In 2023, Uzbekistan's banana importation registered at approximately 133,500 tons, marking a slight decrease from the previous year's total of 140,200 tons. The primary source for these imports continued to be Ecuador, solidifying its position as the top exporter of bananas to Uzbekistan for the
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

How much Italian fruit and vegetables can we find in the stores of major European countries? We have already looked in Budapest, Brussels, Copenhagen and Switzerland, now it is London's turn, curious to understand also the impact of brexit, with the United Kingdom exiting the European Union and with
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Spanish farmers have been staging demonstrations, tractor pulls, roadblocks and protests all over Spain for two weeks now.

Spanish farmers have been staging demonstrations, tractor pulls, roadblocks and protests all over Spain for two weeks now. read more

Although the cherry season is still a few months away, one exporter is already looking forward to new export opportunities in the Chinese market. Emirhan Şahinöz, head of export operations for Turkish cherry exporter Poleks, says they’ve recently invested in a new orchard to increase
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Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. According FreshPlaza, the area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April. Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm says: “We grow our strawberries in
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There is absolutely no domestically-grown ginger available in South Africa, but with the new season fast approaching, Sunreaped, a subtropical fruit producer in Kiepersol and southern Mozambique, is thrilled to announce that their ginger crop is flourishing. read more

Lebanese winegrowers are hoping to emerge from a difficult season last year, marked by adverse weather conditions that cost up to 40% of yields. Anna Maria El Saikali, co-owner and coordinator of El Saikali Farms, shares her insight on the Lebanese table grape industry. read more

The Common Agricultural Policy, the prospect of Ukraine's entry into the EU, but also the role of the agri-food industry in protecting health and promoting healthy lifestyles: these will be the main themes of the debate between Italian and European institutions,
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The supply of limes from Mexico looks to be uneven at the moment. Right now, approximately 70 percent of the limes are coming into the U.S. from Mexico. “Whether it’s weather-related or crop conditions, the supply is still pretty erratic out of Mexico,” says Alex Teague of World Groves. read more

A Nigerian father's unique Valentine's gift of vegetables to his wife, rather than traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The heartwarming moment was shared in a video where the father, upon returning home, is questioned by his daughter about his purchase. He reveals the vegetables
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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has established bilateral currency swap agreements with upwards of 40 foreign central banks or monetary authorities, a recent PBOC report unveils. Currently, 31 of these agreements are active, cumulatively amounting to approximately 4.16 trillion yuan (about
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Agrovision, one of the world’s fastest growing producers and year-round suppliers of premium superfruits and the only large-scale berry company to claim 100% vertical integration, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce
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In a recent operation, Bryansk customs officials in Russia intercepted over 15 tons of pears lacking proper documentation. They were transported under the guise of being 'potatoes' from Belarus to Stavropol Krai. read more

The Spanish Association of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers (AFCO) has presented its annual report on the evolution of the sector in 2023.

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The role that Egypt can play in producing and supplying blueberries was discussed at a special event hosted by Sekoya in Berlin earlier this month. read more

Portugal’s fresh produce industry is riding a wave. Exports of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants reached a record €2.3bn in 2023, an increase of 11.4 per cent on the previous year, despite contracting 4.9 per cent in volume. Nevertheless, trade association Portugal Fresh
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Specifically, it is about human rights, fair prices and contracts, workers' social rights and the right to a decent standard of living for small farmers. Gender inequality within the food chains is also addressed. read more

Agrovision has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce large-scale berry farming operations to the Yunnan province of China. The initial deal, for a 33ha berry plantation, is the first of several planned agreements covering a total of 2,000ha. read more

To be held in Bologna on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 February 2024, at the Savoia Hotel Regency, the Biostimulants Conference, the event organised by Fruit Communication with the support of Arptra entirely dedicated to biostimulants; read more