With 218 votes in favor and 58 against, French MPs are asking Emmanuel Macron to tell the European Commission that they oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA) if the countries of the South American trading bloc do not comply with European agricultural health regulations, as well as
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The bush berry campaign in Switzerland is nearing its peak. The strawberry market seems to be recovering to some extent after weeks of volume pressure, while raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are successively hitting the market. Martin Egger (r), berry salesman at Tobi Seeobst AG, spoke
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Zerbinati, Italy's leading producer of fresh vegetables and tasty ready meals, is expanding its line of vegetable burgers - which now also includes four references from the 'Crock' line - by launching the new Burger'Z: three recipes inspired by
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In week 22, fruit and vegetables by weight in the large-scale retail trade equalled the values of 2022, while Lcc was still growing. Among the channels, discount fruit and vegetables are now growing again after months of stagnation. In the focus by fruit and vegetable category, strawberries are about to
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Baby leaves are very complex crops to manage because of the delicate production and very short cycles that require ideal growing conditions for excellent production. Especially in summer, with the high temperatures, it is necessary to create a habitat
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Zerbinatil launches new Burger'Z on the market: three quinoa recipes: Quinoa, carrots and sweet potatoes, Quinoa broccoli and courgettes, Quinoa, spinach and cabbage. read more

The new cherry 'gift box' could not but come from the home of chocolates (Alba, in the Cuneo province). It was Lorenzo Brigante, 26, who came up with the idea. He is the owner of Cascina Malcotti which covers almost 6 hectares of hazelnut groves, cherry orchards and apricot orchards. read more

Following the tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the produce industry is feeling a sense of relief. read more

On 20 and 21 June, the technical staff ofISI Sementis will be delighted to welcome all operators in the sector to visit the demo greenhouse specially set up at the Brunelli farm in the province of Verona (specifically in Via La Valle nr. 5 - Buttapietra).   read more

On Tuesday, 13 June, the last meeting of the season of the Assomela Marketing Committee was held. The meeting was an opportunity to take stock of the 2022/2023 campaign and to discuss possible scenarios for the coming season. Apple stocks
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The University of California (UCR) is to release a new high density avocado scion cultivar. BL516, which will be marketed as Luna UCR and is pending plant variety protection in the US, officially comes out in June and is the programme’s second release in the last 20 years. read more

Foodservice supplier Brakes has launched a new campaign to help caterers across schools, colleges and universities capitalise on the new ‘plant forward’ trend. read more

Professional standards body BASIS has launched an online course to help farming industry professionals understand how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. read more

Philippine fresh produce growers have gained access to enhanced cold chain logistics after Aboitiz Group’s Fresh Depot deployed modular and sustainable cold storage units across key growing regions.  read more

The European Union has strengthened controls on imports of Egyptian oranges and other foods from different countries, according to a regulation published in the Official Journal of the EU. read more

Morocco’s exports of fresh and processed berries totalled 157,616 tons in the first four months of 2023 compared to 218,904 in the same period last year, representing a 28% drop, due to competition from the Egyptian market and adverse weather. read more

Visitors to the 16th National Organic Conference are in for an immersive experience showcasing the best of organic food and farming, with opportunities to attend discussions on supply chains and food networks, explore the latest scientific advancements in the sector, and tour a local organic
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The storms accompanied by hail recorded this week have affected more than 1,700 hectares, mainly of citrus crops, in the regions of Plana Baixa and Costera and some inland towns of the Spanish province of Castellon. The estimated value of the losses comes close to one million Euro. Damages have
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This season, Zespri tripled its red kiwi exports, with the RubyRed variety read more

This project is part of the strategy of using new sales channels such as selected greengrocers and the hotel and catering trade. Princesa Amandine is currently available in 14 supermarket chains. read more