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Average orange prices in the EU are well above the norm. In March, they stood at €70/100 kg, – 28% above the five-year average. Spain and Portugal, in particular, recorded […]
Thu 03/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The first case of Xylella fastidiosa has appeared in Andalusia in ornamental plants of the Polygala myrtifolia species in El Ejido (Almería). Xylella fastidiosa is a bacteria that affects olive […]
Thu 03/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Average apple prices in the EU climbed from their February average of €0.79/kg to €0.81 in March this year. These figures are respectively 44% and 46% higher than the five-year […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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A new trade agreement between the EU and Mexico will cover more than 85% of the sectors which were not covered by the previous agreement, including agriculture. The only products […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Belgians are consuming fewer fresh vegetables but slightly more fresh fruit. According to data from the market research agency GfK Belgium, the average Belgian purchased 38 kg of fresh vegetables […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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France’s peach production in 2018 could be as much as 10& lower than last year’s output. This loss is mainly due to the blight of plum pox as well as […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The area of endive production in France is 4% higher than during the 2016-17 campaign, standing at 9,300 ha. However, the acreage remains 4% lower than the five-year average. Estimates […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The EU tomato market has demonstrated its ability to fluctuate quickly. Average EU tomato prices in March were 19% below the five-year average, although there is significant variation between the […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Estimates for Spain’s citrus crop production for the 2017-18 campaign point to a general decline in output for all crops. The reduction in output is expected to be especially marked […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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“Markets: close to your heart” is the slogan for this year’s Love your Local Market campaign. The annual initiative is the biggest annual celebration of wholesale and retail markets in […]
Mon 30/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The weather conditions during Easter Week have been very favourable for berry production. Maximum temperatures and solar radiation have increased, while the absence of rain has reduced humidity levels. This […]
Thu 26/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Lime prices in the US are double where they were at the same time last year. This has led to the world’s main producing countries, Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia preferring […]
Thu 26/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
