Low availability and transport issues are recurring themes on the current grape market. Peru's lower production and focus on the North American market has an impact on the prices in Europe. Meanwhile, Spain also had issues with the weather and India will have major delays due to the situation on
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Since 1 January 2024, a French decree has come into effect stipulating that fruits and vegetables packaged in batches of less than 1.5kg can no longer be sold wrapped in plastic. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has said it will showcase a range of organic exotic fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, including avocados, mangoes, limes, physalis, granadillas and more. read more

In the first week of 2024, prices for Dutch vine tomatoes on the Veilingen in the Benelux region are significantly higher than in previous years. Supply in Spain is also lower than expected. Brisk demand across Europe is supporting the firm price trend on the Spanish market.
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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 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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