Despite recent flooding in Larnaca and the free Famagusta province, the potato supply in Cyprus seems unaffected, according to the Potato Producers and the Agricultural Association. Andreas Karyos, a representative of the Potato Producers, noted that while there will be a decrease in potato
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In France, disgruntled farmers have dumped Moroccan tomatoes in supermarket car parks over the past week, protesting alleged 'unfair competition.' Moroccan exporters, however, are refusing to be scapegoated for Paris' political issues. read more

On Tuesday, hundreds of farmers from Valencia, Spain took to the streets with their tractors, causing significant traffic delays and calling for improved conditions for their sector. Their demands include limitations on the import of inexpensive fruits and vegetables into the European Union,
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Colombian exports of Hass avocados witnessed a substantial growth of 26.4% in 2023, with the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States being the primary markets. The Colombian Corporation of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters - Corpohass, reports a historic year for the industry in 2023,
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After a typical January with scarcity in the radish market, the demand tends to quiet down during the trade week in Berlin and during Carnival. "After Carnival, I expect the demand to pick up," says Erik de Jong from Jongfresh in Monster, the Netherlands. "The start in January was a bit
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Everything is ready at Cso Italy's headquarters for the new edition of Fruit Logistica, Europe's largest trade fair in the sector, scheduled to take place in Berlin from today until 9 February 2024. read more

Yet another prestigious collaboration between the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia Igp Consortium and an outstanding Made in Italy company with more than 145 years of history; read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republika Srpska, one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has disbursed over 16,353,680 BAM in incentives, marking a record single-day payout. The funds, which arrive in time for spring sowing preparations, include premiums
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"The EU Commission accepts Italy's proposals. We should only further restrict pesticides when we are able to protect production with alternative methods. We have opposed, from day one, an ideological approach on the issue that would have had a devastating effect
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Sales of Pink Lady®/PinKids® closed the year 2023 with a growth of 13% over the previous year, a very positive number. Pink Lady® maintains its leading position in premium apples in all markets and especially in the 3 most important countries: Germany,
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"The demand for cabbage is not bad. Prices are not bad either, but the supply is slightly larger than we had hoped," says Richard Kruijer, from the mediation agency Tuindersbelang in Warmenhuizen, which manages the sales of about sixty cabbage growers. read more

While things are under control, and other companies are able to take over the supply from the 'banned" companies, should things escalate and a total ban be implemented, no other market can absorb the volume of bananas currently taken by Russia. According to Ing. Richard Salazar, executive
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Pro-Gest, Italy's leading paper group, confirms its position at the forefront of the ecological transition in terms of research, development and innovation in the packaging sector.Protagonist again this year at Fruit Logistica, the leading trade fair for the global produce trade
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European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions caused by climate change. This has made berries more susceptible to pests, diseases, and droughts. To address this, Professor Bruno
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The frozen raspberry market has been struggling for two seasons, but analysts from EastFruit report that 2024 has finally brought some positive signs of recovery in prices and demand for this berry. read more

Planasa will be present at the international fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place from February 7 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. In a very special year, with the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Planasa's participation in this event underscores its position as a leader in genetic innovation
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Germany's leading airline, Lufthansa, has canceled between 80% and 90% of its approximately 1,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday due to industrial action by ground crew. The cancellations are most severe at Frankfurt and Munich, the country's busiest airports, but Hamburg, Berlin, and
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After a bitter dispute with Ecuador, its main supplier, Russia has begun importing bananas from India and is exploring other fruits. The change follows Ecuador's decision to trade Russian military equipment for U.S. goods. India, a significant banana producer, has indicated a willingness to
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The suspension of banana exports from five Ecuadorian companies to Russia, following a dispute between the two nations, is impacting 25% of the total fruit exports to Russia, the primary destination for Ecuador's bananas. “There is no market in the world that can supply what is sent to Russia,
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Russia has already started to seek out alternative sources of bananas from countries including India, it has emerged. read more