In 2023, production reached 2.65 million tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Exports will amount to 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. The United States is the most important market with an 81% share
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In São Paulo, Brazil, avocado production has seen a notable increase, with the state producing 192 thousand tons in 2023, an 8.54% rise from the previous year, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta), associated with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA).
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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The supply of mangoes is increasing weekly now that more countries such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are in production. "The supply at this time is lower compared to last year with some variations at the regional level," says Ana Paula Jacome of dVida,
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The Leonese company Patatas Hijolusa, the Alicante-based Agrícola Villena and the Vitorian Natuber have joined forces to create one of the leading business groups in the Spanish potato and horticultural sector: Somos Hijolusa. More than half a century has passed since the family business
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In East China, there has been a notable increase in the cultivation of blue bananas, known scientifically as Musa acuminata 'True Blue'. This variety is distinguished by its blue hue and is reported to contain higher levels of antioxidants and resistant starch. The growth in cultivation is
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TOMRA Food is a world leader in optical sorting, sizing and food peeling solutions. Its main markets are the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Australia and China. Being such a global company, TOMTOMRA Food required a

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AP Moller - Maersk has appointed Efraín Osorio as Maersk's new managing director for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean, based in Panama City. Osorio, who graduated from Kings Points in merchant marine, will lead the positioning of Maersk's transformation as a logistics integrator in the
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Mexico's 2024 avocado production is forecast at 2.77 million tons (MMT), a five percent increase over 2023 on strong export demand. Production in 2023 reached 2.65 MMT, up four percent compared to the previous year. Exports totaled 1.4 MMT in 2023, a 17 percent increase year on year. The United
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Banana suppliers from six Latin American countries have accused Kaufland, one of Germany’s largest retail chains, of failing to meet its commitments on fair pricing. read more

In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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Immediately after Easter, the new dual-lane crate tunnel system in the washroom of WASTO-PAC Ltd was implemented. The two lanes of the modern cleaning facility can be set to different products and speeds according to product-specific washing programs. "Our focus remains on the food industry,
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Immediately after Easter, the new dual-lane crate tunnel system in the washroom of WASTO-PAC Ltd was implemented. The two lanes of the modern cleaning facility can be set to different products and speeds according to product-specific washing programs. "Our focus remains on the food industry,
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Recent weather forecasts indicate significant rainfall for Panama, potentially alleviating the prolonged drought conditions that have impacted the Panama Canal, a critical conduit for international trade. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been compelled to reduce the number of daily transits
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EastFruit reports a notable advancement for Egypt in the UK's mango and guava market, securing the ninth rank among the top suppliers – a first in its history. In 2023, Egypt's mango and guava exports to the UK surged to 2.8 thousand tons, marking a 55% increase from the prior year and nearly
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Recent weather forecasts indicate significant rainfall for Panama, potentially alleviating the prolonged drought conditions that have impacted the Panama Canal, a critical conduit for international trade. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been compelled to reduce the number of daily transits
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More than a thousand packs of strawberries from Huelva were handed out in Brussels recently as part of the #yocomofresasdehuelva campaign launched by UPA-Huelva and UPA-Andalucía. This initiative has brought the promotional efforts for strawberries to the heart of Europe. "The campaign kicked
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More than a thousand packs of strawberries from Huelva were handed out in Brussels recently as part of the #yocomofresasdehuelva campaign launched by UPA-Huelva and UPA-Andalucía. This initiative has brought the promotional efforts for strawberries to the heart of Europe. "The campaign kicked
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