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After a drop in spending and a cautious approach to buying organic products last year due to inflation, the organic market is gaining momentum again. This recovery also seems to benefit the organic fresh fruit segment, including apples, as
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"Our potted plants flourish early and robustly due to unique Albenga Plain climate"
2024-03-01 00:00
"We are eager to increase our export markets and the potential is there", says Luca Lanzalaco of La Cooperativa L'Ortofrutticola di Albenga. They are one of the largest cooperatives in Liguria, Italy, with about 600 member farms. They offer potted plants (aromatic and floral), fruit, and
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Jumbo’s profitability is under severe pressure
2024-03-01 00:00
India: Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest
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Good weather boosts mango production in India and brings forward the start of the season
2024-03-01 00:00
The mango season in India is about to begin. For exporter Krish International, the focus is on three varieties, according to Himant Chavda, its president. "Our mango export season will start around March 15. From then on, I expect
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The Netherlands: RHP certification for Van Egmond Potgrond
2024-03-01 00:00
The company Van Egmond Potgrond in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) is RHP certified with end products Horticulture and the renewable raw material wood fiber.
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Egypt almost doubles fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023. They managed to almost double their export volume, reaching over half a million tons for the first time ever!
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Egyptian supply is putting pressure on the carrot market.
2024-03-01 00:00
At the moment there is not much activity in the carrot market. "We are having some problems with the Egyptian carrot, which is putting pressure on the market. In Eastern Europe they are selling for the same price, or even cheaper," explains Willem de Boer from the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS
2024-03-01 00:00
Mandarin and citrus production in the Northern Hemisphere is in the second half of its campaign with the end in sight for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is attracting the highest prices in many markets. Israel reports a good winter with mild weather, including record breaking
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Zespri has launched a novel packaging solution, the Fruit Pillbox, designed to promote daily fruit consumption in Singapore. This innovative packaging, inspired by a pill box, features seven compartments for each day of the week, each containing a Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. The initiative aims to
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The apple harvest has been slow to start in New Zealand this season, but now the Royal Gala harvest is in full swing. The last two seasons have been extremely wet and last year growers were hit by a cyclone right at the start of harvest, but it is looking a lot more positive so far this year.
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In the Korca district of Albania, farmers have reported a recent uptick in the sales of apples, onions, and potatoes. This shift is attributed to two primary factors: a strategic reduction in product prices by the farmers themselves, and enhanced customs measures implemented by the Albanian
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Group net turnover amounted to CHF 23.8 billion in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
Kuehne+Nagel's business results normalised in 2023 following the special economic situation in the years 2021 and 2022. The Group's net turnover amounted to CHF 23.8 billion in 2023, EBIT to CHF 1.9 billion and net profit to CHF 1.5 billion. In the fourth quarter one-off redundancy costs of CHF
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Strong growth prospects for Egyptian producers
2024-03-01 00:00
Egypt remains a strong growth country in the fruit and vegetable sector. It has recently made major investments, especially in the cold chain and logistics. This is evidenced by the roll-on/roll-off system between the ports of Damietta and Trieste. Nevine Hossam, sector director
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Cordless rodders: requests also from the US and Chile
2024-03-01 00:00
"This is the fourth year that we have had the ARVIPO AF100 cordless thistle in our catalogue, and at each end of the campaign the number of pieces sold is always higher than the previous one. We reopened the new sales season about a month ago, and so far we have sold hundreds of radiators.
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Italian mushrooms go international
2024-03-01 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are going very well in Italy," says Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's development manager, "but we are also receiving excellent feedback abroad, in particular from Greece. In addition, we're establishing important business relationships in other
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FAO is set to bolster Moldova's table grape sector
2024-03-01 00:00
FAO is set to bolster Moldova's table grape sector through its "One Country, One Priority Product" (OCOP) initiative.
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Lime prices see a surprising drop on the eve of March
2024-03-01 00:00
The supply of limes from Mexico is steady in the United States. "It seems to be about average for this time of year," says Steven Leal of S&J Distributing. What's different is that prices generally increase from mid to late February to the end of February," he says.
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There is no doubting Roger Boons' enthusiasm for the Polish market. After joining the fruit and vegetable industry in 1985, he soon started working in the Eastern European market, at that time for the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri) after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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FreshPlaza March special - Australia and New Zealand
2024-03-01 00:00
FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Australia and New Zealand in our March special.
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China bought more than 90% of Chile's cherry exports in January
2024-03-01 00:00
In January, China's purchases of Chilean cherries accounted for 93% of Chile's cherry exports, marking a notable increase in trade interactions. The value of these purchases reached US$ 1.4 billion, showing an increase of 30.8% over the previous year.
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