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Date: 3rd October 2024
The transition from summer to autumn in California's Central Valley has maintained summer-like temperatures. Except for a brief cool spell in mid-month, when temperatures dropped into the mid-70s to low 80s due to a weakening low-pressure system, daily highs largely remained in the low to mid-90s, occasionally exceeding 100°F. Harvesting operations in the Central Valley […]
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Date: 3rd October 2024
The Greek Currants industry is facing significant challenges due to adverse weather conditions during the growing season, which has led to reduced crop estimates for 2024. The combination of a severe heatwave during July and August, followed by unexpected rainfall during the drying process, has caused widespread damage to the crop. As a result, current […]
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Date: 2nd October 2024
The Vineyards The 2024 harvest season concluded by the end of September, with the month being the most crucial for grape harvesting, drying, and cleaning, all of which were carried out intensively. Due to the higher-than-usual temperatures this year, the harvest began earlier, and all drying sheets have now been fully collected. Under optimal weather […]
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Date: 2nd October 2024
Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to pecan crops in Georgia and across the Southern U.S., striking at a particularly inopportune time as autumn harvests begin. What would normally be a season of gathering ripe pecans has instead turned into a salvage operation for many growers. Early reports are dire, with some farmers losing up […]
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Date: 30th September 2024
Over the past few months, the market for DC (desiccated coconut) has been gradually but consistently growing across all origins. Indonesian and Philippine DC producers face strong competition from the coconut oil sector, which has led to significant shipment delays. Indonesian producers in particular are struggling, with many factories at less than 60% capacity. The Philippines, however, have performed […]
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Date: 30th September 2024
As the year's third quarter comes to a close, the 2024 harvest has concluded. Providing a clearer picture of market stock and the prices for the last crop is an important benchmark for the 2025 season. The global macadamia crop intake for 2024 is now complete, revealing that major production regions have fallen short of […]
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Date: 29th September 2024
Every year, on 29th September, the world comes together to celebrate World Heart Day - an important occasion that highlights cardiovascular health and raises awareness about heart disease and its prevention. Established by the World Health Federation, this global campaign has been instrumental in educating the public about heart health, lifestyle choices, and the growing burden of heart […]
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Date: 17th September 2024
The California almond industry kicked off the 2024 crop year with August shipments totalling 168.3 million pounds, reflecting a 6% drop from the previous month and a 21% decline compared to last year. Domestic shipments remained strong at 62.1 million pounds, a 1% increase over the previous year. In contrast, exports slowed to 106.2 million […]
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Date: 16th September 2024
Every year, Organic September rolls around as a powerful reminder of the importance of making conscious, sustainable choices for our health and the environment. Led by the Soil Association, this month-long celebration and awareness campaign encourages people to go organic in their daily lives - whether it's through food, skincare, or clothing. But what does […]
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Date: 13th September 2024
The harvest is well underway, and the August Position Report shows that it started earlier this year compared to last year, with crop receipts up 313% year-on-year. Due to last year's late start, the 290 million pounds received in August is more comparable to totals from the 2020-21 and 2021-22 crop years, which saw 312 […]
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