The lemon has a sworn enemy that is threatening its cultivation in Sicily, especially in the Syracuse area. We are talking about mal secco, caused by the fungusPlenodomus tracheiphilus. This pathogen is not new to the Sicilian area; it has always been present, but only in recent
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Tooty is a brand for high-quality French products. It was launched in 1998, making it the oldest of the Aarsten brands. read more

It’s Thanksgiving week in the US and demand as well as pricing is very good for lemons. “During the holidays, there is always a celebration and lemons are included in many dishes and cocktails,” says Ronnie Cohen with Vision Global Group. This time of year, the company brings in lemons
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The 2023/2024 kaki season has come off to a very good start at the commercial level, as volumes have recovered and the demand and prices have been good. However, strong winds in late October and early November have caused some setbacks. read more

The onsite exhibition of the 134th Canton Fair concluded in Guangzhou on November 4 while its online platform will continue regular operation. read more

Chile is one step away from being able to export peaches and apricots to China with Chinese inspectors currently visiting orchards in the South American country. This is part of the final verification step where after the first shipments can start. According to Iván Marambio, the president of
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It is difficult to find specific projects dedicated to children in the fruit and vegetable department and, therefore, we were positively 'taken aback' when, in a recent survey at a well-known retail chain, we came across a display depicting PAW Patrol(animated series that
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The Italian orange campaign has started with the Sicilian blond Navelina. Volumes of clementines are increasing, as are those of persimmons, which are benefiting from lower temperatures, and of chestnuts. With the arrival of Pink Lady, the range of different varieties of
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2023 was an extremely exciting year for Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht. Not only did they announce the takeover of the asparagus breeding programme from Nunhems (BASF), but with the new variety Rakete, alongside Ramires and Raffaelo, they have another variety that can establish itself on a broad
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Bonduelle Food Service Italia, the company division specialising in vegetables for eating out, announces two recent appointments within the Italian team. Efrem Isepetto is the new Bonduelle Food Service Sales Manager. After graduating in Political Science from the Catholic University of
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A striking picture: fruit and vegetables placed without packaging in a toilet and bidet and, to the side, the same packaged products. "Which ones would you choose if you had to eat them? This is the provoking image conjured by Rocco De Lucia, owner of the Siropack company, commenting on the
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From November 2 to 4, the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) celebrated its golden jubilee with a series of events at its headquarters in Shanhua, Taiwan. read more

The harvest for the Greek apples is just about finished. According to Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, there are lower volumes available this season: “We have reached the end of this year's apple harvest season. As we can see from the quantities
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In the face of conflict and extreme weather, the Crop Trust and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty) have pledged more than $100,000 (USD) to support at-risk genebanks in Laos and Sudan. read more

Conad, the leading large-scale retail group in Italy, received two awards at the 'Best Sign 2024' event organised by Largo Consumo and held yesterday in Milan. In particular, Conad is the sign that has received the highest approval in the category
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Located in China, Guizhou Province, Bijie City, Nayong County, Taoying Village is renowned as the hometown of Agate Red cherries. read more

Zespri™, the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit with over $2.5 billion in revenue (managing around a third of the industry's global volume) is proud to announce the establishment of a new innovation funding initiative, known as the Zespri™ Innovation Fund.
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Albania's National Food Authority has blocked a quantity of 20 tons of cucumbers, which contained more than the allowed rate of pesticide content. The NFA has carried out verifications in accordance with the legislation in force in the exporting subject of this product, where the immediate
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India has experienced favorable weather conditions ahead of their grape season. Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, is positive about the effects it’ll have on the quality: “India has made thorough preparations for a bumper grape season! We’ve been
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In a recently surfaced video, UFC bantamweight star Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia shows his versatility not only inside the cage but also in an Italian orange tree. The athlete, currently ranked No. 1 in the 135 lbs division following his victory over former champion Petr Yan, deftly and
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