According to EastFruit analysts, Ukrainian farmers have made incredible progress in restoring vegetable production, which was previously concentrated in the southern regions of the Kherson region but is now occupied by Russian invaders. Despite the fact that the Russian occupiers almost
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Christmas is approaching and, as we have said on several occasions, spectacular displays in the various departments become an invitation and an incentive to purchase. Fruit and vegetables is no exception, which often becomes a natural stage for targeted displays, marketing actions and in some cases cross
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Noureddine Hajjout used to work from the Barendrecht trading center in the Netherlands. However, several years ago, he moved to France for his wife. There, he has been active in the Rungis market. "Around 2012, I founded the company 'de Gezonde Box'. Originally as a company that sold fresh
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Garlic and ginger are expensive, and in the Netherlands, Bert van Gelder from Sawari Fresh does not anticipate a significant surge ahead of the festive season. "These products store quite well, so our biggest holiday rush was over the past two to three weeks. Our focus this week is on reordering
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It's currently all hands on deck in the Egyptian strawberry sector. Insufficient Dutch and Belgian supplies means the United Kingdom has turned to Southern Europe and Egypt for produce. "The days are long and the nights short, but if the strawberries don't come now, they never will," begins
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Last year, high energy prices meant there was little supply from those countries' greenhouses, so supermarkets had to switch to imports from Southern Europe. How are things looking this year? We approached Jumbo Netherlands for more insight into their supplies and strategies for the upcoming
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In the framework of the last European Council, which took place on Thursday and Friday, the EU has agreed to open negotiations for the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In 2022, EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Ukraine in 2022 at 361,322 tons, and imports at 9,631 tons. EU
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During the first nine months of this year, Spain and the Netherlands have lost market share in the European pepper market in favor of Morocco and Turkey, according to a report prepared by the Spanish news service Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom. read more

Spain's agri-food sector is leading the country's companies' efforts to relax the new EU packaging waste regulation, which is approaching its final phase of negotiations after it passes the Council of Ministers of Environment in Brussels. read more

We close the 2023 freshtalks season with an episode on the Gulf of Taranto Igp clementines, a sector in which La Grande Bellezza Italiana has invested since the beginning of its story, now in its fifth year, talking to Francesco Casulli, president of the cooperative
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EU environment ministers meeting in Brussels approved by qualified majority their negotiating position on the proposed packaging regulation. Italy, as announced by Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto, voted against. It is reported to be the only country
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Climate change is once again affecting the crop year. This year, the production of brassicas will be affected by the drought in a large part of Spain. Cauliflower will suffer the worst part, with a considerable drop in the Ebro Valley. "There will be 40% less
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According to EastFruit analysts, by the end of calendar 2023, Ukraine will remain among 10 largest suppliers of fresh blueberries to the UK market. UK market is extremely important as according to EastFruit this country is by far the largest market for blueberries and has the highest per capita
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With the arrival of Tarocco there is less interest in Navelina oranges, although the pigmented product is still lagging behind due to the warmer weather. Interest and harvested quantities for the Gold variety of kiwifruit, which is in full swing, are increasing. Growing demand
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According to EastFruit analysts, in connection with attacks on civilian ships, allegedly by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the world’s largest shipping company, Maersk, has suspended all shipments through the Red Sea. Vessels already on their way are waiting to continue their movement in
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"The production difficulties caused by the weather and lack of labor are two key elements that characterized 2023. In the Veneto region, the situation in not unlike that found all over Italy," explains Stefano Pezzo, president of Fruitimprese Veneto, during the Christmas dinner held at Castello
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Fruit Today magazine spoke to Joaquín Navarro, head of development of the pumpkin line at Sakata, who told us how consumption is increasing in many countries, but especially in Spain. read more

Italy is selling its kiwifruit at high prices, especially to destinations that Greece cannot reach due to a lack of suitable sizes or the signing of export protocols. read more

In hopes of stimulating local production, Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev intends to curb what he calls ‘excessive import of fruits and vegetables’. Almost 80% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in Bulgaria are imported. read more

In the framework of the last European Council, the EU agreed to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In the fruit and vegetable trade, the export of fresh fruit and vegetables to Ukraine in 2022 stood at 361,322 tonnes and the import at 9,631 tonnes

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