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Hort Innovation and Macquarie University have teamed up to research detection and control methods for Varroa mite as Australia moves into the management phase of its fight against the pest.  read more

At the Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham, a playful potato fight between chefs escalated into violence. Chef Rashim Salim, 35, attacked his colleague, Mr. Barbu, strangling and punching him. The confrontation began over potato croquettes and led to both throwing potatoes at each other. Salim
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Record UK grocery sales predicted: stage set for bumper £13bln Christmas read more

"During the meeting held a few days ago at the Interministerial Table on the 'Anti-Inflation Quarterly' initiative, Federdistribuzione commented on the Nielsen IQ data for November, which confirm the central role of Modern Distribution companies in
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The total cold storage volumes of grapes in California is significantly up compared to this time last year at 7,032,288, this week last year it was 6,103,227 these figure are over all varieties and pack types. read more

Take-home grocery sales are set to surpass £13 billion for the first time ever this December, industry analyst Kantar expects. read more

The courgette in Italy is one of the mainstays of horticulture, especially in central and southern Italy. But in recent seasons, the threat of the Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus (ToLCNDV), transmitted by the whitefly Bemisia tabaci, has put producers under great strain. The Virus threatens
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Chilean citrus exports grew 48 per cent in 2023. The figure was 16 per cent on the average over the last three seasons, according to the figures released by the Chilean Citrus Committee. read more

Huntapac has upgraded its packhouse with a major new root veg polishing installation. read more

Fyffes and the Belize Ministry of Agriculture have announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), which “marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to address malnutrition among school-age children in Belize”. read more

These are complex seasons for potato farming, but the figures from Selenella - Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità - speak of growth, sustainability and an increasingly technological future for potatoes; read more

The Spanish Rosa de Barbastro tomato campaign ended with a yield of two million kilos. That is 1 million less than the initial forecast of the season. The decrease affected small producers who faced various challenges. The season ended earlier than expected and was "saved," in figures, by the
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Leading European fresh produce company Orsero Group has established a series of partnerships with charitable organisations in Italy to redistribute unsold fruit and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. read more

All major shipping lines that report on their financial figures have recorded sharp Y/Y revenue drops in 2023-Q3. In fact, the smallest contraction was of -51.8%. While this does sound alarming, we have to remember that the Y/Y comparison is against a period of high rates. read more

Agea, Agenzia per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura, is back on the front line with the groundbreaking of a new project aimed at combating corruption and organised crime. read more

In October, total Italian omnichannel FMCG revenues amounted to € 9.8 billion, up 6.8% compared to the same period last year. The theoretical inflation index in FMCG stands at 7.2% in October,
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The ports of Paita and Pisco were in second and third place. However, the port of Pisco reported record figures in week 47. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, a total of 5,445 tonnes of agricultural products were exported in the week in question. This represents an increase of 138 % in the
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France is in the midst of a farming crisis thanks to national inflation, which has pushed up the price of potatoes and many potato-based products. The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), a French government agency, recently found that potato produce prices have soared
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From Turkish figs to Iranian pistachios contaminated by aflatoxins, from Indian spices to Chinese lychees with pesticide levels over the limit, this is the black list of the most dangerous foods that risk ending up in the trolley of Italians in search of savings at the table. E'
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Lidl topped the chart for British apple sales in October, outstripping its market share and buying over 3,000 tonnes of domestically grown fruit. read more