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Holland: Peruvian green asparagus have longer shelf life thanks to Peakfresh
The new Peakfresh packaging has proved it's self again. Two weeks ago the first container of green asparagus arrived from Peru. Thanks to Peakfresh's packaging the asparagus was still high quality after three weeks. Even the hired-in quality controller was surprised that it was possible. He has seen plenty..... 0 comments


Marlene Apples bring a corner of South Tyrol to Spanish wholesale markets
A new marketing campaign is under way to promote Marlene apples, which are grown in the heart of the Italian Alps by members of the VOG Association. After featuring in Fruit Attraction, the trade fair for the international fruit and vegetable sector held in Madrid from 4 to 6 November, the seven varieties..... 0 comments


USApple visits Washington apple operations
USApple’s Todd Hultquist and Mark Seetin visited apple operations in the Yakima and Wenatchee, Washington, growing regions in October. The tour included a broad mix of orchards along with packing, storage and processing facilities. The duo addressed the Board of Directors of the Washington Growers Clearing..... 0 comments

There are now three Jackson County farms growing the popular fruit.
US: Satsumas are making a come back in Northwest Florida
Marianna resident Pat Crist was the guest speaker at the Nov. 17th meeting of the Wausau Garden Club and informed local residents about the come back Satsumas are making through the Cherokee Satsuma Co-op in Jackson County.Along with the information about the current crop of Satsumas being harvested in..... 0 comments


Rijk Zwaan receives Latin America Trade Award
Thursday November 19, Loek Koop (left) and Wim Grootscholten (middle) received on behalf of Rijk Zwaan the Latin America Trade Award from Chris Buijink, General Director of the Dutch Ministry of Economy. Rijk Zwaan received this Award primarily because of their professional and sustainable way of doing..... 0 comments

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German onion prices slightly higher
As a result of a lively demand, especially as far as export to Eastern and Southern Europe is concerned, the prices for onions in Germany have risen somewhat. Yellow onions are between Euro 12 and Euro 14 per 100 kgs. (ex station). The price for red onions has remained stable at Euro 20 per 100..... 0 comments

Greek citrus campaign is underway
All citrus producing regions have now started harvesting oranges and clementines. The crop looks average in terms of volumes with no particular issues on fruit size. Weather has been favorable so far with sufficient rains resulting in a qualitative crop.Greece has managed one of the highest percentages of..... 0 comments

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UK: Trials aim to reduce waste levels for fruit and vegetables
WRAP consultant Sophie Easteal, speaking at last month's members' day at East Malling Research (EMR) in Kent, revealed that some of the leading companies in the UK fresh produce industry are taking part in trials that are underway as part of WRAP's food waste prevention strategy.She explained that the trials..... 0 comments

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Don't tax you! Don't tax me! Tax the guy behind the citrus tree!
US: Growers asked to raise taxes on selves
That's the principle behind a state tax to raise money for citrus research. Growers first agreed in 1991 to tax themselves up to 1 cent for each box of citrus they produce to pay for scientific research on improved methods to deal with diseases, pests and other obstacles to growing Florida's signature..... 0 comments



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EU 'on verge' of settling banana dispute with Latin America
Shares in Dublin-listed banana importer Fyffes plc jumped almost 8pc on the back of optimism that the European Union is close to settling its 16-year-old trade dispute with Latin American banana producers.Hopes rose that the EU and Latin American banana exporters may reach an accord that would reduce import..... 0 comments

Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu
Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu.Defense Ministry chief doctor Col. Sergiu Vasislita says about 0.9 ounces (25 grams) of onions and 0.5 ounces (15 grams) of garlic will be added to each soldier's daily diet. That roughly corresponds to a small onion and..... 0 comments

UK: Government must help growers to boost production
Growers are well prepared for the challenge of increasing production in response to market demands but the Government has a major role to play in helping them maximise their potential, a conference will hear today 0 comments

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UK: Michael Valesco wins royal accolade
Valesco was presented with the prestigious Cruz de la Orden de Isabel La Catolica on behalf of the king by the Spanish ambassador Carles Casajuana in a ceremony at the National Gallery in London attended by family, friends and colleagues from the fresh produce industry.The award recognises Velasco's long and..... 0 comments

UK: Growers worry as Rural Payments Agency suspends funds to producer organisations
Payments have been suspended to all UK POs while Defra decides on a new policy on the thorny issue of shared facilities. The news was sent by letter from the RPA to all fruit and vegetable POs in the UK earlier this month.Shared facilities such as packing and marketing have been a bone of contention for a..... 0 comments

Government survey canvasses views on declining levels of UK fresh produce
The survey is being conducted by English Farming & Food Partnerships (EFFP) on behalf of Defra. The department aims to halt the decline in domestic production across all sectors (apart from sweet peppers) as UK producers struggle to compete effectively with imports.The EFFP is examining business..... 0 comments


Asia

Singapore: Vegetable prices up in Little India due to heavy rains in India & M'sia
Heavy rains in vegetable exporting countries, such as India and Malaysia, have caused a price hike in shops at Little India.Onions, an important ingredient in Indian cooking, now cost double - at S$2 per kilogramme, compared to a dollar previously.Lady's finger, brinjal and other vegetables, imported from..... 0 comments

India: Processing of fruits and vegetables
The level of processing of fruits and vegetables in the country is estimated at 2.20%. The low level of fruit and vegetable processing is due to non-availability of processable varieties of raw materials at right quantity and quality, seasonable nature of industry, lack of adequate post-harvest..... 0 comments

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Malaysia: Tissue culture helps to generate banana saplings
The tissue culture technique to generate banana saplings is seen as the solution in helping farmers to grow bananas on commercial scale.Hitherto, the lack of banana saplings in large numbers especially the ones that produce high yield and highly resistant to diseases prevented farmers from taking up large..... 0 comments

Israel: Syngenta to supply fungicide to Makhteshim-Agan
Syngenta, the Basel provider of crop protection solutions, signed a long-term agreement to supply Makhteshim-Agan, the Airport City, Israel, agrichemicals specialist, with the fungicide azoxystrobin. Terms weren't disclosed. Makhteshim-Agan plans to develop and commercialize its own products based on the..... 0 comments

Philippines: With an eye on profit, Mindanao processors adopt global food safety standards
In response to global market demand, even medium-scale processing companies in Mindanao are now setting up internal systems to conform to international food safety standards and thereby attract more buyers.Amley Food Corp., Sagrex Food Corp., KF Nutri-Foods International, Inc. and Boom Marine Corp. are four..... 0 comments

Indonesia government stricter on fruit and vegetable imports
Indonesia’s agricultural ministry has imposed stricter regulations for fruit and vegetable imports to prevent hazardous chemical residues.Under the new regulation, which will be effective from November 19, 2009, importers are obliged to submit a certificate to declare that imported fruits and vegetables do..... 0 comments

India: Dhandhuka farmers may face crop failure, fodder shortage
The prospect of crop failure and fodder shortage looms large over villages of Dhandhuka taluka in the district where fodder crisis is likely to deepen in the coming months due to poor monsoon this year. This has also resulted in total failure of rain-dependent crop of Dawood khani wheat in the region. It is..... 0 comments

India: Potato, onion prices push food inflation to 14.55%
Food inflation shot up to 14.55% for the first week of November, fuelled by higher prices of staple items such as potatoes, onions and pulses.Food inflation had been 13.68% for the week ended 31 October.While on a weekly basis inflation rose 0.87 percentage point from 13.68%, on a yearly basis, the price of..... 0 comments

Sri Lanka: Lack of standarization slows agri export expansion
Lack of a globally recognised standardizing mechanism is undermining the export growth of the fourth largest agriculture sector in Sri Lanka and experts yesterday warned that development goals would be seriously undermined if competitiveness was not enhanced in the Rs.3billion foreign exchange earning..... 0 comments

India: Turmeric overseas demand boosts prices
Fundamental AnalysisSpot prices at the major mandis were quoted at higher rates due to expected demand from the overseas market in the coming days.Prices at the futures may depend now on the crop prospects of turmeric. In short term (till November) prices may depend on the demand from the overseas and..... 0 comments


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