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In the agricultural trade between Georgia and Russia, citrus fruits have emerged as a prominent commodity, showcasing substantial growth in January 2024. According to recent data, Georgia exported more than 10,000 tons of citrus fruits to Russia during the first month of the year.
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In 2023, Morocco positioned itself as the second largest supplier of tomatoes to European Union (EU) countries, only after the Netherlands. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), Morocco experienced an 18.86% increase in its share of the EU's tomato market.
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"The Netherlands enters the market by buying cucumber from Almeria to supply its own contracts with retailers".
2024-02-26 00:00
Harvesting in the winter cucumber plantations is coming to an end in Almeria. "In the whole area, from Guainos, one of the last villages in Almeria, to Motril, the harvests are almost finished and there will be a small gap of a couple of weeks until the harvesting starts.
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Azerbaijan boosts sweet cherry and cherry exports by 21% in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a remarkable surge in cherry exports, marking a 21.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released by the State Statistical Committee and reported by "Interfax-Azerbaijan". The country exported a total of 35,599 tons of fresh cherries,
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Changing of the guard at the presidency of Bestack
2024-02-26 00:00
After 13 years, Piero Attoma is leaving the presidency of the Bestack Consortium: Giovanni Colocci (managing director of International Paper Italia) is replacing him. Colocci will be joined as vice president by Francesco Redaelli, managing director of Ondulor. Attoma will still be present
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Port International strengthens partnership with Agrícola Valenciana to promote citrus fruit
2024-02-26 00:00
Port International, active in the fruit and vegetable industry with a longstanding commitment to strong partnerships with producers and service providers, is pleased to introduce Agrícola Valenciana in Spain as its exclusive partner. Since 1978, Agrícola Valenciana has been a trusted supplier
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"Unhealthy red onion market situation means buyers increasingly avoid the Netherlands"
2024-02-26 00:00
"Absurd" is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the red onion season. "We saw it coming to some extent. Fewer red onions were planted across Europe, and the quality was lacking in many areas. That led to sky-high prices," he begins. Yet, this Dutch onion trader, specializing in
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The price of pointed cabbage is falling slightly with the start of the Spanish harvest
2024-02-26 00:00
The Portuguese pointed cabbage season is in full swing and, until a few weeks ago, has been smooth and steady, according to Valter Coelho, general manager of Portuguese export company Valfresh. "Here in Portugal, the export season for pointed cabbage goes
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Ukraine continues to increase onion exports – now also to Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia
2024-02-25 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine continues to increase onion exports against the backdrop of a growing shortage of onions in the European Union and falling prices in Ukraine. In particular, Ukrainian onion exporters managed to increase the volume of shipments to the markets of Romania
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Onions prices drop in Ukraine and Poland – what’s happening?
2024-02-24 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, onion prices in Eastern Europe decline this week, unexpectedly for many.
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The plants are planted in a plastic growing tube on a rockwool mat and watered with an inline drip tube. Gravity causes the plants to hang vertically under the tube with their growing heads pointing downwards.
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Price of Portuguese pointed cabbage dropped slightly as Spanish start their harvest
2024-02-23 00:00
The Portuguese pointed cabbage season is in full swing and has been smooth and steady up until a few weeks ago, says Valter Coelho, general manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Valfresh: "Here in Portugal, the pointed cabbages season export is normally between January and end of May.
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Jiamusi city opens its first "Green Corridor" for fruit and vegetable export from China
2024-02-23 00:00
On February 21st, two trucks loaded with fresh vegetables and fruits set off for Russia from the Jixian International Agricultural Produce Logistics Center in Jiamusi City, located in the Heilongjiang Province of Northeastern China, marking the opening of the city's first "green corridor" for
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MD presents the first Sustainability Report
2024-02-23 00:00
3.4 billion euros in net revenue, an increase of 11% over 2021, a net worth of 513 million euros: these are the figures ofMD S.P.A., the Italian brand founded 30 years ago with its first shop in Southern Italy, which today has 785 shops and 6 logistics centres in
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Exports to foreign markets on the rise
2024-02-23 00:00
For a manufacturer of orchard management technology, expanding its horizons abroad is always good news. "We are delighted," says Alessandro Calderoni, "that our orchard management equipment is sought after not only in Italy, but also in other countries.
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"Complementarity must prevail over competition".
2024-02-23 00:00
The attacks on Moroccan produce trucks in Spain and France reveal a major misunderstanding between professionals on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as a malaise that cannot be ignored and must be remedied, says Mostapha Mohattan, CEO of Fructimoor.
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Ventura alongside athletes with its dried fruit
2024-02-23 00:00
Ventura, a historic brand in the dried fruit market, created in 2016 the concept Correre è un mix, a participation and sponsorship tour of Italy's most representative and popular running events;
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More efficient harvesting with vegetable harvester accessories
2024-02-23 00:00
"Our harvesters are an innovative product, as they provide a service to the farmer, plus they are advantageous from a technical and financial point of view". This is how Francesco Roselli, director of Dari Ecomeccanica, defines the
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Where are the most avocados consumed in Europe?
2024-02-23 00:00
The latest figures from the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) for the 2022/23 season reveal which European markets are the biggest consumers of avocados. Compared to last year, the UK joins Germany in second place, with around 110,000 tonnes each. But, leading
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Record drought hits Mediterranean region
2024-02-23 00:00
The Mediterranean region is grappling with an unprecedented drought, significantly impacting southern Italy, Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This phenomenon, characterized by long-lasting, above-average temperatures and scant precipitation, was highlighted in a report by the
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