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During the recent visit of the Iranian President to Tajikistan, memorandums of understanding were signed in the field of transport, free economic zones, cooperation in the fight against drugs, and even an agreement on a visa-free regime between Tajikistan and Iran. This, according to experts,
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to a clear warming in relations between Iran and Tajikistan. During the recent visit of the Iranian President to Tajikistan, memorandums of understanding were signed in the field of transport, free economic zones, cooperation in the fight against drugs, and even
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Once this disease (also known as Panama disease) has established itself in a plantation, it takes decades before Cavendish bananas or other banana varieties susceptible to Fusarium can be grown there again. Wageningen University & Research and its partners
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He is somewhat skeptical about the exact figures government agencies, supranational organizations, and interest groups publish. Yet, Abdelkader Benchagra of Maroc Avocado, an importer in the Netherlands of - as the name implies - Moroccan avocados, is sure avocado acreage and, thus, production
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According to data from Fresh Fruit, in week 43, Peru exported 1,692 tons of ginger; a figure that is 18% lower than in the same week of last year. However, so far this year, the country has exported a total of 55,800 tons of ginger, i.e. 27% more than by the same date in 2022. read more

The data released by Istat on retail sales, food and non-food, for the month of September show a trend increase in value of +1.3%, which was matched by a drop in volume of -4.4%; read more

The 'Consumption of Fresh Products in the Face of Inflation' report prepared by Aecoc Shopperview and MeléndezxFrescos puts figures on the impact that inflation has had on fresh products. read more

The Tomato Rough Bunchy Top virus (ToBRFV) has had a significant impact on tomato growers in Morocco. Although it is difficult to accurately measure the economic impact of ToBRFV for the time being, initial estimates put the losses at between 15 and
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A report released by ABARES this week has highlighted that weeds and pests are costing farmers $5.3 billion a year through management and production loss. read more

Temperatures remain mild at well above 20°C in southern Italy despite the brief passing of the Ciaran storm. The prolonged heat is worrying producers, as they are afraid some crops will suffer because, in a normal situation, some species would enter a period of vegetative rest after losing
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The Bonduelle Group posted revenue of 568.5 million euros for Q1 2023-2024, up +4.2% on a like-for-like basis* and down -0.5% on reported figures. The significant depreciation of the Russian ruble compared to the first quarter of the previous fiscal year and, to a lesser extent, the weakening of
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Pink Lady has donated 150,000 apples to FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, in a tie-in with its family-friendly PinKids apples. read more

The avocado is a positive trend that will continue in Italy in 2023. The reason behind its success is the great demand from the retail and HoReCa channels. From data processed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, in fact, it appears that in the
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Market participants surveyed by Mintec at the end of October were expecting strong shipments ahead of the release of the October position report on 10th November. Estimates for the October shipment figure were reported in the range of 220-255 million pounds, with most respondents returning
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This season's citrus harvest will recover to pre-drought production levels across Malaga province. However, the sector remains on high alert. This follows a devastating 2022-23 harvest where 100,796 tons were harvested. But latest forecasts suggest thresholds that were achieved before the
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Emilia-Romagna's granary is losing ground: cultivated areas will decrease in 2024, from 250 to 220 thousand hectares in total. The regional Confagricoltura (Farmers' Confederation) estimates a more pronounced drop for durum wheat than for soft wheat, in the order of -15-20%, configuring a decidedly downward scenario.
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This year's Swiss potato harvest has been disappointing. Growers are expecting a drop of about a third compared with recent years. However, yields are still difficult to estimate at the moment. According to Ruedi Fischer, President of the Swiss Potato Growers' Association (USPPT), the final
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The orchard workers are still gathering winter fruits, so the final figures are pending. October is the time for harvesting winter apple varieties. The work is extensive, with crews taking care not to bruise or damage the fruits, ensuring longer storage life. read more

The cost of bananas, which has not gone up at all in the UK in the last three decades, could now be about to drop in a controversial move, made possible by Brexit. The price today, around 115p per kilo, is the same as it was in 1990. read more

Losses caused by pathogens and the supply of plants potentially infected by fungi and oomycetes cost nurseries additional expenses. They also cause additional expenses for producers, who must replace the sick plants and have to deal with the consequent labor and loss of production costs.
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