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Nie jest łatwiej eksportować produkty spożywcze z Europy do Egiptu - mówi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel polskiego eksportera jabłek Sarafruit: "Obecna sytuacja dotycząca możliwości eksportu produktów spożywczych do Egiptu nie zmieniła się zbytnio od zeszłego roku. Importer może użyć pieniędzy, którymi disponuje. read more

The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to... read more

Agrofresh has announced that Fruitways, a South African apple specialist, has added the Harvista 1.3 SC tool, a near-harvest product, to its portfolio. read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

Compagnie Fruitière, the top banana ripening network in Europe, which processes 650,000 tonnes of bananas annually through 22 distribution sites across Europe, has revealed plans to broaden its distribution and import network for tropical fruits. This expansion includes the establishment of a new office in Poland. read more

In particular, the Swiss food retail sector was anything but pleased with the plan, which was largely driven by National Councillor Christine Badertscher (Green Party). The Swiss Retail Association, representing chains such as Migros, Coop, and Denner, had objections to the proposal. read more

Bright Food International Trading (Shanghai) has received its initial delivery of Australian citrus fruits as a result of its collaboration with Mildura Fruit Company (MFC). read more

Onur Mustafa Ahmet, the general manager of Greek cherry exporter YAKA, stated that the weather has caused significant problems for the Greek cherry season, leading to an early end. He mentioned, "The month of June was probably the hottest June of all time in Greece. We had many days with a temperature of 38 degrees." read more

In the Nabeul governorate of Tunisia, grape production is expected to reach 39,000 tons this year, with 25,000 tons being vines and 14,000 tons being table grapes, according to estimates from the Local Commission of Agricultural Development (CRDA). Grombalia, a significant wine-producing region, is responsible for... read more

The European Commission's decision to halve funds for the promotion of agricultural products threatens the growth of Made in Italy food exports, which reached a record high of over 64 billion euros in 2023. This decision also risks nullifying the work carried out in recent years. read more

A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetable Association recently met with Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to discuss the implications of the recent budget amendment that removed tax exemptions on fruits, dried fruits, and vegetables. read more

Nadeszły optymistyczne wieści dotyczące tegorocznej zbiorów papryki Hatch. „Zbiory są o wiele lepsze w tym roku” - mówi Preston Mitchell ze sklepu Hatch Chile Store. „Zeszły rok był prawdopodobnie najgorszym rokiem pod względem jakości i plonów, jaki kiedykolwiek mieliśmy, a w tym roku wygląda to bardziej jak normalne warunki”. read more

In Roggel, Netherlands, the Dutch blueberry season kicked off last Monday at Sil Moonen's farm. "It's not going to be the best year, but not the worst either. During the blooming stage, we experienced some unfavorable weather conditions, which affected pollination. As a result, we anticipate smaller berries," says the grower. read more

Agro-alimentarias Cooperatives of Spain has sent a letter this morning to the Spanish Orange and Tangerine Interprofessional Association, Intercitrus, in which it has

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MustGrow Biologics Corp. is pleased to announce its acceptance of membership into the Global Alliance Against TR4, an international consortium of top banana industry players dedicated to combating Fusarium wilt TR4, a fungal disease that poses a threat to the future of bananas. MustGrow is working together with others to leverage its unique expertise. read more

Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 July
Okay Boutersem will reopen its doors on Friday, 12 July, after a comprehensive renovation. The freshmart will feature wide aisles for a pleasant shopping experience, making it easy to choose from our extensive selection. read more

Zapotrzebowanie i konsumpcja pozostają na wysokim poziomie, ponieważ utrzymuje się zimna i deszczowa pogoda. Dostępne zapasy nadal się kurczą, ponieważ nowe odmiany sezonowe stopniowo trafiają na rynek. Sytuacja na rynku będzie trwać co najmniej jeszcze przez kolejne dwa tygodnie, dopóki nie będzie można kopnąć więcej nowych odmian ziemniaków. read more

We are in the final stages of the pepper campaign in the areas of Marina di Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina, Scoglitti, Acate, and Vittoria. In this regard, producers, nurserymen, and technicians are preparing for the planning of the next campaign and the selection of varieties that have shown... read more

Business Scout for Development Christina Pfandl spoke at the event on "New Sourcing Markets" about Namibia, a potentially overlooked sourcing market in southern Africa, as she mentioned at the start of her presentation. "Namibia is vast and sparsely populated - nearly half of the read more

The consumption of ginger in Europe has significantly increased in recent years, prompting a Sicilian company based between Ragusa and Mazzarrone that specializes in international ginger trade to launch its own project in 2013. Cascone Srl, led by Giovanni Cascone, imports ginger from... read more