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Fruit and vegetables accounted for approximately 14 % of the total value of the EU’s agricultural production in 2018. This sector is fundamental for many EU Member States, especially those […]
Wed 27/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The producers of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Poma de Girona defend the local product in the face of competition from imported apples. Currently, half of the apples sold in […]
Tue 26/03/2019 by Richard WIlkinson
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South Africa’s grape season is not going well. Despite the efforts of retailers, grape stocks are not sufficiently reduced, due to low demand. By mid-February, most of the supplies could […]
Tue 26/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The first shipment of the Posy variety of apple sailed from New Zealand to China last week. Bostock New Zealand and Mr Apple have developed the Posy, an apple with […]
Thu 21/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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China’s second-tier cities, many of which have more residents than the largest U.S. cities of Los Angeles or New York, boast growing populations, increasing disposable incomes, upscale retail development, savvy […]
Wed 20/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The orange production area of Europe’s main producers fell between 2006 and 2017, according to data published by the European Commission. By far the leading producer, Spain, saw its acreage […]
Mon 18/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s strawberry production area increased by 3.5% in 2018, from 5,890 hectares to 6,095. The country’s 2017/18 campaign ended with a production of 280,300 tons, 8% less than twelve months […]
Mon 18/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The 2018 showed the positive trend of vegetable production in Russia, informed the representatives of Russian Ministry of Agriculture. Total crop of potato amounted to 22.4 million tons, comparing to […]
Mon 18/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish fruits showcased in India The Eurofreshproduce initiative has organised a special technical-commercial mission to India for Spanish fruit producers from 20-26 April, 2019, with visits to major cities and […]
Mon 18/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Average EU apple prices in February were 4% below the reference period average. However, average prices seem to be reaching stability and market experts expect improvements especially regarding extra-EU exports. […]
Mon 18/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Peru’s avocado exports set a new record in 2018, reaching US$800 million, up 26% on 2017, according data published by the Lima Chamber of Commerce. Peru sends avocados to 35 […]
Wed 13/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Russia’s 2018/19 apple production is forecast at 1,506,100 tons, according to USDA. Nevertheless, despite being a major producer, Russia imported 858,600 tons in 2017/18. Imported volumes of apple are predicted […]
Thu 07/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
