Citrus Black Spot, False Cydia and Citrus tristeza virus are the main threats to imported citrus fruit and European intervention is needed to safeguard the supply chain. Launching the alarm - as reported in a Sole24Ore article - is Italy which, after Spain, ranks
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The Primorye Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor successfully stopped the import of a 6.7-ton batch of tomatoes from China. This action was taken because a quarantine object, the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, was found in the products. read more

The Sicilian grape campaign is coming to an end, so the time has come to make a few assessments with Gianni Raniolo, president of Consorzio di tutela di Mazzarrone Igp. read more

World peach and nectarine production has seen significant growth in the past decade, rising more than 20 percent from 19.6 million tons to 24.2 million in 2022/23. On the surface, this appears to be a growth industry; however, more countries have declined in production than grown since 2013/14,
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In 2021, she decided to introduce a bit of "variety and attraction" into her life. She decided to buy a habitat near Lowicz, which is about a hectare of complete ruin. read more

In the forty-third week of the current year, sales of fruit and vegetables by weight showed a better performance than Lcc. At the channel level, only positive trends can be noted, also in the online, but the discount store is the one that stands out above all others. read more

How to relaunch fruit consumption? This was discussed at a conference (Fruit: Piedmont, Italy, Europe - Production and trade dynamics) held in Cavour (To) on the occasion of TuttoMele, organised by Confagricoltura Cuneo and Confagricoltura Torino. The role of the territory,
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As the Panama Canal struggles with an ongoing drought, it seems that a shipping company paid $3.975 million to jump the line at the Canal. The Japanese Eneos Group seems that have made what amounts to the world's largest-ever bid in an auction to expedite passage through the waterway. read more

Many growers in the Northwest are very satisfied with their apple crops this year. Now, the industry will have be ready to find homes for nearly 140 million 40-pound boxes of apples out of Washington. Most apples are out of the orchards now and are being sorted and packed. Some will be put in
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In the forty-third week of the current year, sales of fruit and vegetables by weight showed a better performance than Lcc. At the channel level, only positive trends can be noted, also in the online, but the discount store is the one that stands out above all others. read more

After the summer cycle in Tunisia, where drought overwhelmed Tunisian growers and caused the loss of almost half of tomato volumes, things continue to get more complicated in the current autumn cycle. read more

Drewry’s World Container Index increased by 7% to $1,504 per 40ft container this week. read more

A bumper orange crop will be harvested in Pakistan this year. According to Arif Muhamed Rana, owner of Arif Fresh Fruits, the season will also start 15 days earlier than planned: “The orange season in Pakistan will commence from the 15th of November this year. Thankfully, it seems to be a
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Temperatures in the Region of Murcia have so far been ideal for the broccoli campaign and allowed the cycles for the different varieties to develop as scheduled, according to Luis Jiménez, from Hortalizas San Luis, which is a specialist in this vegetable and an associate of +Brócoli. read more

According to the sixth health and life study conducted by the insurance company Aegon, 49% of Spanish consumers believe that the generalised increase in food prices has changed the way they eat and shop. In fact, the report reveals how people have
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Not only did Windset Farms® greenhouse company win the Best Island Booth in Produce award at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, but the company also unveiled the latest addition to its snacking line: YUM YUMS™ Cherry Tomatoes. "These exceptionally sweet tomatoes were a hit at the show,
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"The ginger market is currently experiencing robust demand alongside limited supplies. Gerry Li from the Dutch company Vision Fresh notes, 'The market is virtually empty, and with the onset of colder weather, demand is on the rise, leading to daily price fluctuations.' Li highlights that several
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As the Nutrano Produce Group nears the conclusion of the 2023 mango harvest season in Katherine, NT, they reflect on a bountiful Lady Jane season. The Lady Jane mango, often hailed as the "Queen of Tropics," boasts a unique and exquisite flavour profile that sets it apart from all other mango
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Despite tomato prices rising, Dharmapuri farmers are disappointed as production has been affected due to fluctuating weather conditions and poor seed quality. In Dharmapuri district, tomato is one of the most cultivated crops, encompassing an area of over 6,000 hectares annually. read more

According to the results of the first eight months of this year, there has been a sharp increase in the imports of dried prunes in Morocco, reports EastFruit. From January to August 2023, the country imported 1.7 thousand tons of this product worth more than 5 million US dollars, while the
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