The supply of mangoes out of Southern Mexico continues to be short. "It's Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo fruit that are seeing short supply still due to the conditions they had down there during the flowering months 90 days ago," says Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce. read more

If there is a product considered premiumumin Japan, it is undoubtedly the table grape. So much so that a 'traditional' bunch of grapes in the supermarket can start at a minimum price of EUR 10, rising further depending on variety and quantity. A market undoubtedly different from
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Enhancing value creation through business analyses, pear cultivation, resilient varieties, or digitalization and Agri-PV: There are numerous approaches to sustain food production in Germany and the region. Ahead of Fruchtwelt Bodensee (February 23 to 25, 2024), it becomes clear: The political
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As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France has asked the European Commission to suspend the sale of fruits and vegetables treated with thiacloprid on the European market. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the President of the National Association for Insurance Companies, Bianca Farina, met at the ministry to discuss issues and possible developments to strengthen the
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE® Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com. read more

The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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The horticulture sector in Ireland is grappling with significant input price inflation, a trend that persists into 2024, according to the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department's recent analysis. The "Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024" report reveals that, compared to the previous year,
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In a pioneering move, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), is gearing up for trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the US and the European Union. This
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The production of one Indian farmer based co-operative is expected to grow by about 20% compared to the previous season, says Ganesh Kale, director of business development at Om Gayatri: "The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good up until now, as far as production and packing
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In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a notable surge in its apple exports, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. According to reports from "Interfax-Azerbaijan," the government disclosed that Azerbaijan exported 91,229 tons of fresh apples, generating revenue of $52,008,700. read more

Kuwait: Freshness redefined with launch of LuLu Express Fresh Market in Abbassiya read more

The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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The Antalya Commodity Exchange from Turkey has announced it is sending a delegation of top-tier fresh produce suppliers to the UK in March. read more

The Turkish Agriculture Council has announced it is sending a delegation of top-tier fresh produce suppliers to the UK in March. read more

Producers in Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland have put their faith in Bloss, a dark-red apple that they believe offers an authentic, tastier eating experience for consumers and a more sustainable product for growers. read more

Although the rise in the cost of living in Germany slowed slightly overall last year, the further increase was from an already high level. In contrast to the previous year, fresh food also included fruit and vegetables for the
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Fruit exports saw the sharpest decline in volume at -7% and 6.2 million tonnes, while the value increased by 1% to 8.972 billion euros. After citrus fruits, exports of soft fruits also fell: strawberries -11% (246,208 tonnes), blueberries -15% (73,508 tonnes) and raspberries -17
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In a strategic move to align with an agreement with the United States, India's Central government has amended customs duties on several imports, including blueberries and cranberries. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) announced these adjustments on February 20, marking a significant
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