Spain’s blueberry campaign began somewhat earlier this year. By February and March, more kilos were obtained than in the same months of 2017. However, when the main months of the […]
Thu 23/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Spanish raspberry campaign started very early, but in October the heat deformed part of the fruits and, later, with the drop in temperatures, further deformations made it harder to […]
Thu 23/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Interpoma, the only international trade show dedicated to apples, to be held at Fiera Bolzano from November 15 to 17, has enriched its program with a series of guided tours […]
Thu 23/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The start of the 2017/18 tomato season began late, especially the branch type, as a consequence of the delay in transplanting. The aim of a later transplant is to reduce […]
Wed 22/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s strawberry season began at the end of November, but by December it was less advanced than expected, due to the drop in temperatures, which slowed production. When Christmas arrived, […]
Wed 22/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s agricultural ministry reports a good crop for Andalusia’s 2017/18 citrus campaign, while flowering and fruit set in spring has been acceptable. The first part of the campaign was marked […]
Wed 22/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Adverse weather conditions in the US, Brazil and the EU has led to fresh orange consumption in 2017/18 falling by about 7.5% than the previous year, according to a USDA […]
Tue 21/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The current heat wave and drought across Germany are causing problems for producing quality leafy vegetables. Although crop yields in the south and west appear to be rising again after […]
Tue 21/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The first cherries of the season arrived on the shelves of German retailers in the second week of June. Low volumes were available when the season ended in Week 28. […]
Tue 21/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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According to data from Prognosfruit, Italian apple production is set to recover to normal levels of around 2.2 million tons, still 6% lower than the three-year average. The situation is […]
Mon 20/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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On 31st July, the Commission’s all-clear requires Dole to sell off Saba Fresh Cut, the Swedish bagged salad specialist. Total Produce’s €260 million acquisition of a 45% stake in Dole […]
Mon 20/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Russian consumers have been following world trends, increasing the consumption of fresh produces, purchasing ready-to-eat vegetables and toughening the quality and food safety standards. During last 3 years, the area […]
Mon 20/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
