Shipments of muskmelons from Japan have been seized at Taiwan's border, after being found to contain excessive pesticide residues. The 56 kilograms of muskmelons, imported by Taipei-based JIT Co., were confiscated after testing of samples from the shipment on Oct. 2 detected 0.06 parts per
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According to EastFruit analysts, a record high onion harvest was harvested in Azerbaijan in 2023. This led to a serious excess of supply over demand and to a collapse in onion prices. At the moment, wholesale prices for onions in Azerbaijan are at the lowest level in the region and amount to
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University of Florida scientists will elevate their efforts to control citrus greening, with about $5 million in grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). read more

Planning for the future in the fruit and vegetable sector is often considered a futile effort, as there are too many variables at play and, above all, unpredictable (e.g. the weather). It is easier to complain and hope for some state rather than European contribution. A strategy that
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From hot days and drought, which cause severe water stress, to cold snaps and torrential rains. The variations in temperature from summer to autumn and winter, which are becoming increasingly abrupt due to climate change, are some of the main causes of climate change.
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The 'Joinfruit Fresh' project of the OP Joinfruit of Verzuolo arrives at Banca CRS: employees and customers of Banca CRS, as well as all citizens wishing to try this new service, can now buy fruit, vegetables and other quality products from the
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In the exclusive location of Casa Lago in Milan, the Press Day 2023 of Despar Italia, the consortium that brings together six distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, took place on Tuesday 24 October. For the occasion, Casa Lago was transformed for a day into
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Russia experiences a record 26% spike in fruit and vegetable prices (Sept 2023 vs. Sept 2022), led by apples. In wholesale, prices start at 0.45 EUR/kg, while retail prices soar to 1.23 EUR/kg, which is triple the cost. The top 3 federal districts with the highest retail prices are Far Eastern
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Apples are among the most popular fruits in the United States. Bananas claim the top spot as Americans’ favorite fresh fruit. Considering the inclusion of frozen, juice, and canned fruit products, apples surpass all other fruits by a substantial margin in terms of consumption. So, where do all
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MyJool is a new sweet snack featuring three high-quality, 100% natural Medjool dates in a handy pack, offering busy, modern consumers a healthy, convenient snacking solution. read more

"The high quality and durability of the melons have allowed us to manage the fruit well in this generally good campaign, although in our country we have been affected by periods of oversupply, coinciding with the drop in consumption in the north of the country, due to the wet weather and the
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The Kuehne+Nagel Group achieved good results in the months January to September 2023 in a market environment that remained challenging. The pandemic-related special economic situation of 2021 and 2022 continued to distort the year-on-year comparison of all key figures. EBIT for the first nine
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After the new apple season started, prices in the production areas continued to be high and did not fall as the season developed. Apples are the main product of Qingxin Fruit in Qingyang City. Ms. Joey Lee, from the company, said: "Starting from the early-ripening Gala, the price at origin has
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These days of rainfall will be decisive for the recovery of the water reserves in much of the Iberian Peninsula, and to bring hope for the next campaign to garlic producers who, at this time, are deciding what to plant, following the great impact of the weather on this year's harvest. This year,
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The chestnut campaign is underway in Spain with very limited volumes due to the poor quality in many producing areas at national level, as well as in other southern European countries. The markets are struggling to secure a supply and the prices of quality lots are very high. read more

The Amazon Fresh shop in Seattle, Washington, recently received Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), becoming the first grocery shop in the world, as well as the first Amazon building, to receive the accolade; read more

The Navel Bio-signature orange campaign by Cai, Cooperativa Agricoltori Ionici, is starting these days under the banner of positivity: the product has a good size with important gauges, high gradobrix and an excellent juice yield. The volumes expected from the Furci cooperative
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The Port of Valencia has announced a year-on-year drop in September container volumes handling 385,830 TEUs. Additionally, rail transport continues to grow in the Spanish port with a total of 176,768 TEUs entering and leaving the Valencian ports by rail in the first nine months of the year. read more

The new step in the Realco Group's multi-brand expansion is the opening of the ECU sign shop in the city of Modena, Via Cavour 41. The ECU sign is 100% Italian and has a long tradition in the Emilia-Romagna region, where it has been present since 1992. read more

The first cherry packing plant in the Coquimbo region started operating a few days ago and is expected to help improve the logistics processes for the export of this fruit. The plant, owned by Teno Fruit, began its operation with the Santina variety, which will be the first to be shipped to
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