A few days ago in the province of Saluzzo (Cuneo) the Fruit Food District was born, bringing together 45 municipalities. read more

More than 22 million investments, eight thousand square metres of new surface area to expand the cooperative's logistical and production capacity: these are the figures for the expansion of Cooperativa Agricola Cesenate (Cac) that were presented this morning to the councillor
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In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce. read more

With just over 370,000 tonnes produced in 2021, Italy is the leading artichoke-producing country in the world, with Apulia and Sicily together accounting for three quarters of national production. In Apulia, turnover from the cynariculture sector is worth over 190 million euro,
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The company Patatas Hijolusa, located in León, has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant for more than 7 years in order to achieve maximum optimisation of its production process. In this way, it has managed to offer a high quality product with effectiveness, efficiency and
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Great response forFruit Attraction 2023: for the 15th edition, scheduled from 3 to 5 October in Madrid, 1800 exhibitors and 90 thousand professionals from 135 countries are expected to participate. Eight pavilions and six exhibition areas, focus on lettuce read more

Israeli packaging and container producer Plasgad will attend Macfrut for the first time. FreshPlaza has talked about it with the marketing manager for Europe, Patricia Marquiegui. read more

Ukraine keeps setting new records in the export of apple concentrate, EastFruit reports. Despite all the difficulties of working in a warring country and problematic logistics, Ukrainian exporters of apple concentrate are strengthening their positions in the global market, with the EU and the
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A fire at wholesale market Central de Abastos in Mexico City has put the market into flames. With a size of more than 3 km², Central de Abastos is said to be one of the largest wholesale markets in the world. On Thursday, the fire started in a wooden container and has spread to other nearby
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The lime market in different parts of the world is experiencing varied conditions. In the Netherlands, after a period of low prices, the market for limes has significantly improved due to increasing demand and better quality arrivals. Similarly in the UK, lime prices have gone from highs to lows
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With Easter and Passover ahead, the asparagus season out of Caborca, Mexico is coming to an end. “We expect about two to three more weeks until shipments stop. Production is slowing with good demand entering Easter,” says Carlos Solf, director of procurement for Southern Specialties. read more

With over 370 thousand tons produced in 2021, Italy is the first artichoke producing Country in the world, with Puglia and Sicily together accounting for three quarters of national production. In Puglia, the turnover from the artichoke-growing sector is worth over 190 million euros, one of the
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There’s an oversupply of tomatoes right now. “It’s an oversupply that’s almost a glut,” said Bob Spencer of West Coast Tomato, LLC, noting it’s affecting all varieties of tomatoes. read more

Red Light Holland Corp., an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth, and sale of functional mushrooms and mushroom home grow kits in North America and Europe, and a premium brand of psilocybin truffles to the legal, recreational market within the Netherlands, in compliance
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ABCD de l’exotique offers limes all year round. At the moment, most of their merchandise comes from Brazil. “We have a clientele more focused on limes from Brazil, because this origin tends to have large volumes. And when there is a shortage of supply from Brazil, we offer limes from
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Traditionally, the country has supplied vegetables to Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In January 2023, potato exports increased by 28.4 times and amounted to 19.8 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2022. Uzbekistan became the largest buyer, with 18.9
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A new company dedicated to the production and export of avocado has just been born in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico's main avocado production area and the world's leading exporter of this fruit. Its general manager spoke about the current state of exports to the United States, the natural market
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Pineapples are seeing strong demand this week leading up to Easter. “It’s quite a big pineapple holiday with many retailers doing promotions,” says Bobby Van Ligten with Pura Vida Farms in California. About 95 percent of the company’s pineapples are imported from Costa Rica and the
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Going into Easter week, there are limited supplies of limes. “Holy Week in Mexico shuts everything down for the week to let their staff celebrate and spend time with their families,” says Tony Campos of International Citrus & Produce. He notes that lime supplies are about the
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Canada’s largest event entirely dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Tuesday, April 25 to Thursday, April 27. read more