Top fruit harvesting has begun at Van Kessel Fruit in the Netherlands. According to Jack van Kessel, apple and pear demand is, thus, starting to pick up, too. So, he is optimistic about the season but also warns: "The lots' quality differs considerably; we must be really alert to that. We must
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The new season of the Italian Rojo Brillante persimmons seems to be opening under good auspices for Gallicchio Frutta, a company that has made this crop its core business, to the point of launching a new brand, "Divino - the Italian Kaki". read more

The wholesale prices of apples in Moldova have hardly changed over the past week. The only exception is “Idared”, the average price of this variety’s fruits has slightly decreased – by 5-6%, while the price range remained the same – 5-6 lei/kg ($0.3-0.35/kg). At the same time, late
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How has the geography of suppliers to the fruit and vegetable departments of Ukrainian supermarkets changed due to the war? Has it become harder or easier for Ukrainian farmers to enter the network? Are Ukrainian farmers ready for EU standards and requirements? read more

Malta experienced the driest October in more than a century. The record dry weather means farmers face higher irrigation costs and less income as a higher supply of crops on the market, resulting from warmer temperatures, pushes prices down. Apart from the lack of water, local farmers must also
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Van Amerongen CA Technology B.V. together with its partners has completed two remarkable Controlled Atmosphere (CA) laboratory projects. One at WUR in Randwijk, The Netherlands, and the second at InHort, Horticultural Research Institute in Skierniewice, Poland. read more

Moleaer has opened a new production facility in Almería to roll out its proprietary nanobubble solutions to the Spanish and European markets. The innovative technology uses a generator to enrich irrigation water with trillions of oxygen nanobubbles which can help increase productivity and
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A trade mission from the Netherlands will travel to India this week to promote healthier, more profitable food systems through the Dutch high-tech greenhouse model. read more

Returning to ExCeL London on 14-15 April, here are just a few exhibitors who will be taking part in the next edition: read more

Vegetables by Bayer has chosen Capogreco Farms as its new exclusive partner for the Australian production and sale of OrangeCandy melons, for domestic and export markets. read more

According to a recent report by the Banana Marketing and Export Association, Acorbanec, Ecuador exported a total of 273.03 million boxes of bananas from January to September 2023, i.e. 6.41% more than in the same period of 2022. read more

It seems Spanish citrus growers and exporters are facing an extraordinary season. "The general picture is that this year's going to be a genuinely tough season for primarily oranges, but also mandarins," begins Lisan van Koppen of Jaguar, the fresh company. She visited several Spanish customers
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The wholesale prices of apples in Moldova have hardly changed over the past week. The only exception is “Idared”, the average price of this variety’s fruits has slightly decreased – by 5-6%, while the price range remained the same – 5-6 lei/kg ($0.3-0.35/kg). At the same time,
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In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and the regulations of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of the Republic of Serbia on the phytosanitary requirements for Serbian apples exported to China,
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Spain continues to consider it a priority to close the EU association agreement with Mercosur before the end of the six-month presidency, as stated at the last meeting of EU trade officials, although it would no longer be signed before the end of the year if not

Spain will continue to consider it a priority to close the EU association agreement with Mercosur before the end of the six-month presidency, as stated at the last meeting of EU trade officials, although it would no longer be signed before the end of the year.
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With the harvest of the red-skinned and red-fleshed Rouge variety, the Kissabel® marketing season in Europe comes into full swing. In October, the harvest of the revolutionary range of coloured-flesh apples in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland will be completed. read more

After a short delay the Polish apple season in in full swing. According to Jan Nowakowski, manager of Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, Golden Delicious apples will be more of a green color than last year: “This year, the Polish apple season started with two weeks of delay, due to the
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The budget of the Operational Programme 2024 of Aop Gruppo Viva, in which 13 associated POs, operating throughout the country, participate: Apofruit Italia, Asipo, Botticelli, Cerere, Codma, Consorzio Agribologna, Mongolfiera,
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The year 2022 marks a new record for Italy's agri-food trade, both for imports, which reach a record value of almost 63 billion euro (+29.3%), and for exports, which after having exceeded 50 billion euro in 2021, in the last year are approaching the threshold of 60
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In the fall of 2023, Ukrainians are experiencing fluctuations in prices for vegetables. The conclusion of the harvesting season has led to a shortage of certain vegetables, resulting in price increases. Popular are onions, garlic, and beets. The final batches of salad vegetables are yet
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