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Pricing of oranges is high in Portugal due to import costs Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Portuguese prices for oranges, carrots, broccoli and olive oil have increased by more than 50%. Due to the Russian invasion, the production costs of various foods increased due to the increase in the prices of energy, transport and some raw materials, which has had… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9560346/pricing-of-oranges-is-high-in-portugal-due-to-import-costs/

Princesa Amandine presents its triple offer of potatoes for different uses Princesa Amandine will participate in Fruit Attraction (from 3 to 5 October at IFEMA Madrid) with a presence at the stands of three of its partners, Udapa (10G06, hall 10), Ibérica de Patatas (5E06, hall 5), and Campotec (8C08, Portugal Fresh 2023 stand). The Princesa Amandine Ibérica association has… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9559746/princesa-amandine-presents-its-triple-offer-of-potatoes-for-different-uses/

Auchan Portugal gives new life to its unsold fruits and vegetables Auchan Portugal has launched the Happy Boxes, boxes containing 5kg of fruit and vegetables that have lost their commercial characteristics but are still in good condition for consumption. The Happy Boxes are offered to customers at a fixed price of € 2.49 per box. "The content of each box is always a… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9559319/auchan-portugal-gives-new-life-to-its-unsold-fruits-and-vegetables/

"We expect a good year for Portuguese apple exports" Portuguese apple exports started a few weeks ago, despite strong sales in the domestic market. Although Portugal is not known for exporting large volumes of apples, it grows certain varieties that are highly appreciated for their unique characteristics, as is the case of the Gala. "We are currently in… https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9558469/we-expect-a-good-year-for-portuguese-apple-exports/

Citrus growers want Portuguese government to lead debate on drought The largest Portuguese association of citrus fruit operators, AlgarOrange, wants the government to lead a national debate on the strategy for dealing with the country’s water shortage, particularly acute in the Algarve. AlgarOrange unites around 40% of the region’s operators and believes more needs to be… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9557072/citrus-growers-want-portuguese-government-to-lead-debate-on-drought/

We expect a significant increase in volumes compared to last year’s campaign The Portuguese production of walnuts is steadily increasing according to Sebastião Lorena, head of sales and marketing at Portuguese walnut exporter Nogam. The weather conditions in the Southern part of Europe has not affected the walnut cultivation this year, he explains: “The walnut market in Portugal… https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9556677/we-expect-a-significant-increase-in-volumes-compared-to-last-year-s-campaign/

New almond orchards in Portugal to contribute to 20% output rise Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. Portugal Nuts executive director António Saraiva told Lusa, citing an analysis carried out by the… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9555110/new-almond-orchards-in-portugal-to-contribute-to-20-output-rise/

Fruit and vegetable exports Portugal hit €1 billion According to Portugal Fresh - Association for the Promotion of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers from Portugal, international sales in this sector have exceeded, in the first six months of the year, the barrier of one billion euros. “The fruits, vegetables and flowers produced in Portugal are increasingly… https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9550849/fruit-and-vegetable-exports-portugal-hit-eur1-billion/