On September 18 and 19, officials of the territorial department of Rosselkhoznadzor, identified quarantine pests in four batches of fresh melons received from Uzbekistan. Namely: the polyphagous humpback fly (Megaselia scalaris) and the melon fly (Myiopardalis pardalina). The total volume of
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Two new studies build on the large body of scientific evidence suggesting that almonds can improve diet quality and aid in weight management. They may also support weight loss as part of a reduced-calorie diet among adults with overweight or obesity. The first study, published in Obesity and
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Coop Alleanza 3.0 has always supported 'local' producers, small and medium-sized regional or provincial agri-food companies that represent and protect typical local products. These are the premises of the 'Localissimo' project, in partnership between Coop Alleanza 3.0 and Agribologna,
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For the 13th time, representatives from the fruit and vegetable industry met at the German Fruit and Vegetable Congress at the Congress Center in the city of Düsseldorf. The event was again organized by GS1 Germany, Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft mbH, and Fruchthandel magazine. Over 400
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The Lebanese organic market has dropped since the latest crises, yet there are opportunities for organic growers thanks to Lebanon's proximity to a relatively large, wealthy purchasing base in the Gulf states. Agreen Organics exports a wide range of organic products, fresh or processed, plant or
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Anticipation increases pleasure... and so does Samboa, the project of the Rivoira Group that has been working for eight long years on extra-sweet apples, now available in retail outlets 12 months a year with the three Brazilian varieties Luiza, Venice and Isadora, to offer consumers fruit with
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In mid-September, sales of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight grew as much as the Lcc, while in the progressive the gap was still a few points. At the channel level, the recovery of online, with positive trends, is certainly the most striking data for the week in question. Among the channels
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GB Potatoes has appointed Scott Walker as its new part-time CEO. Scott was formally Chief Executive of NFU Scotland, working within the organisation for 25 years and brings a wealth of experience to support our future growth. read more

Te Awanui Huka Pak is an indigenous Maori company based in Tauranga, New Zealand owned by 16 Maori businesses the company’s shareholders are mainly kiwifruit growers predominantly supplying grower and post-harvest company Seeka. The company is also involved in growing avocados. read more

According to Fermín Utrilla, from Biodiversa, the onion acreage in Castile-La Mancha is expected to shrink compared to previous years due to the high rental prices of land for cultivation and the higher costs of electricity, diesel, fertilizers, etc. "The sector expects normal yields; Albacete,
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The large agrifood parkFico, in Bologna, will close its doors at the end of the year for a few months; it is scheduled to reopen in April 2024.   read more

Fruit Attraction will celebrate its 15th anniversary in style from October 3-5. The fair, which is being organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX and will have Andalusia as its Guest Region, has recorded the largest participation in its history with 2,000 exhibiting companies from 56 countries, an
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The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica (CANAPEP) will participate in the Fruit Attraction Fair from October 3 to 5, 2023. "We'll share what CANAPEP and its affiliates have done during these 20 years, which has helped Costa Rica become the world's leading producer
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One-third of Florida's farmland was damaged by Hurricane Idalia that raged last month. According to a new report by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, it caused between $80 million and $370 million worth of damage. read more

As a regionally active wholesale company, BS Obst und Gemüse, based in Straelen, supplies a mixed clientele within a 100-km radius, consisting of restaurateurs, weekly market traders, specialty stores, and farm markets, as well as community catering. From the point of view of both goods
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In most regions of Moldova, harvesting of walnuts of early varieties has begun (mainly local selection – “Peschansky”, “Kazaku”, etc.). Specialists from the Union of Associations of Nut Crops Producers of Moldova claim that in a number of regions of the country, early nut fruits
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Kenya’s deputy high commissioner to India, Irene Olio, recently commented on the nation’s avocado exports: “The first shipment has just arrived at Mumbai port. And there are many tons more to come.” She was referring to the arrival of the first batch of avocados to India from the African
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The positive trend in sales at the Florence wholesale market continued in September: Aurelio Baccini, national vice-president of Fedagro and representative of the Florentine wholesalers, told IFN; read more

Belgium: Jumbo: "Not leaving, but expanding in Belgium" read more

Papino prices, very high for months, have been coming down over the past two weeks. read more