Pomegranates

Pomegranates continue to be popular, but the only way to stand out is to automate the aril extraction phase. "CAS Technologies has developed Futura, a machine for the extraction of arils. It is the only machine in the world to use this method. We are looking for partners to bring the project
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"We have been offering pomegranates from Turkey since October and will continue to do so until about mid/late March. They are currently quite expensive. Each week, we receive five to six trucks, each carrying 17 to 18 tons. We also have Santa Maria pears, Devici pears and quinces available until
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Irish company Keelings Fresh International has purchased Paris-based fruit importer Caposud. read more

INI Farms, part of the AgroStar group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International, establishing a direct farm-to-retail partnership for the Indian Cavendish bananas. read more

Keelings announce that Keelings Fresh International have acquired another business, Caposud, as of 12th January 2024. Caposud, located in the Rungis market in Paris, have operated for over 17 years as specialists in the sourcing and distribution of high quality, high value, fresh produce with a
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In recent years, pomegranates have become increasingly popular and widely consumed, thanks to their nutritional benefits. Virginia Cascella, export manager of PND, an Italian company specialized in the construction of fruit processing machinery, talks about the fresh-cut sector. read more

A little more than 10 tons (compared to the 2 of 2023) seems to be an insignificant quantity, but it is still the minimal amount needed to carry out a first and actual commercialization of Italian avocados, after the sample boxes sent free of charge to domestic customers last year. Pomegranate
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Fruit and vegetable imports from third countries are once again causing indignation in the Valencian agricultural sector due to the risk of new pests and diseases entering the region. The European Commission (EC) has announced the interception of three shipments of fruit and vegetable imports from third countries last December.
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

In the latest campaign, Peruvian pomegranate exports dropped from 49,023 tons to 42,378 tons; a reduction of approximately 14%. "This is due to various factors, such as the lower international prices, the lack of new markets, the increase in labor costs, and climate change. And what is foreseen
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At present, tomatoes, citrus fruits and pomegranates are predominantly imported from Turkey. "We switched from Satsumas to W.Murcott shortly before the turn of the year. Overall, there was a seamless transition and sufficient volumes have been consistently available. The quality of the citrus
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The pomegranate picking season in South Africa will start this week. Sapex growers will start picking Angel Red in the North of South Africa. Only limited volumes of this cultivar will be available, and it will be the first time it will be exported by Sapex. We are keen to see how Angel Red will
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The interprofessional demands a prompt clarification from the Commission because this pest is not declared in this country and, if it had not been intercepted in November in this port and landed in a warehouse, it would not only have threatened nearby citrus growing areas but also crops

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The data of the European Commission's Europhyt-Traces registry for November included an interception of a shipment of pomegranates from Morocco with false moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta). Intercitrus has confirmed that this rejection occurred in the Port of Almeria, which means it was the
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December confirms itself as an important month for pomegranates both in Italy and abroad. Dario De Lisi, sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, knows this fully well and reports that "sold volumes are higher than during the past seasons thanks to the higher number of clients, who recognize us as
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The European Commission has confirmed the first interception of a shipment of pomegranates with false moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta). The shipment originated from Morocco, a third country that -up until now- was considered a free zone of this quarantine plague. AVA-ASAJA expressed its "extreme
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The European Commission notes a first interception of the false moth pest (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) in a shipment of pomegranates from Morocco, a third country that until now was considered a free zone for this quarantine pest. In view of this detection,

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Ad numbers bounced back this week as new flyers replaced those that were extended over Thanksgiving. Retailers focused on holiday celebrations with offers designed to help shoppers maximize their budgets and fill stockings a little fuller. Holiday fruits like pomegranates, offshore cherries,
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In Tajikistan, the Ministry of Agriculture reveals a remarkable increase in fruit production, surpassing last year's yield by 47,000 tons. As of November 20, over 456,000 tons of various fruits have been harvested, with cherries, apricots, apples, plums, and lemons leading the surge in output. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin of the Pomegranate Mollar de Elche has opened the registration period to apply for the Christmas shipment of pomegranates from Elche for people from the Valencian Community who live abroad. read more