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According to EastFruit, Russian authorities have prohibited the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by the research holding ROMIR. This index revealed much higher price growth rates than the official figures from Rosstat, which had displeased the Putin regime. read more

Plantpeddler celebrated National Poinsettia Day on December 12th by gifting Poinsettias to prominent figures in Iowa. The recipients included Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa State University's President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, and the Dean of the College of. read more

This figure would be 4.7% (+13,550t) higher than the months of Sept-Nov 2023, but 7.1% (-23,000t) lower than the average for the same period in the last five campaigns. read more

This is the highest per capita consumption of potatoes in twelve years, as shown by preliminary figures from the Federal Information Center for Agriculture (BZL). Compared to the previous year, the calculated consumption of fresh eating potatoes increased by 8.4 kg per person to 25.5 kg. read more

At Macfrut 2025, the big news is The Healthy Food Show. An experiential arena focusing on the importance of innovation in the production of foods that promote health and well-being, bringing together scientific experts, top chefs, and nationally renowned figures. read more

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In most regions, tomato prices decreased in November compared to October. The exception is France, where the European Commission's tomato dashboard shows positive figures for vine tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Overall, there are more positive figures compared to November 2023. However, a notable exception is France. read more

Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of read more

Due to favorable weather conditions, a total production of 200,000 tons is expected for 2024/25, as stated in the report. This figure represents an increase of 33.3% compared to the previous campaign and follows a 1% increase in the cultivation area to 33,010 hectares. read more

This ambitious goal is supported by new figures from the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC), which show South Africa as the largest producer in the Southern Hemisphere with a marketable production of 89,700 tons in 2023/24, significantly ahead of Chile (57,000 tons). read more

Fruit Today magazine spoke with Nacho Juárez, responsible for citrus fruits at Anecoop, to assess this and other issues caused by the DANA. From the initial forecasts at the beginning of October until today, four weeks after the DANA, what figures, volumes, and... read more

Yesterday, at the age of 87, Domenico Scarpellini passed away after a long illness. He was a prominent figure in the world of fruits and vegetables. Anyone who has worked in this sector in the last 40 years must have crossed paths with him: besides being the founder and president of Macfrut until 2014. read more

Turkey stands as the world's largest producer and exporter of figs. In 2020, Turkey's fig production covered an area of 575,000 decares, yielding 356,000 tons of figs. Among this area, 57.3% is located in Aydın, where an impressive 203,000 tons are produced. In addition to Aydın, İzmir and Bursa are also significant areas for fig production. read more

A network involved in smuggling drugs worth up to £7bn into the UK from Europe over two and a half years has been dismantled, with key figures receiving significant prison sentences, as reported by Manchester Crown Court. The operation, identified as the largest of its kind, has been successfully disrupted. read more

The California Table Grape Commission has announced that Karen Hearn, vice president of marketing, passed away on November 24 after bravely fighting cancer. read more

The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has announced that Karen Hearn, the vice president of marketing, passed away on November 24 after bravely fighting cancer. read more

The chef of the restaurant El Xato (La Nucía), Cristina Figueira, who holds 1 Michelin Star, 1 Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award 2023, has officially launched the campaign for the read more

According to Baran Baykurt Emiroğlu, CEO & Co-founder of FreshSens, the Turkish fig has become a key product for the country. "Turkey is the world's largest producer and exporter of figs," he says. In 2020, Turkey's fig production covered an area of 575,000 decares, yielding 356,000 tons of figs, which accounts for 57.3% of the global fig production. read more

Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, reportedly to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, is causing significant worry for the fruit and vegetable industry in North America, as stated by a prominent figure in the trade. read more

Leading figures in the fresh produce industry in North America have informed Fruitnet that Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada could result in a significant decrease in demand for fruits and vegetables, as well as significant disruptions to supply chains. read more