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November, of which 15,537 tons came from South Africa.
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYAS
2023-12-15 00:00
In the Netherlands, the demand for Famosa papayas is limited, while Golden papayas experience a surge in demand, particularly in southern Europe, positioning them as a sought-after Christmas item. In France, the market is stable but complex, featuring papayas from Spain and Brazil. Italy,
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South African raisins touted as perfect festive treat
2023-12-15 00:00
Consumers are being tempted to include delicious South African raisins in their Christmas dishes and give their families an indulgent festive treat.
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Egypt’s frozen produce exports to EU skyrocket. Strawberries and artichokes lead the way
2023-12-15 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egypt has become the top exporter of frozen vegetables, fruits and berries to the EU market in 2022, surpassing its competitors in both quantity and quality. Egypt has also achieved a remarkable feat of exporting more frozen products to the EU from January to September
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Machine parts for potato processing now stocked in the Netherlands
2023-12-15 00:00
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer and part of Grote Company, announced that parts for its machines will be stocked at Grote’s facility in The Netherlands to better serve EU customers.
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Mandarin prices in Uzbekistan collapsed, reaching record lows
2023-12-15 00:00
Last week, EastFruit wrote about a sharp drop in wholesale prices for mandarins in Uzbekistan. Prices for these popular citrus fruits dropped 38% in just one week thanks to the arrival of the first large quantities imported fruits from Pakistan. During the current week wholesale prices for
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US fresh-market vegetable prices Q4 2023 well below 2022 levels
2023-12-15 00:00
On average, fourth quarter 2023 fresh-market vegetable prices are well below the relatively strong levels observed in 2022. This is a marked contrast from the first half of 2023 when fresh prices remained near the elevated levels experienced during the fall of 2022.
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From mycoproteins the future of sustainability?
2023-12-15 00:00
The first salmon made using a 3D printer, combining mycoproteins extracted from mushroom roots and vegetable fats, has arrived in Europe. Launched by Austrian start-up Revo Foods, which brought its project into European distribution a few months ago, The Filet, says the
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Uzbekistan has seen a surge in onion exports in December, as exporters of this product have become more active in shipping to foreign markets, EastFruitreports.
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Challenges and innovations in Armenian fruit and vegetable exports
2023-12-15 00:00
Armenian fruit and vegetable exports primarily target the Russian market, constituting 95% of the total export volume. However, periodic bans by the Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, highlight quality and certification issues. According to the FAO report, Armenian exporters are
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Challenges in Russian agriculture: failed harvests and the urgent need for modern storage infrastructure
2023-12-15 00:00
In the current year, Russian farmers and economists have faced challenges with the harvesting campaign, which proved unsuccessful due to outdated machinery, labour shortages, and climate change. The situation in the Volgograd region has been flagged, as countless carrots and other root
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UK importer looks increase volumes of Colombian limes
2023-12-15 00:00
Vitafresh Produce is currently importing limes from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia and are looking to increase the volumes from Colombia where the climate is stable all year round. Managing Director Daniel Badger recently visited their partner out there.
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Fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue upward trend
2023-12-15 00:00
More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new US food safety standards.
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