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Frost in large cultivation zones leads to a delay

'First Spanish stone fruit probably 7 to 10 days later'

The first stone fruit supplies from Spain will probably arrive on the German market 7 to 10 days later than normal. Due to the low temperatures during the flowering season, the harvest is delayed and the first batches of apricots, nectarines and peaches will presumably be offered in German stores in week 19......

Possible import tariffs of 20 percent on food after Brexit

“Brexit is already happening,” says René Buck of Buck Consultants. He means the contracts that are now being entered into, in which the consequences of Brexit are already considered. The consultant gives advice to companies all over the world, particularly on the choice of branch locations. During the second.....

Annemieke Hendriks writes a German book on tomatoes

"You can write what you want, the misconceptions are hard to knock"

German and Austrian consumers still have the strangest ideas about tomatoes, as Annemieke Hendriks discovered. With her book, she hopes to introduce them to reality. When Annemieke brought out her book "The tomato and the bizarre world of fresh food" in December 2016, the plans for a German language edition.....

Cees Bruyn, Staay-Hispa:

"Moroccan Nicola potatoes give a spring feeling like asparagus"

The Moroccan Nicola potatoes traditionally mark the annual start to the potato importing season. Due to the varied weather the Moroccan Nicola potatoes were slightly later than in other years, but the supply has now gotten going. "The sun is regularly shining and this is always good for the demand for premier.....

Irish Keogh's Crisps secure major contract with Emirates airline

Keogh’s Crisps of North Dublin have secured a major contract with Emirates, the largest international airline in the world. This will result in an estimated one million bags being served on board annually. The premium Irish brand will be available to First Class passengers only and was selected by the Emirates.....

Express visit for the promotion of Spanish citrus in China

Will the Spanish citrus sector take advantage of the US-China conflict?

The current economic conflict between the United States and China could result in great opportunities for Spanish citrus. On 2 April, China introduced tariffs that will make more than 120 products imported from the United States, including California citrus, between 15 and 20% more expensive.This has motivated.....

Fyffes hand out 30,000 bananas during Rotterdam Marathon

Last Sunday, thousands of runners ran the Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. In addition to more than 900,000 spectators, Fyffes was also present with more than 40 volunteers. The Fyffes team supported the runners by peeling and handing out 30,000 bananas.Fyffes has been a sponsor of this event for more.....

Joey Deen, Denimpex:

"Lime market recovers after bad start"

The lime market has been dismal in Europe lately. "It all started when prices took a sharp dip in week 7. The reason could luckily be traced. Brazil had sent more limes than in previous years. Exports from this country were up 20 - 40% in weeks 4 to 11. In the first weeks of the year, European lime consumption.....

Christophe Bonduelle entrusts Guillaume Debrosse with operational management

Christophe Bonduelle has been Director General of the Bonduelle group since 2001. Since it's creation in 1853 he has been the 6th generation of Bonduelles to head the group. Now at 58 years old, he will remain President of the group but has entrusted 47 year old Guillaume Debrosse (Head of the group's.....

Will Total Produce sell the non-core activities of Dole?

An operational focus on efficiency and selling non core activities will be the 'main strategic priorities' for Total Produce over the coming years after the investment in the takeover of Dole, writes the Irish newspaperIndependent based on a Davy Stockbrokers report."The investment of Total Produce in Dole.....


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South Africa
Sunday

Drought reduces volumes but stability in European and Middle Eastern markets buoys prices

Market redeems 2017/18 South African grape season

The last South African grapes – Crimson and some Scarlotta Seedless – should be on Northern Hemisphere shelves until the first or second week of May; shipments may still be leaving until the end of next week, while some exporters have already finalised their 2017/18 season.“All in all,” says Ryno Palm,.....
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Concern about uncompetitive Satsuma prices in the UK

Gamtoos navels: no splitting and “fantastic” internal quality

The Satsuma harvest is running at full tilt in the Patensie area of the Eastern Cape but is expected to slow down after next week. Over the next five or six weeks, navels, Novas and clementines will follow, with lemons harvested throughout.“We have been really very pleasantly surprised at the sizing on.....

Eastern Cape dried pineapples: “We’re aiming to capitalise on an amazing product”

The decision by Jonathan Bradfield, a pineapple farmer in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, to add value to his fresh pineapple through drying, has paid off handsomely. Limestone Hill Farm, which has been in the Bradfield family for four generations, started drying their Cayenne pineapples a decade ago, as part of their.....

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Frost in large cultivation zones leads to a delay

'First Spanish stone fruit probably 7 to 10 days later'

The first stone fruit supplies from Spain will probably arrive on the German market 7 to 10 days later than normal. Due to the low temperatures during the flowering season, the harvest is delayed and the first batches of apricots, nectarines and peaches will presumably be offered in German stores in week 19......

Annemieke Hendriks writes a German book on tomatoes

"You can write what you want, the misconceptions are hard to knock"

German and Austrian consumers still have the strangest ideas about tomatoes, as Annemieke Hendriks discovered. With her book, she hopes to introduce them to reality. When Annemieke brought out her book "The tomato and the bizarre world of fresh food" in December 2016, the plans for a German language edition.....

Cees Bruyn, Staay-Hispa:

"Moroccan Nicola potatoes give a spring feeling like asparagus"

The Moroccan Nicola potatoes traditionally mark the annual start to the potato importing season. Due to the varied weather the Moroccan Nicola potatoes were slightly later than in other years, but the supply has now gotten going. "The sun is regularly shining and this is always good for the demand for premier.....

Italy: Cipolla di Tropea IGP doing well thanks to La Fenice business network

"The results obtained by La Fenice business network in its first year are more than satisfactory. Its ten members, which include producers, packagers and processers of Cipolla di Tropea IGP, now benefit from an agile platform that can commercialise the produce in a structured way. Thanks to our team work, we.....

Joey Deen, Denimpex:

"Lime market recovers after bad start"

The lime market has been dismal in Europe lately. "It all started when prices took a sharp dip in week 7. The reason could luckily be traced. Brazil had sent more limes than in previous years. Exports from this country were up 20 - 40% in weeks 4 to 11. In the first weeks of the year, European lime consumption.....

Express visit for the promotion of Spanish citrus in China

Will the Spanish citrus sector take advantage of the US-China conflict?

The current economic conflict between the United States and China could result in great opportunities for Spanish citrus. On 2 April, China introduced tariffs that will make more than 120 products imported from the United States, including California citrus, between 15 and 20% more expensive.This has motivated.....

Possible import tariffs of 20 percent on food after Brexit

“Brexit is already happening,” says René Buck of Buck Consultants. He means the contracts that are now being entered into, in which the consequences of Brexit are already considered. The consultant gives advice to companies all over the world, particularly on the choice of branch locations. During the second.....

Christophe Bonduelle entrusts Guillaume Debrosse with operational management

Christophe Bonduelle has been Director General of the Bonduelle group since 2001. Since it's creation in 1853 he has been the 6th generation of Bonduelles to head the group. Now at 58 years old, he will remain President of the group but has entrusted 47 year old Guillaume Debrosse (Head of the group's.....

Poland promoted its products at Agrofood Nigeria

Between 27 and 29 March, the National Centre for Agricultural Support (KOWR) organised a Polish stand for the first time at the fair Agrofood Nigeria. The stand served to showcase a wide range of food products from many sectors.Agrofood Nigeria is one of the most important food fairs in this part of Africa......

Hungary: Rise in the supply of domestic veg from April

The early spring weather has been favourable for vegetable producers, so the entire range of early Hungarian vegetables is available from April, as reported by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) to Hirado.hu. They also stated that imported products are gradually being replaced by Hungarian ones, which.....

Poland: Price of Chinese cabbage rising almost daily

Chinese cabbage prices are rising almost daily in Poland, as reported by Fruit-Inform.Since the start of the current week alone, this product has become 15-20% more expensive on the Polish market, and farms are already able to sell the product for 1.3-1.8 złoty per kilo (0.31-0.43 Euro/kg). Polish.....

Fyffes hand out 30,000 bananas during Rotterdam Marathon

Last Sunday, thousands of runners ran the Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. In addition to more than 900,000 spectators, Fyffes was also present with more than 40 volunteers. The Fyffes team supported the runners by peeling and handing out 30,000 bananas.Fyffes has been a sponsor of this event for more.....

Rewe increased sales by 8.3 percent

In the financial year of 2017, the REWE Group achieved a strong increase in sales in all business areas in Germany and abroad. Total external revenue grew by 6.7 percent to 57.8 billion euros. The business in Germany contributed to the dynamic growth of the group with an increase in sales of 7.1 percent. Sales.....

Will Total Produce sell the non-core activities of Dole?

An operational focus on efficiency and selling non core activities will be the 'main strategic priorities' for Total Produce over the coming years after the investment in the takeover of Dole, writes the Irish newspaperIndependent based on a Davy Stockbrokers report."The investment of Total Produce in Dole.....

Irish Keogh's Crisps secure major contract with Emirates airline

Keogh’s Crisps of North Dublin have secured a major contract with Emirates, the largest international airline in the world. This will result in an estimated one million bags being served on board annually. The premium Irish brand will be available to First Class passengers only and was selected by the Emirates.....

Delhaize introduces kids vegetable line

Dragon's teeth and Orange Rockets

Only 5% of Belgian people eat enough fruit and vegetables. The recommended daily allowance is 550 grammes per day. Children and teenagers are the worst offenders. In the 6 - 17 years age group, almost no-one eats enough fruit and vegetables per day. The average daily vegetable consumption of kids aged 6 to 13.....

BelOrta sells season's first blackberries

Today, BelOrta is selling the first blackberries of the season. These first blackberries are of the Loch Ness variety. They were produced thanks to early greenhouse cultivation. The first cases (12 punnets of 125g/case) were supplied by two growers. They are Willy Royakkers from Nazareth, Belgium, and Kwekerij.....

Spain: 10,000 hectares devoted to melons and watermelons in Castile-La Mancha

The Melon and Watermelon Interprofessional of Castile-La Mancha believes that the acreage devoted to the cultivation of both fruits in the regionthis campaign will be "very similar" to that of previous seasons, standing at around 10,000 hectares. 7,000 of these correspond to melons and 3,000 to watermelons,.....

Spain: First case of "Xylella fastidiosa" detected in Madrid

The Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that is lethal to olive trees, vineyards and fruit trees, which forced Italy to destroy a million olive trees and which is spreading across Spain, has reached the region of Madrid. It is the first case in the region.This bacterium, completely harmless for people and animals,.....

Switzerland: Fewer carrot flies due to global warming

It is commonly said that as climate change progresses, agricultural pests thrive, expanding their range or producing more offspring per year. The opposite is true of the carrot fly: in years with hot summers, it occurs in a lower population density than usual - as studies by Agroscope in German-speaking.....

Prominent focuses on millennial:

“It’s one of the most influential generations in history”

In the third and final video of the series, Prominent gives us a glimpse of Bella’s life. A girl growing up in the city. Born in the late 1990s, and shaped into who she now is at the start of the new millennium. “Millennials like Bella consciously choose a healthy lifestyle. It’s one of the most influential.....

New colorimeter for fruits and vegetables

AGROSTA has re-designed its Agrocolor. The new colorimeter by AGROSTA is dedicated to fruits and vegetables and is now ready. It gives intensity values along the visible spectrum. We have added a plato-convex lens that allows you to measure a large surface on the sample. It's linked to a Powerful software, and.....

Ionizer cleans air of moulds, odours and ethylene

The ionizer Aeroclean, made by ISOLCELL, has been developed to control and avoid the appearance of moulds and fungal pathogens , such as botrytis, penicillium, cladosporium, aspergillus in fruit, vegetable and other food products. Furthermore it is efficient in the abatement of harmful volatile substances,.....

Spain: 31% growth of Moroccan fruit and veg imports

The value of the Spanish import of fruits and vegetables from Morocco has grown by 31% in 2017 compared to the previous year, totalling 555.5 million Euro. The growing trend of recent years continues and the country consolidates as the largest supplier in the Spanish import market. Meanwhile, the volume has.....

Sweden: 1,500-year-old onion discovered

A burned lump recovered near a fireplace at Sandby Borg on the Swedish island of Öland is in fact a 1,500-year-old onion.Archaeologist Helena Victor however explained that onions were not grown in Scandinavia at the time. She thinks the onion may have been imported from the Roman Empire as an exotic vegetable......

Spain: Discovery of a hormone key to the survival of plants

An international study led by researchers from the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) has identified a new plant hormone key to the survival of plants. It is the hormone dinor-OPDA, which allows non-vascular plants (bryophytes) to defend themselves from their external aggressors, such as pathogens.....

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AU: New Research Centre to fight food waste

A new $133 million 10 year research centre will target food waste to improve the future sustainability and profitability of the Australian food industry. Food waste is a global issue with losses valued at $1.3 trillion per annum. Food waste costs Australia $20 billion each and every year and is directly.....

Top Korean retailer stocks only Australian grapes

One of Korea’s largest luxury retail chains, the Hyundai Department Store, is now stocking only Australian table grapes following strong sales and consumer feedback off the back of a recent Taste Australia launch.Australian Grapes, chiefly sourced from growers in Victoria, were marketed in Korea through a.....

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Automated dining makes waiters redundant

VIDEOWith Automated Dining, you never have to wait for service or listen to waiters wax poetically about the dishes. Automated Dining uses a robot-like table that brings your order to your table in no time. How nifty is that?

Michigan State University research

Cleaning product toxins found in crops

Researchers have studied how pepper plants absorb common antimicrobials found in personal care items. Reflect on this: What some people might term “personal care products”, scientists such as Khang Huynh of the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, would call.....

Fresh Grocer Tony Tantillo: "New crop" yellow onions

Fresh Grocer Tony Tantillo says "new crop" yellow onions should be stored on the counter, in a cool, dry place. They are great to use in cooking.

Growing wasabi in a greenhouse

Japanese Wasabi is one of the world’s rarest and most valuable exotic vegetables and has been used with traditional dishes such as sushi, sashimi and soba noodles for centuries. The plant is a semi-aquatic herb which evolved along the edges of mountain streams in Japan. Its need for very specific cold climatic.....

Creative map of Migration

This map shows the most common destination of European emigrants. So Germans are going the the USA, the English go to Australia. France and Spain swap residents and so on.
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Retail


Auchan: to close down stores in Italy’s Campania region

Carrefour Brasil: Q1 gross sales rose 6% from year before

Germany: supermarket group Rewe has "exceptional year"2017 was an exceptional year for the Rewe Group, according to CEO Lionel Souque. “Our group has grown 3.7bln euro, a record turnover growth.” The CEO is mainly pleased with the fact that the group also published considerable autonomous growth, aside from.....


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