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Moroccan avocado producers and exporters gathered on January 15th in the city of Kénitra, responding to the call of the Moroccan Avocado Association. Abdellah El Yamlahi, the association's president, emphasized the need for the industry to accelerate its integration process to adapt to market fluctuations.
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Hepatitis A virus in blueberries from Poland. Who is to blame?
2025-01-17 00:00
Frozen fruits contaminated with Hepatitis A virus have been found in stores of the popular retail chain Albert Heijn. So far, 31 people have reported the issue, and the Dutch equivalent of the sanitary inspectorate suggests that the scale of contamination could be larger. One of the customers
read moreFresh produce imports from the U.S. supply 59% of fruit availability and 35% of vegetable availability.
2025-01-17 00:00
Imports have become increasingly essential in ensuring the year-round availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in the United States. Since the transition to tariff- and quota-free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was completed in 2008, imports of fresh produce have
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"Algeria bojkotuje banany z Ekwadoru ze względu na poparcie dla roszczeń Maroka wobec Sahary"
2025-01-17 00:00
W ostatnim wydarzeniu Algeria zdecydowała się na bojkot importu bananów z Ekwadoru, swojego głównego dostawcy. Decyzja ta została podjęta po tym, jak Ekwador wyraził poparcie dla planu autonomii Maroka dla Sahary, wspierając stanowisko Panamy i wycofując uznanie dla entyty Polisario.
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Technology-driven processing is enhancing the lemon industry and economy in Chongqing.
2025-01-17 00:00
In the Tongnan District of Chongqing, China, a transformation is taking place, utilizing technology to elevate the lemon sector from its traditional origins to a vibrant part of the local economy. The district produces around 330,000 tons of lemons annually from about 21,333 hectares of land.
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McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy.
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India's floriculture industry is set to receive a significant boost from the Buyer-Seller Meet scheduled for 2024/25.
2025-01-17 00:00
The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu organized a Buyer-Seller Meet 2024-25 for flower growers today under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Baba Jitto, Kisan Kendra Talab Tillo. The event aimed to foster a robust marketplace for floriculture...
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Leading industry player focuses more on top-selling fruits due to changes in blueberry supply dynamics.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media.
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Russia: Sverdlovsk imports 1.4 million cut flowers in January.
2025-01-17 00:00
W styczniu 2025 roku do obwodu swierdłowskiego zostało sprowadzonych niemal 1,4 miliona ciętych kwiatów i 35 800 roślin doniczkowych, wszystkie uprawiane w krajach spoza Rosji. Kwiaty pochodziły m.in. z Holandii, Kolumbii, Kenii, Izraela, Ekwadoru, Kostaryki, Włoch i Meksyku.
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The USA closes its doors to Spanish peppers.
2025-01-17 00:00
The US administration has closed the US market to the export of Spanish peppers. Faced with this fact, which has occurred without prior notice, the Association of
read moreGLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
2025-01-17 00:00
As Peru's blueberry harvest volumes have returned to normal levels and exports have increased, the global blueberry market has also returned to normal. Chinese growers are experiencing ideal weather conditions that are enhancing the flavor of blueberries this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's blueberry season, which is ending soon, has witnessed...
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season.
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New-season apples will soon be available to complement the abundant nectarine harvest.
2025-01-17 00:00
Exporting is a natural progression for any fruit marketing company in South Africa, as it was for Proudly Produce, founded in 2017 initially to serve the local retail market but later expanding into international trade. Proudly Produce is partially owned by the Timberlea Farming Trust, a collective.
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A colorful sea of chrysanthemums at 'Carnaval de Flores'
2025-01-17 00:00
In recent days, traders and growers visited Deliflor in Maasdijk, the Netherlands. The greenhouse had been transformed into a tropical flower festival during the Delishow, where the latest varieties and codes were on display. Click here for the photo report. The greenhouse is open for visits.
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A leading industry player is increasing their focus on topfruit due to changes in the blueberry supply chain.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his role as chairman of the industry organization BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the prolonged port strike of 2022 when he spoke out in the mainstream media to criticize the situation.
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Silny start dla podejścia systemowego w Chile
2025-01-16 16:00
Chile has exported 648,538 cartons of table grapes to the US, Mexico, and Brazil under a Systems Approach so far this season, according to official figures.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Sorting & Packaging, Digital & Smart, Technology, and Germany
2025-01-16 15:00
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has already significantly impacted the industry in the past year. The focus is on avoiding packaging waste, establishing and promoting a circular economy, making packaging more easily recyclable, and encouraging more environmentally friendly practices.
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