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The Spanish citrus campaign has got off to a difficult start, with large availability of Southern Hemisphere clementines and heavy rainfall. However, the arrival of the cold weather across much […]
Wed 05/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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After a difficult 2017, Romania’s fruit production is expected to recover in 2018, with forecasts of a 50% increase from 2017, thanks to favourable weather conditions. Despite the good harvest, […]
Tue 04/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Following a year of intense negotiations, Spanish grapes have been granted access to the lucrative Chinese market. On Wednesday 28th November, a protocol was signed between the two countries during […]
Tue 04/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Global fresh and frozen fruit and vegetable giant, Greenyard, reported a drop in sales due to “exceptional weather conditions” across Europe. A persistent drought affected the growth of vegetables and […]
Tue 04/12/2018 by Richards Wilkinson
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French protests over increases in fuel prices have affected supplies of Spanish tropical fruit to Europe, with severe delays to shipments. Other customers, including large retail chains, have cancelled orders. […]
Mon 03/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Spanish have reduced their consumption of fruits and vegetables in the first eight months of 2018 by 1%, according to Fepex, with total volumes reaching 5.2 million kilos. The […]
Mon 03/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The European Union registered a 6.2% increase in the value of its agricultural production in 2017 compared with the previous year. According to Eurostat, the total value in 2017 was […]
Mon 03/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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According to new figures from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, organic food sales hit record levels in 2017 reaching 1,962 million euros (up 16.4% on 2016 and almost double the […]
Wed 28/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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EU produce is managing to find its way onto the shelves of Russian supermarkets in defiance of sanctions issued by President Putin against the EU. According to a report by […]
Tue 27/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The 2018/19 apple campaign began on 1st August with a return to normal production. This should lead to a significant drop in prices from last year. Nevertheless, average EU apple […]
Thu 22/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Association of Horticultural Seed and Nursery Plant Producers of Andalusia and the National Association of Plant Breeders gathered at Almeria’s Science and Technology Park to discuss the future challenges […]
Thu 22/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Bulgaria recorded a 20% increase in its stone fruit production in 2017-18. Good growing conditions and increased production area led to sweet cherry output climbing 18%, tart cherry volumes rising […]
Thu 22/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
