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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

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

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

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

Egypt's food exports saw an increase, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, which is a 15.7 percent rise from the previous week, as stated in a report by the Cabinet. This figure includes a wide variety of over 680 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products. read more

According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, trade figures for fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have shown a dynamic trend in the first eleven months of 2024. The country's import and export turnovers reached $2.1 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively. read more

Abrafrutas (Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters) celebrated its tenth anniversary with a significant event in Brasília, bringing together a wide range of fruit producers and exporters from Brazil, as well as important figures from the agribusiness sector, including the Minister of Agriculture. read more

Turkish fig exporters had a successful season in the Asian market this year. They utilized airfreight for their shipments, which allowed them to maintain a steady supply despite challenges in the Red Sea that have made sea journeys more complicated. read more

Cristinia Figueira, chef of the El Xato restaurant in La Nucía, which holds a Michelin star, a Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award in 2023, will be in charge of inaugurating the campaign. read more

The 2024 citrus season in Argentina concluded with the lowest export numbers of the past decade, primarily due to a significant decrease in lemon shipments. José Carbonell, the president of the Argentine Citrus Federation (FederCitrus), has been reflecting on Argentina's citrus exports in 2024 and the shifts observed in processed products... read more

The Drewry WCI composite index dropped by 1% to $3,413 per feu. This figure is 67% lower than the previous peak during the pandemic in September 2021 at $10,377, but it is still 140% higher than the pre-pandemic average of $1,420 in 2019. The average year-to-date composite index stands at $3,980 per feu, which is $1,132 higher than the 10-year average. read more

The Association Nereu, recognized for its pioneering work in promoting healthy lifestyles and combating childhood obesity, has taken a further step towards its goal of influencing habits

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