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Red sea crisis: Shipping industry is adapting to the tensions
2024-02-23 00:00
The Red Sea has become a significant geopolitical hotspot due to Houthi militants in Yemen deploying advanced weaponry against international shipping lanes. This includes the use of hijacks, ballistic missiles, anti-cruise missiles, and drones, notably beginning with the hijacking of the Galaxy
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"India's grape production will increase by almost 20%".
2024-02-23 00:00
According to Ganesh Kale, business development manager at Om Gayatri, the production of an Indian farmers' cooperative is expected to grow by around 20 per cent compared to the previous season: "The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good so far, in terms of
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Portuguese cabbage price falls slightly as Spanish harvest begins
2024-02-23 00:00
The Portuguese season for beaked cabbage is in full swing and has been quiet and steady until a few weeks ago, says Valter Coelho, managing director of exporter Valfresh. Here in Portugal, the export season for beak cabbages is normally between January and the end of the year," he says.
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Pulsemaster is poised to unveil its latest advancements in pulsed electric field (PEF) technology at the upcoming Anuga FoodTec 2024. The event, a focal point for industry experts, will take place in Cologne, Germany, from March 19 to 22.
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Indian grape volumes are normal despite logistical disruptions
2024-02-23 00:00
Despite logistical problems in the Red Sea, the usual volumes of Indian grapes continue to arrive, says Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Dutch firm Origin Fruit Direct. "Despite the difficulties faced by the shipments, the volumes that have been arriving are still
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Ecuador's banana industry is relieved that common sense prevailed in last week's import ban imposed by Russia. They can now focus on more pressing challenges, such as the impact of the recent heavy rains on the plantations and the market demand 'not
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Portugal starts producing Eden Gold pears
2024-02-23 00:00
Portugal has officially started production of the new Eden Gold® pear, the latest cultivar from the Israeli breeding company Ben Dor, in collaboration with Pépinières Escande, responsible for the variety's development in the Mediterranean basin. At Fruit Logistica, Pépinières
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'Grape sales have suddenly increased'
2024-02-23 00:00
Due to the lower temperatures in India, it is more difficult to find grapes with higher Brix levels at this point in the season, according to Sagar Tikyani of India's Dilip Agro. "The Indian grape season has been good, but nothing special. In general, it has been a challenge
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Potato growing in Morocco is progressing under optimal conditions
2024-02-23 00:00
The potato season in the Loukkos region, in north-west Morocco, is progressing under optimal conditions, unaffected by the severe drought the country is experiencing. This is according to Oussama Didouch, a grower of various fresh produce.
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“Our ARRA™ Red Factor table grapes dazzled Berlin”
2024-02-23 00:00
Earlier this month the shelves of the ARRA stand in Berlin presented fresh grapes in abundance, from Brazil, South Africa and for the first time from India. Nomi Karniel-Padan, Grapa Varieties' Commercial Director, proudly shares: "The very early ARRA Honey Pop™ from South Africa garnered
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The market for processed products is growing steadily.
2024-02-23 00:00
"The market for artisan preserves has grown a lot in recent years in Italy, influenced by tourism, festivities and increased purchasing power. It is difficult to make a prediction for the coming years, but the trend is upwards, also because of the increase in sales.
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Chilean exporter delights China with sweet sugar plum 'candy'
2024-02-23 00:00
Following a challenging cherry season, Olivar Export, a Chilean exporter, is thrilled to ship delightful 'candy' to China in the form of sugar plums. Matias Fernandez, Commercial Manager at Olivar Export, expresses satisfaction, noting, "While the Chinese market's fervor for sugar plums may not
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In January 2024, Uzbekistan reaped over $75 million from the export of fruit and vegetable products
2024-02-23 00:00
According to the Uzbekistan Statistical Agency, in January 2024, the volume of fruit and vegetable exports reached 146,300 tons.
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"First commercial citrus planting after thorough testing at our Egyptian test farm"
2024-02-23 00:00
With strategic sourcing offices in South Africa, Peru, Chile, and Egypt and a purchasing office in China, Jaguar the Fresh Company serves customers across five continents. "This strategy is paying off. In recent years, we've, for example, invested in a test farm in Egypt. There, we test numerous
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'The crownless pineapple is a great solution for air transport'
2024-02-23 00:00
The pineapple market is currently characterised by a fairly satisfactory trade. "There is not too much supply and demand is reasonable. In Costa Rica we are on the second harvest and this is always a bit more limited. This puts a bit more pressure on the small gauges.
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Exports are increasing
2024-02-23 00:00
Expanding abroad is always good news for a developer of orchard management technologies. "We are pleased with the fact that our orchard management equipment is sought after not only in Italy, but abroad as well. Over the past few months, we have been doing business in Eastern Europe, countries
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"Exports of fruit orchard machinery are on the rise".
2024-02-23 00:00
For a manufacturer of orchard management technology, expanding horizons with sales abroad is always good news. "We are pleased that our orchard management machinery is sought after not only in Italy, but also abroad. In the
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Global pear market overview
2024-02-23 00:00
Southern hemisphere pear growers are already taking over the supply of world markets. In South Africa, the pear harvest has started unusually early this year and, in fact, the Packham harvest is already over, when it is normally at its peak at this time.
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Peru’s table grape debut in Japan was a big success
2024-02-23 00:00
Peruvian grapes reached the Japanese market for the first time during the 2023-24 season. Alejandro Cabrera, general manager of Provid, says the debut campaign was a big success.
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"The weather continued to favour this particular mango season"
2024-02-23 00:00
The weather seems to have blessed India's mango season this year. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, states that although the majority of their mangoes are sold on the domestic market, they also export a significant amount to the USA:
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