A. P. Moller – Maersk has issued a press release, stating: read more

The earliest leek season in Europe, that of Cadiz, Spain, has already started. Besides being the earliest, Cadiz is also the main producer of this vegetable in the spring months. Lower volumes are expected this year, so prices should also be more stable. In the coming weeks, stocks of old leeks
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Spain is currently suffering from a general drought. There has been no rain for months and the high temperatures being measured are exacerbating the situation. According to AEMET (Spanish Meteorological Service), March 2023 was the second warmest March of the 21st century
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An area for processing herbs, a space dedicated to sensory tests, aromatic aperitifs with expert bartenders. The exhibition of spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs at Macfrut, hosted in the West Hall, is also this. Officinal plants and essential oils are worth 800 in Italy
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The first Spanish stone fruits have already arrived in Italian markets: in the last few days we have found peaches (click here to read more) at very high prices; read more

Italian discounter MD reports 11% increase in turnover read more

Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. read more

It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular, the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties, Gongga, it aims to cover all cycles. High performance and pathogen resistance
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The latest edition of the Salón Gourmets, one of the most important food fairs in Spain, was the setting chosen by Caña Nature, a company specialising in the preparation of gazpacho, guacamole, salmorejo and grated tomato, to present its latest innovations. In this
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Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and nitrates due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. However, in addition to this, there is an artificial
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The upcoming visit, which will take place from 23 to 30 April, is the second trade mission to India after the launch of the multi-year public-private partnership PIB HortiRoad2India in October last year. The upcoming mission will begin in Hyderabad and end in Delhi. At
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The end of the apple season in Poland comes with challenging circumstances, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “The end of the Polish apple season could be very interesting this year. At the moment, there are a couple of things that are crucial when it
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The weather last month was not kind to Irish growers, in fact it was the wettest March on record with 140mm of rain falling, the average for March is just 25-30mm. read more

Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with more than 2,700 members throughout Italy, is continuing its training activities for younger members. On 13 and 14 April, a two-day event was held for the under-45 committee, to visit some of the
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Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. read more

VertiFarm, the industry platform and international trade show for next-level farming and new food systems, is to be held between 26 and 28 September 26 and 28, 2023, at Messe Dortmund in Germany and will put the spotlight squarely on controlled environment agriculture (CEA). read more

The bell pepper market was divided among Spain, the Netherlands and Turkey. Dutch deliveries expanded of all colors, while Spanish goods continued to lose importance. Green as well as red peppers from Turkey completed the picture. According to the BLE, increasing imports from Belgium and the
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The Polish government has banned the imports of Ukrainian agricultural products until at least June 30, 2023. The imports of cereals, milk, eggs, meat, and honey, as well as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, fruits, and frozen berries, are banned. read more

Raspberry production has certainly experienced an interesting expansion in Portugal over the past decade. According to data provided by Faostat, the country's cultivated acreage went from 110 hectares in 2011 to more than 1,450 in 2021, with a production that in that period multiplied by more
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At the end of last week, an article was published in the Polish segment of the Internet with an analysis of the state of raspberry plantations in Poland by a local expert Pavel Kravets. Based on his observations on his farm, P. Krawiec reported serious problems with raspberry plantations in
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