Sharp increase in South Africa’s citrus container shipments expected
2024-02-01 12:00
While the official South African citrus export crop estimate is still being finalised, the country’s citrus body, Citrus Growers Association (CGA), has indicated there will a substantial increase in container shipments this year.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award: "Zucchiolo", Unica Fresh, S.L., Spain is nominated
2024-02-01 09:00
It is a product with a strong social character, where 50% of the proceeds from sales are used for social causes such as the fight against cancer and degenerative diseases.
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New data from the Horticulture Coalition of South Australia (HCSA) has revealed a significant 21.6 per cent reduction in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in the 2022/23 financial year (July 2022 to June 2023).
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Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.
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Decreased shipping costs support China’s pomelo trade
2024-02-01 02:00
China’s pomelo industry has welcomed a third consecutive year of export growth with volumes increasing 20 per cent year-on-year in 2023, according to China Customs.
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Global citrus production on the rise
2024-02-01 01:00
The latest USDA report on global citrus has forecast both orange and mandarin production will increase in the 2023/24 season (12 months to 30 June 2024 for the Northern Hemisphere and 31 December 2024 for the Southern Hemisphere). This is anticipated due to favourable weather in Turkey
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Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has pledged immediate compensation to potato farmers in the Famagusta region of Cyprus, following severe damage caused by recent hailstorms and heavy rains. The minister made the announcement during a visit to Avgorou, where she inspected the damage. She
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Asaja demands a firm response from the Spanish government
2024-02-01 00:00
The agricultural organisation Asaja expresses its deep concern and disagreement with the continuous and growing unjustified criticism coming from France towards the Spanish agricultural sector. These accusations, which include those of the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, who has already been
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Strawberries, less waste thanks to cannabis
2024-02-01 00:00
In the near future, strawberries and fruit in general could retain their freshness for longer and avoid wastage thanks to a cannabis-based protective veil, 3bmeteo.com reports. This is claimed by a team of researchers from Thammasat University and the Research Institute
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Tsw sums up a successful edition
2024-02-01 00:00
This year's edition of the Tsw Horticultural Industry Fair (click here to read more) held in Kielce, Poland, on 17 and 18 January was a real success, confirming it as the most important event for the country's horticultural sector. Tsw has become a
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Miguel García Sánchez Foundation partners with Dempo
2024-02-01 00:00
Working towards sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture is the objective that the Miguel García Sánchez Foundation and Dempo will jointly develop during 2024.
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Lidl has revealed the top-selling products in Ireland: Fruit and vegetables topping the list this January
2024-02-01 00:00
UK: Morrisons shoppers to join management meetings as chain seeks revival
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New Zealand avocado industry is looking hard at options to improve fruit quality and crop resilience
2024-02-01 00:00
The New Zealand avocado industry is exploring ways to enhance fruit quality and crop resilience amidst fierce international competition after a challenging year for exporters. The sector is also emphasizing its sustainability efforts to global markets.
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Fruit Logistica: Innovation and Technology Awards
2024-02-01 00:00
The list of nominees for this year's prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA (FLIA) Innovation Award is announced at the world's leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. FLIA 2024 TECHNOLOGY NOMINEES
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Another cold snap is boosting sales and consumption as demand remains strong. The availability of pre-pack quality is tightening and there appears to be plenty of enquiries about remaining stock. The viability of any crop which was unharvested is now in doubt after the latest cold snap. This
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Over the week, the Primorsky Krai in Russia received 6,000 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits from various countries, as reported by the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor.
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A tough year for Moroccan frozen produce exports in 2023 amid adverse weather and tough competition
2024-02-01 00:00
According to EastFruit, Morocco’s exports of frozen fruits and vegetables plummeted in 2023 due to severe weather events and tough competition in export markets. The country exported less than 70 thousand tons of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables from January to October of last year.
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The CGC demands "firmness" from Spain and the EU to prevent the damage caused by France to the citrus season from being "irreparable".
2024-02-01 00:00
The crisis unleashed by French farmers and its extension in recent days to Belgium and even Portugal is entering its most critical phase, with the European summit being held today in Brussels amid riots. The situation generated after a week of blockades and two weeks of protests in
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Farewell to the father of Ali supermarkets
2024-02-01 00:00
At the age of 92, Francesco Canella, founder of the Alì supermarkets and Chairman of Alì S.p.A., passed away at the hospital in Padua. Beside him were his wife Rossella and two sons, Marco and Gianni.
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The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has called on national and European authorities to urgently establish a secure corridor to ensure the transit of perishable Spanish products through France. "We have already had several consecutive days of blockades, riots and protests by French agricultural
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