Justin Chadwick has left the building.
2025-06-02 14:00
Justin Chadwick has officially stepped down from his position at the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) after serving as the leader of the South African citrus association for twenty-five years.
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Picota cherries resist rain in Spain
2025-06-02 13:00
Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins.
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In recent years, there have been signs of rapprochement between both corporations and the families behind them. They had also recently aimed to consolidate the purchase of various product categories, but had since somewhat distanced themselves from that and primarily.
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Fruit and vegetable industry aims to avoid Brexit border chaos
2025-06-02 12:00
Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii ogłosił, że planowane kontrole graniczne po Brexicie dla średnioryzykownych owoców i warzyw z UE, które miały zostać wprowadzone 1 lipca tego roku, zostaną opóźnione do 31 stycznia 2027 roku.
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British apple growers are focusing on Vietnam in their recent efforts to expand exports.
2025-06-02 12:00
British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam.
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Quality key for Belgian curly endives
2025-06-02 12:00
The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact. Top products include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, berries, and mushrooms.
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This season, the productive cultivation area is 609,514 hectares. This represents a growth of over 10% compared to last year, with more than 56,000 additional hectares in production, both irrigated and non-irrigated, in various specific areas.
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Fruit and vegetables avoid Brexit border chaos.
2025-06-02 12:00
Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii ogłosił, że planowane kontrole graniczne po Brexicie dotyczące średniego ryzyka owoców i warzyw z UE, które miały zostać wprowadzone 1 lipca tego roku, zostaną opóźnione do 31 stycznia 2027 roku.
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Balkan countries lament severe frost damage.
2025-06-02 11:00
On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros.
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Panama declares state of emergency due to ongoing Chiquita strike.
2025-06-02 11:00
The strikers in the province bordering Costa Rica have protested and blocked roads, leading to shortages of fuel and some food items. Schools are also closed.
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Netherlands: New "BioMarktMeter" provides insight into the market for organic food.
2025-06-02 11:00
The "BioMarktMeter" collects current and reliable data on supply and demand in various marketing channels and among consumers as part of the national action plan for the growth of organic production and consumption 2022-2030. This action plan aims
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BayWa's sales of agricultural products are getting better, but the approval of the restructuring plan is still pending.
2025-06-02 11:00
BayWa Global Produce, the fruit and vegetable division of the Munich-based conglomerate BayWa Group, reported an increase in sales during the first three months of the year, as per the company's latest figures.
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BayWa: Visible progress in renovation – operational development on the way to stabilization
2025-06-02 11:00
The Global Produce segment comprises all activities of the corporation in the field of fruit and vegetable cultivation. In this segment, trade has been positive, with sales improving by 10.7% compared to the previous year to 298 million euros.
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Greek strawberries face a tough campaign.
2025-06-02 11:00
The Greek strawberry campaign for this season started about two weeks later than usual, in the month of November, mainly due to planting delays, as stated by Alexandros Polydoropoulos, an agronomist at the Greek strawberry specialist Labidino.
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BVL/QS: Two emergency authorizations against downy mildew
2025-06-02 10:00
As QS reports, referring to the BVK, CURZATE 60 WG (active ingredient: Cymoxanil) may be used to combat downy mildew on zucchini beyond the existing authorization from May 27 to September 23, 2025.
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Online seminar on risk analysis: Companies learn to systematically manage human rights and environmental risks.
2025-06-02 10:00
A new online seminar now offers practical support. In the Live Online Seminar "Risk Analysis and Human Rights Due Diligence: Evaluating and Minimizing Sustainability Risks", participants will receive a comprehensive overview of current political and
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YouGov Consumer Index: Moderate development for asparagus - Increase in mango, kiwi, and avocado
2025-06-02 10:00
While the result in March defied the negative calendar effect, the category in April receives a barely noticeable positive impulse due to the shift of Easter to April.
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Arnold Reymers is the gross champion of the German Fruit Open 2025.
2025-06-02 09:00
The tournament, which counted for handicap purposes, was played over 18 holes using the Stableford scoring system. In parallel, there was a beginner's course for about 20 so-called "Rabbits."
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Pollination of fruit bushes and trees - good beekeeping practices and fruitful horticultural-beekeeping cooperation
2025-06-02 00:00
Honey bees require specific conditions for long flights. They start collecting nectar and pollen when the temperature reaches 13-14°C. Calm weather also favors their flights. Bees are reluctant to leave their hives in winds exceeding 30 km/h. The optimal conditions for bees to fly include...
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Egyptian garlic exporters have started the second phase of the season for dried garlic following a highly successful first phase of fresh garlic. Demand has continued to be strong in multiple markets, with Egypt also benefitting from the weakened position of Chinese garlic this season, as stated by Farag Karem, the CEO.
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