the strawberry from Maletto, an Etnean village at an altitude of 1,000 metres is a niche product that, unlike other typical products of the island, does not benefit from the sea breeze but rather from the volcanic soil and temperature excursions that characterise Etna; read more

The grape season in India has kicked off. Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, states that the current grapes that are being exported are mostly not destined for the European market. “The grape season in India has already started, with limited volume available
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Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement has raised concerns within the British agricultural sector, particularly regarding the impact of the increased minimum wage on farm labor. Land and estate agency GSC Grays highlighted the potential repercussions of the rise in the National Living Wage to
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In 2023, the Volgograd region received a substantial influx of 3.4 thousand tons of fruit and vegetable products from Iran. read more

The Plenary of the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste last Wednesday, removing the restrictions on the marketing use of fruit and vegetables initially proposed by the Commission, which shows,

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste in which it removes the restrictions on the marketing use of fruit and vegetables initially proposed by the Commission.
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According to research by the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging, every year Americans throw away 120 billion kilograms of food, about 147 kilos per person, a total estimated at 40% of the national food production. A waste that is consumed
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During the Royal Tank Regiment's celebration of the Battle of Cambrai's anniversary, a sergeant major faced a humorous onslaught of food and dishes. Over 100 soldiers participated in the spontaneous food fight, targeting the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) with various items, causing him to seek
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FC Internazionale Milano and Dole Italia announce they have signed an agreement that will see the leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit Official Fresh Fruit Supplier and Official Women Partner for the next two football seasons. Dole Italia has chosen the Club
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The first point of sale in Italy exclusively equipped with Pricer 4-colour smart electronic labels, the SmarTAG Color, has opened its doors to the public: it is the Tigre supermarket of Magazzini Gabrielli, located in Monticelli, a district of Ascoli Piceno. read more

Sinterklaas has arrived in Belgium and the Netherlands. Supermarkets are offering many Sinterklaas-themed candies and cookies. Sanllo, too, has now started offering its clementine-filled burlap Sinterklaas bags again. "For that, we use Clemenules, the best variety each year. That coinciding
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"The first tobsine clementines from the Alicante region arrived around 12/13 November. The quality is good, but the prices are firmer than last year. According to our suppliers, this is due to the fact that there are smaller quantities available this year," says Managing Director Detlev Köster
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"Around this time in 2022, we were shipping up to two truckloads of clementines to European countries on a daily basis. This year, we had to wait until almost the end of November for the first full truck to leave the country. The mild Autumn weather has delayed the clementines from starting to
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The Australian stonefruit industry, encompassing peaches and nectarines, is witnessing a significant revival this season, thanks to favourable weather conditions and expanding markets. Trevor Ranford, CEO of Summerfruit Australia, looks forward to a promising season ahead. read more

Orchard researchers are continuing to find new applications for an Agtech device called a ‘Cartographer’ at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm. Cartographer — invented by AgTech firm Green Atlas — is mounted on an electric All-Terrain-Vehicle at the farm and uses a combination of
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Jabuticaba is the edible fruit of the Brazilian grapetree. The purplish-black, white-pulped fruit can be eaten raw or used to make jellies, jams, juice and wine. The fruit now has gained international recognition, being voted the second best fruit on the planet in a ranking on the TasteAtlas
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Turkish citrus growers and consumers are seeing fruit prices skyrocket from the orchard to the supermarket shelf due to a complex web of factors, including labor costs, transportation and market dynamics. According to Burak Karabucak, the head of a citrus producers' association in the southern
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The Belgian strawberry supply is currently lagging slightly. Lit cultivation has yet to get well and truly underway, and the fall crops are genuinely coming to an end. Also at the Demedts - Demey nursery. "We still have some standing, but not as much as other years," begins Benoit Demedts. read more

For this 7th edition, a dozen Pink Lady® orchards in France, Italy and Spain opened their doors to make known and highlight the daily work of the women and men who make this apple an exceptional fruit! An activity that is part of the 'Charter of Commitments'.
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Burak Karabudak, head of the citrus producers' association in the Adana province, expressed concern over the sharp increase in prices for mandarins in markets and stores, citing elevated expenses in fuel, labour, packaging, and transport as the main reasons. read more

It is still very quiet in the European lemon and grapefruit markets, with slow demand and falling prices for the Spanish production, which is affected by an overall reduction in sizes. read more