"We have been exporting two or three containers a week from Tanzania, but we have had orders for up to seven a week since April".
2024-03-04 00:00
Tanzania's avocado industry is still developing, but volumes are increasing every year. Grower and exporter Afrocado grows avocados on 150 hectares, as well as sourcing from other producers. We have been exporting two to three containers a week since the beginning of the year," he says.
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Agrisolar, already allocated over 1 billion euro by Masaf
2024-03-04 00:00
The resources already allocated by Masaf to projects under the PNRR 'Agrisolar Park' measure, boosted by the second call for proposals launched by Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, rise to over EUR 1.1 billion. The objective is to support, with non-repayable financing, agricultural enterprises in the
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Since mid-February, the market has had a mandarin available that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain, the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "Our clients ask us for Gold Nugget", affirms Silvana Sorli, from Frutas Sorli,
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Shifts in Moldova-Russia trade relations
2024-03-04 00:00
Trade and economic ties between Moldova and Russia have sharply declined over the past two years due to the war in Ukraine. Logistics have become more complex, and delivery costs have risen. Russia imposed an embargo on Moldovan fruits in August 2022, albeit partially lifted later. Market players…
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Real-time, in-line nutrient testing available in North America
2024-03-04 00:00
The Dramm Corporation is partnering with CE-Line to provide in-line nutrient testing of irrigation water in North America. CE-Line is a nutrient analysis system that automatically samples water throughout the day. This in-line testing solution provides data within an hour, eliminating the wait
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A month of agricultural protests in Spain
2024-03-04 00:00
Farmers' protests in Spain, which began on 6 February, have now reached a month-long period, marked by road blockades and tractor-trailers. These mobilisations have generated a response from the authorities, including a process to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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Australian grower trials new Swing apple
2024-03-04 00:00
The N&A Group in Australia kicked off their apple season, with their crop of certified organic Royal Gala apples making their way in to the markets and on to retailer shelves. N&A's is also trialling their exclusive SWING™ apple, with trials going ahead this season as volumes grow closer to
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Boom of small fruit exports to Morocco in 2023
2024-03-04 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in export earnings of fresh small fruits, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a drop in volumes. Data from EastFruit reveal that Moroccan small fruit producers exported almost
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In week 8, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €113/100 kgs. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €110/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while Italians paid €123/100 kgs and the French paid
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The Chinese grape market is doing well, as are Korea and Indonesia, but overall there is less demand in Asia.
2024-03-04 00:00
The grape market is a little slow at the moment, but there are some markets that are doing well, according to Sam Vasala of Sai World. "The Australian grape crop has been good, with plenty of warmth, a big improvement on last year. Grape quality and Brix levels have been good, with a lot of heat, a big improvement on last year.
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Emilia Górska-Mytyk has assumed responsibility for Kuehne+Nagel Poland beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki who has gone into retirement. In her tenure, she will be overseeing the company's operations, leading 1.700 logistics experts. Emilia Górska-Mytyk, a Polish
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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South Mill Champs and Grupo APAL form strategic joint venture to expand mushroom production in Mexico
2024-03-04 00:00
South Mill Champs, a leading North American producer and supplier of fresh mushrooms and mushroom-based functional foods, has announced its cross-border alliance with Grupo APAL to form a 50/50 Mexican joint venture, Royal Champs S. de R.L. de C.V. Royal Champs will build and operate...
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Hortilife to open Mexican branch on March 11
2024-03-04 00:00
For a couple of months now, the Hortilife logo has been visible on a building at Terra Park Centenario in Querétaro, Mexico. The official inauguration of Hortilife will take place on 11 March, one day before GreenTech Americas. "The first containers are expected before the fair.
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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Greater raspberry supply could soften pricing somewhat
2024-03-04 00:00
The supply of raspberries out of Mexico is starting to change. "The supply has been short for the past few months. Only last week did we start to see a bit more volume coming in with some other regions activating," says Gerardo López of Produce Lovers. While winter tends to often be a lower
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Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb continues to hamper Egypt's citrus exports
2024-03-04 00:00
The Bab el-Mandeb strait, translated from Arabic as "the gate of lamentations", continues to live up to its name in the context of the Red Sea crisis. "The season would have been very good if we had not been affected by the Red Sea problem," says Ibrahim.
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"A metre of greenhouse is worth about 30 euros".
2024-03-04 00:00
In Santa Fe de Mondújar, a municipality characterised by its particular "sea of plastic", the cost of a metre of greenhouse is estimated at around 30 euros, according to Antonio Martínez, a veteran of the agricultural sector. This figure
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Baby Romaine lettuce is gaining ground in the lettuce category.
2024-03-04 00:00
Demand for baby Romaine lettuce continues to rise. "It has grown exponentially in the last two to three years, especially," says Ernst van Eeghen, vice president of Foodservice Business Development for Church Brothers Farms. "It has become one of our main
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