'We are proud, but also prepared to work with Japan'
2024-03-05 00:00
"Our participation in Foodex Japan in Tokyo, an important agrifood fair in Japan and a commercial event of fundamental importance for the promotion of the sector in the Asia-Pacific area, is about to start. This is a strategic market for Italy,
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"Without criteria for setting production costs, it will still not be possible to determine dominance".
2024-03-05 00:00
If the agricultural sector has demonstrated anything after more than a month of protests, demonstrations, rallies and tractor pulls throughout Spain, where, despite the impact on society, understanding and support for farmers has prevailed, it is that "it is alive", says Josep Carles Vicente, head of the
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The value of canned tomato exports to Japan rose by 18% in 2023
2024-03-05 00:00
ANICAV, Associazione Nazionale Industriali Conserve Alimentari Vegetali (National Association of Industrialists of Vegetable Food Preserves), within the project 'Red Gold From Europe. Excellence in EU preserved tomatoes', co-financed by the European Union and aimed at the valorisation and promotion of tomato preserves made in Italy,
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Bulgarian mushroom market dynamics shift towards imports
2024-03-05 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms, such as white mushrooms, are reported to be affected by worms and of poor quality. Bulgarian companies are therefore increasingly favouring imports from Romania, according to Julian Kolev, president of the Bulgarian Mushroom Association.
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The Region of Murcia is undoubtedly the largest apricot-producing area in Spain and there, in the area around the municipality of Albudeite-Campos de Río, is what "is probably the most extra-early area in Europe in terms of apricot production, along with the area of
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Bananas from Latin America at EUR 113 per 100 kg
2024-03-05 00:00
In week 8 of 2024, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at EUR 113/100 kg. In the Netherlands, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were EUR 110/100 kg. In Belgium, they stood at EUR 96/100 kg,
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Using AI, drones, and data to make predictions on plant growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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Since mid-February, there's been a mandarin variety in the market that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain: the Gold Nugget variety, recognizable for its rough skin and very sweet taste. "Our customers demand the Gold Nugget," says Silvana Sorli, from the company Frutas Sorli, based
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The Mimosa and the history of Women's Day
2024-03-05 00:00
On the occasion of Women's Day, let's dive into the history that made the mimosa the timeless symbol of this day in Italy. We are in 1946, a crucial moment in the history of Italian women, in a post-war period, where women tried to make their voices heard and obtain recognition of their rights.
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The Ministry of Agriculture in Latvia is set to propose an expansion of the list of goods from Russia and Belarus that may face an import ban. This proposal, encompassing a wide range of agricultural and fodder products, is expected to be reviewed by the Cabinet of Ministers. Prime Minister
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Anthurium producer Rijnplant from De Lier (the Netherlands), part of Dümmen Orange since 2015, is independent again as of March 1. Under the leadership of director Paulo Reis, Rijnplant is committed to continuing its service to customers worldwide, offering a diverse and innovative range of
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Poland's blueberry sector shows steady growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Blueberry cultivation in Poland covers more than 12,000 hectares, with an annual increase in the cultivation area. The country's blueberry production reached 55,000 tonnes in 2022, with projections for 2023 of 67,500 tonnes, and represents the only segment of
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More than 800 Ocado items from UK farmers and growers, including fresh fruit and vegetables
2024-03-05 00:00
Belgium: Colruyt to open 38 Comarchés, 3 Bio-Planets, and one CruEarlier than expected, Colruyt has been given the green light to start the conversion work of the Match and Smatch stores it recently acquired. The first integrations start this week, with most stores opening under a temporary
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At the International Agriculture Show in Paris last week, France's Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Marc Fesneau, announced that his government will allocate an additional 100 million euros to the Sovereignty Plan
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For more than two weeks, green asparagus from Spain has been struggling to find a place on French supermarket shelves. According to several French operators who market asparagus in France, sales of Spanish green asparagus have been 'very difficult'.
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Will onion prices grow? Market overview for Ukraine, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Moldova
2024-03-05 00:00
EastFruit analysts report that onion prices in the region have remained mostly stable, much to the dismay of “resellers” who expected to profit from buying onions during harvest and selling them at a higher price in the spring.
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Ethiopia and the Netherlands jointly construct a cooling center to support fresh produce exports
2024-03-05 00:00
The Ethiopian government has signed an agreement with Invest International, which acts on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The agreement initiates the first phase of a large cooling center that is located 70 kilometers from the capital city Addis Ababa. For
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France will allocate an additional 100 million to its Food Sovereignty Plan in the fruit and vegetable sector.
2024-03-05 00:00
In 2024, France will reinforce its Food Sovereignty Plan in the fruit and vegetable sector with 100 million euros, in addition to the 200 million already announced in 2023, when this plan was launched.
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Poland's pumpkin cultivation area expands significantly
2024-03-05 00:00
From 2014 to 2022, Poland witnessed a significant expansion in pumpkin cultivation area, growing from 1,100 hectares to 8,900 hectares, according to Eurostat data. This increase in sowing area led to a dramatic rise in domestic pumpkin harvests, escalating from 48,000 tonnes in 2014 to
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 4 March
2024-03-05 00:00
Late oranges, Valencia Late variety, are arriving, while the end of the campaign for Tarocco oranges is approaching. The asparagus campaign has started. High presence of Italian strawberries, best quotations for those from Matera followed by Candonga. Under tone the artichoke market for which we wait
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