Almeria's bell pepper season is starting with very small quantities, mainly in the municipalities of Berja and Dalías, although there won't be a significant production available until mid-October. read more

For the first time in over 10 years, Wonderful® Pistachios launches a new in-shell flavor: Seasoned Salt. Rolling out at retailers across the U.S., Wonderful Pistachios’ new In-Shell Seasoned Salt flavor is a blend of savory seasonings accented with garlic, onion and paprika. read more

In 2006, DimmidiSì made its debut with the line of Le Zuppe Frescherealizzate according to the Italian tradition, opening up a new market and creating a genuine product category that did not exist before, of which it is now the leader with a 38% value share (Nielsen data Year 2022, IT
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Focusing on a series of installations with three-dimensional and virtual effects, the new global Chiquitabased campaign on the claim It Peels So Good. A love brand that is lifestyle It peels so good campaign read more

Analysts at EastFruit have recently summarised the 2023 season of Georgian blueberries. Usually, the season lasts only two months, June and July. However, the official trade data reveals that for the first time ever Georgia has exported blueberries in August. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía, a national leader in the marketing of avocados and other organic fruit, has given Tresmares Capital, an investment platform in Spain supported by Banco Santander, a stake in its capital. read more

In Extremadura, Spain's fig producing region par excellence, with 55.5% of the country's total production, volumes have increased considerably in the current season, even reaching "historic" figures, according to Francisco Balas, of Higos Fiki. read more

This week has been sweltering in Europe. In the Netherlands, there are even reports of, possibly, the first-ever September heat wave. Wonderful for some, but it coincides precisely with Belgian Conference pear harvesting. That is not only an issue for the pickers, it could cause some problems
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"Carbon farming should be seen as a new frontier for combating climate change, within which the agricultural sector is a major player due to its obvious impacts on production and income and its strong mitigation potential." thus
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With its apples present in 4 continents and more than 50 countries, Vip, the Association that groups the fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta, could not miss the Asia Fruit Logistica 2023, taking place these days (6-8 September). Representing Vip in Hong Kong
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Extreme weather is causing havoc in Greece and Turkey as well as Bulgaria. Rains have caused flooding, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. For Greece, Volos and Zagori were hit extremely hard. A couple of fruit exporters have expressed their worries, but the total effect of the
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In association with Fruithandel Wouters and ABCz Group of Belgium, Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) is pleased to announce it has been granted the license to manage the Celina cv. pear in the United States. read more

One billion euro of turnover at risk. This is the value of fresh fruit and vegetables in Italy, which today is going through a crisis inflamed by rising inflation, as noted by Ismea (graph). And so, a familiar product for 93% of Italians, risks not being
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The draft amends the following Royal Decrees:RD 1045/2022 on basic income support entitlements for the sustainability of the Common Agricultural PolicyRD 1047/2022 regulating the system for the management and control of interventions under the Strategic Plan and other aid under the Common Agricultural Policy.
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The Egyptian onion exports to the EU have more than doubled in the MY 2022/23, reports EastFruit. Furthermore, their volumes have reached their 4-year high. read more

Space as the new frontier of agriculture, sustainability as the new paradigm guiding wine and food tourism, quality as the engine of development, innovation and technology in the agrifood sector, synergies between literature, cinema and the food industry: these are
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What began as a pure operation for flowering potted plants, over the years developed into a supplier of various products such as winter vegetables in pots. Since last year, the Bioland nursery of Klaus Umbach produces also chard, winter postelein, Pak Choi and various Asian salads, which are
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Supplies of hot peppers in Mexico continue to be low. “The weather is slowing down production,” says Mario Cisneros with Perlag Imports in Texas. The company grows hot peppers year-round in Mexico’s Monterrey region. “Last week, temperatures reached 104°F twice here in Texas, but it’s
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The Egyptian onion exports to the EU have more than doubled in the MY 2022/23, reports EastFruit. Furthermore, their volumes have reached their 4-year high! read more

It is important to emphasize that while the mango supply has been sharply reduced this year, the quality of Spanish mangoes "is exceptional," says Juan Miguel, of Tropicsur. "Probably even better than in previous years, although Spanish mangoes are always of superior quality, which is why they
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