According to EastFruit analysts, during one of the Global Berry Congress, which took place on November 28, 2023 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, high level of attention was paid to Ukraine’s progress in the berry business. Despite the ongoing military aggression from Russia, Ukrainian companies
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On November 28, the Council of Agriculture of Spain in China reported the completion and publication of the records of the kaki and citrus campaign, so exports to China can begin as soon as the campaign is enabled in the computer application Cexveg, so that export applications can be submitted. read more

The campaign for open ground vegetables such as leeks, carrots, kohlrabi and cabbage is now starting in southern Spain, limited by factors such as water scarcity, which has led to a reduction in the estimated volumes for this campaign, and difficulties in finding sufficient labor. read more

Norway mandated that all students receive one piece of fruit daily between 2007 and 2014 to boost learning results by improving diets. The complementary fruit program increased the mean fruit consumption among insured children by around 30% while decreasing unhealthy snack intake among
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At Riyadhstraat 37, situated at the border crossing Meer-Hazeldonk, an unrefrigerated warehouse is available. The warehouse is located 1 km from the entrance to the E19 Antwerp-A16 Breda motorway. read more

In addition to the dominant domestic supply, potato imports from abroad also increased slightly. According to the BLE, demand could be met without difficulty. read more

In Belarus, the cost of vegetables is rapidly on the rise, despite a bountiful harvest. In October, vegetable prices increased by 25.1% compared to September, even though the harvest yielded 183 thousand tons by November 17, exceeding the 2022 production by 12 thousand tons. read more

This spring, Ahmed Laasri started Handelfresh in the Netherlands. The trader wants to further boost fruit and vegetable exports from his family's business in Morocco. "Our Moroccan tomatoes sell well in Spain and the United Kingdom, but Dutch customers still have to get used to the prices," he says. read more

Gruppo Agribologna - one of the top players in the sector in Italy for the production, processing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables - publishes - together with its subsidiaries - the second edition of its Sustainability Report. It is drawn up on a voluntary basis and in advance of the
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As far as satsumas went, only Turkish imports could be acquired in Germany. These became more widely available. In terms of sizes, the fruits generally left nothing to be desired. As demand was good, they were usually easy to sell; in Berlin, they cost between €11 and €15 per 9 kg package.
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Cambodia produces mangoes throughout the year, with greater production during the dry season from November to May. Liaoning Zhongshang International Trading Co., Ltd. is engaged in the procurement and processing of mangoes in Cambodia and exports them to Russia, Central Asia and other markets.
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The Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, which is made up of producer and marketing associations of both products, was constituted to encourage national consumption, promote research and innovation, improve knowledge of production and the market, and promote supply regulation measures. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, during one of theGlobal Berry Congress, which took place on November 28, 2023 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, high level of attention was paid to Ukraine’s progress in the berry business. Despite the ongoing military aggression from Russia, Ukrainian
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By 2030, the government of the United Kingdom intends to invest a large sum of up to £150 million in order to improve the country's capacity for self-driving technology. The development of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) is the focus of a large amount of this investment, which is
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Tosca, a prominent provider of reusable packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Indy Obhi as the new Managing Director, UK and Ireland. Reporting directly to the EMEA President, Dan Lee, his chief responsibility will be to further enhance Tosca's UK and Ireland business presence
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Last year, high energy prices meant there was little supply from those countries' greenhouses, so supermarkets had to switch to imports from Southern Europe. How are things looking this year? We approached ALDI Belgium for more insight into their supplies and strategies for the upcoming winter
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WTO members considered five regional trade agreements (RTAs) between the United Kingdom and various trading partners, namely Central America, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Mozambique, Moldova, Albania and Georgia. They also considered two RTAs between the European Free Trade
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In purely economic terms, the prices for PGI hazelnuts from Piedmont (Nocciola Piemonte Igp) are currently quite favourable at around €7.50 per kg. "Of course, a producer wouldn't say the same," emphasised Delmonte. They are currently lower than at the start of the campaign, when they were at
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Leading European fresh produce company Orsero Group has established a series of partnerships with charitable organisations in Italy to redistribute unsold fruit and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. read more

Some 150 delegates from 17 countries met to discuss the challenging scenario for Europe’s produce industry at the 17th edition of the International Congress of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (ICOP), which took place in Almería on 22-24 November. read more