It seems Estonians can’t get enough of their favourite berries, with a new berry vending machine supplied by No Bananas. This includes blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and peas instantly and in different sizes through the new berry vending machine that has to be restocked at least once
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It seems Estonians can’t get enough of their favourite berries, with a new berry vending machine supplied by No Bananas. This includes blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and peas instantly and in different sizes through the new berry vending machines that has to be restocked at least once
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Ukrainian producers have once again increased the selling prices of potatoes this week, according to EastFruit. The Ukrainian potato prices have already risen to 15-20 UAH/kg ($0.39-0.52/kg.), which is 11% higher on average than fixed at the end of 2023. read more

The new Limoré lemon season in Italy began just before Christmas. Volumes were initially low due to slight temperature fluctuations that delayed the coloration of the fruit and ongoing drought conditions that hindered the growth of the fruit. read more

The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) is calling for urgent and forceful measures to be taken by all the administrations with powers in agriculture to guarantee the survival of farmers and livestock farmers in view of the new official data on agricultural surface area. According to the
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A unique variety of imported persimmons has returned to the Eastern United States. “It’s been several years since ‘Rojo Brilliante’ persimmons from Spain have been available in this region, but feedback has been extremely positive and demand has steadily grown,” says John Vena,
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Ukrainian producers have once again increased the selling prices of potatoes this week, according to EastFruit . read more

Spanish tropicals giant Trops is expanding its avocado operation in Tavira, Portugal. According to a report in Jornal de Negócios, it will invest €6m in expanding its warehouse capacity in the region. Work on the new infrastructure is due to begin this week and expected to be completed by
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Last year, the water boards made a financial contribution to four projects from the 'Incentive budget for reducing emissions in greenhouse horticulture' fund. read more

The volume will be below the 12 million tonnes of 2022, based on official data up to October 2023. Up to this month, fruit and vegetable exports fell by 6% in volume and increased by the same percentage in value, totalling 9 million tonnes or 13,470 million euros. read more

The European Union and Russia were and are the most important countries of destination. In 2023, 91.86 million cartons were shipped to the EU, while exports in 2022 totalled 78 million cartons, an increase of 18%. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty and Forestry (Masaf) headed by Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has finally approved the PGI Bergamot of Reggio Calabria and its production specification after two and a half years of complex and intense preliminary investigation; read more

One in three adults in the UK and Ireland consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day. This seems to be a higher proportion than in any other nation in the developed world. Of course, the World Health Organization recommends eating at least 400g – or five or more portions
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It is a tradition in Greece to hang an onion outside the door. This is done after coming back from the New Year’s Day church service. It is considered to bring good luck and signifies a new beginning to life. The onions represent fertility and growth. Among the ancient Greeks, it was also
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The year 2024 opened with an important new partnership in Italian modern distribution: as of 1 January, Apulia Distribuzione, a 30-year-old company with roots in Apulia, Calabria, Basilicata, Campania and Sicily, with a 2023 turnover of 930 million euros, became part of
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"Trade has picked up," began Edwin Janssen, a trader at Bud Holland in late November, referring to the run-up to the usually busy December. This Dutch company specializes in exotic fruit and vegetable imports and exports. He adds that exotic sales always start somewhat later in the Netherlands. read more

AD Ports Group, a large global facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, announces that Noatum Terminals, the terminals operations business of Noatum Group, has acquired 100% ownership of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain for a total purchase consideration (Enterprise Value - EV) of EUR 10
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The losses in table grape production in different parts of Europe were decisive in causing the price jump of this product in the markets. With the arrivals from Namibia and South Africa, the supply improved quite quickly and prices are expected to stabilize in the coming days. read more

The production of kiwis in Greece was lower this season and, as a consequence, Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, decided to delay some of the orders to get better prices: “Over the past two months, our kiwi season has developed quite nicely. Prices have been
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