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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW TOMATOES

The increased cost of energy, which has hit many greenhouse growers hard, is also felt in the tomato market. In European countries like the Netherlands, these increased…

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Is inflation affecting Ontario carrot demand?

Supplies of carrots out of Ontario are adequate currently. “We had some warm weather in the fall so up until a week ago, it was good harvesting weather. A lot of people are in…

“Triple jumbo code” cherries kick off the Chilean crop

Chilean cherries came out of the gate with “their best foot forward.” This is how Ricky Armata of C&J Brothers describes the start of the Chilean cherry season which produced…

Hoping to decrease reliance on US and China

Canada to explore a free-trade agreement with Ecuador

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said she and her Ecuadorian counterpart agreed to explore the possibility of a free-trade agreement between several countries,…

California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariffs on prune imports into the UK

The California Prune Board has announced its support for the UK Government’s decision to suspend the UK import tariff on dried prunes. Effective from 1 January…

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Seven pear varieties tie for first place in consumer trial

The great pear contest of 2021 has ended. Portland pear fans selected seven varieties (Paragon, Bartlett, Green Anjou, Concorde, Comice, Happi Pear and Seckel) as the most…

ASOEX alerts about the 'critical' situation for the shipment of fruit in the Port of Valparaiso

The transporter's strike puts in check the transport of 25,000 tons of cherries in Chile

“The situation has become critical for our fruit exports. There are significant obstructions on Ruta 5 Sur (Route 5 South). There are transit problems in Paine, also between…

Five superfoods that might lower cancer risk

While there is no sure-shot way to prevent cancer, a healthy lifestyle consists of having a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean meat, and cutting down…

Peruvian blueberry prices on world market lower despite 28% export growth

Despite the fact that Peru exported 28% more blueberries to world markets, average prices have been lower compared to last year. The country reached 33 markets…

Almond producer Select Harvests to face another challenging year

Select Harvests reported a soft full year result, despite a better than expected harvest and pricing. The company is said to be facing another challenging year…

Special Greenhouse

GrowTech keeps up the momentum during second exhibition day

With the first day now in the books, exhibiting companies and visitors are today appreciating the second day of the GrowTech in Antalya, Turkey. Today, more people are…

A Chilean startup develops an intelligent lighting system for crops

"Agribusiness requires easy-to-use technology that provides quick, efficient, and sustainable responses." The agrotech startup Paraled has developed…

Global Focus Citrus

Mandarin prices in Uzbekistan fell by 37 percent in a week

The average wholesale prices for mandarins in Uzbekistan have decreased by 37% over the last week. Despite the sharp decline, current wholesale prices are 31%…

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Amazon workers in the U.S. and 30 other countries plan Black Friday protests

7-Eleven dives deeper into sustainability with Moomin-themed recycled bags7-Eleven dives deeper into sustainability by launching a series of Moomin-themed bags made with…

British Columbia

Langley facility aims to increase food waste recovery

As citrus fruit floods grocery stores ahead of the holidays, thousands of imperfect oranges typically end up in B.C. landfills. Luckily, there is ReFeed Farms,…

California: Farmers face $3 billion loss due to historic drought

California’s worst drought has left growers in the top US agricultural state facing losses of $3 billion. Even then, producers are bracing for more widespread…

Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers celebrate 100 years of cooperation

Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers is celebrating its centennial this year. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined cooperative members, processors…

CMA CGM applies revised PSS from Turkey to US East Coast & Gulf

Marseille-headquartered container line CMA CGM has decided to revise its peak season surcharge (PSS) from Turkey to the United States East Coast & US Gulf. The…

Blueberries are considered a superfood due to their high content of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber

Chilean blueberries, a superfood consolidating in the world

In recent decades, Chile has become an exporter of a huge variety of foods that currently reach more than 170 markets, complying with demanding production…

Zespri releases November 2022/23 forecast

The Board of Zespri Directors met today and approved the November forecast for the 2022/23 season, the second full forecast they have published this year.The table below…

Wet weather and late start not putting a dampener on Honey Gold season

Despite the bad weather pushing back the Honey Gold mango season in the top end, volumes are expected to be plentiful until the end of January. Piñata Farms Managing Director…

Senegalese mango exports decrease

Senegalese mango exports are down by 30% this year compared to 2021. Mr. Amadou Ndiaye Seck, General Manager of ANS Inter-Export, said: "Due to climatic phenomena, we…

Dutoit opens new Cherry Time™ packhouse with a ‘cherrific’ crop

The Cherry Time™ team at Dutoit is over the moon with the quality of cherries they’re packing as the halfway mark of the cherry season approaches. The well-known topfruit and…

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Aartsen: "Our branding key to growth in Asia"

"We import from and cooperate with farms in different countries to jointly develop markets. The farms are managed according to their own strict standards which are defined by…

Productive Maluma avocado grown in Israel, on its way to EU, Cyprus and Turkey

The higher yielding South African avocado cultivar Maluma, with about 100 000 trees planted and coming into full production in Israel, will have about 300 tons exported to…

Lineage Logistics officially opens fully automated Cool Port II

On Wednesday, November 23, Lineage Logistics officially took its Cool Port II in the Port of Rotterdam into use. With a ceremonial push of a button and in the presence of…

Growers can use a test kit to detect ToBRFV before plants even shows signs

Knowing, for sure, that your crop is infected before the plants show signs. Growers have wanted that since the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (TOBRFV) reared its ugly head.…

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Presentation of updated potato harvester at Interpom

"The demand for cutting machines for halving and quartering potatoes remains undiminished within the market. This development requires extra attention and therefore, based on…

Australia focuses on India to counter China’s grip on trade

Two-way trade between Australia and India was worth $27.5 billion last year. A large amount, but still miniscule when compared with the $251 billion traded…

A group of researchers is trying to save Colombia's 'native' potatoes

A group of researchers from a project funded by the Fontagro organization, which includes the participation of a Bolivian university and associations that seek…

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