It has been repeatedly said: 2023 was a black year for damage in agriculture. The impact of the anomalous climatic trend was particularly severe in Romagna, where between frost, flood, wind and drought farmers found themselves with a production reduced to the
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According to figures provided by the European Parliament, each inhabitant of the EU, whose population exceeds 448 million people, generated an average of nearly 190 kg of packaging waste in 2021. Packaging, necessary to reduce food waste, but at the same time, an undeniable source of waste, is
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Despite limited availability of large-caliber oranges, Spanish citrus fruits have been able to meet demand so far. "In that regard, the season has started well for us," reports Stefan Lindner, fruit importer and managing director of the family business of the same name, based in Frankfurt's
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CMI Orchards reports major growth in branded organic apple sales dollars and highlights the New Year as a perfect opportunity to support healthy eating with CMI’s organic portfolio. read more

Brazil shipped 998.77 thousand tonnes in fruit exports from January to November 2023, marking a 10.99% increase compared to last year. The revenue surged by 27.73%, reaching $1.19 billion. This information is from the Prohort Bulletin developed by the National Supply Company (Conab) and released
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Morocco is a key supplier of citrus in the northern hemisphere with a supply window from December through June. Salix Fruits, a global importer and exporter of fresh fruit, has been importing Moroccan mandarins and oranges into the US for four years. read more

The banana industry of Ecuador is aspiring to produce and export more bananas in 2024, with figures similar to those of 2021, during pre-Covid times. “This will be achieved more quickly, not only through increased exports and production, but also because the Trade Agreements with China and
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Moroccan police has seized 1.488 tons of cocaine concealed in banana boxes in the northern Tanger Med port. The banned substance, consisting of 1,277 tablets, was seized in a container from a vessel flying the flag of a European state, departing from South America, the police said in a statement. read more

New plantings of Hayward, the most traditional of the green kiwifruit. Apofruitis aiming to increase its volumes. "We believe it is very interesting to evaluate the opportunity. This cultivar is undergoing a strong contraction in production in Italy, although it is still very much in demand by
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"During the Christmas week we unloaded an average of four pallets of exotic fruit per day and, year after year, more and more confirmations come in for these references. Demand is increasing and consumers are sparing no expense to get the best products to put on their tables.
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The citrus fruit season is getting into full swing, and oranges are becoming one of the protagonists in the fruit and vegetable departments, but whether in a positive or negative way is still too early to tell. Certainly, this will not be one of the easiest seasons due to the dry and hot weather that until November has
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Demand for Moroccan strawberries improved at the end of the year both on the local market and for export. Larache-based strawberry grower Oussama Baioua reports on the progress of the campaign. read more

"Established a fund for emergencies in agriculture with 300 million euro and strengthened the 'Card dedicated to you' from 500 to 600 million euro. After having obtained the doubling of NRP resources for the agricultural sector, with the Budget Law approved by Parliament we confirm
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UK shoppers spent £13.7bln on groceries in run-up to Christmas read more

"Vegetable growers are always looking for solutions to increase their business performance," begins Benoit Janny of Janny MT. Some of them have relied on strategic post-harvest storage to increase the value of their vegetable production. To do so, they rely on a naturally controlled atmosphere.
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With approximately 200,000 tons of fruits and vegetables produced on about 15,000 hectares by 100 growers, Pfalzmarkt eG is one of the largest producer cooperatives in Germany. Reinhard Oerther and Hans-Jörg Friedrich, the board members of the cooperative, discussed collaborations in German
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This report, prepared by AgroExpert.md , provides an overview of the apple sector in Moldova for the MY 2023/24. It covers the aspects of production, export, processing, and consumption of apples in the country. read more

The Canadian Potato Summit will make its virtual return on January 18, 2024. The event promises to be a significant gathering for potato industry professionals. Organized by Potatoes in Canada magazine, the summit will be a half-day event filled with live sessions. These sessions are not just
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How to obtain table tomatoes with high nutritional value, i.e. enriched in iodine, an essential element for human health. The international scientific journal Scientia Horticulturae published the results of a study conducted by the Research Group in Horticulture
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