The Citrus Management Committee (CGC), the national association that integrates private operators, regrets "the historic mistake" of the Intercitrus Producer Association (formed by ASAJA, UPA and COAG) in vetoing today, in the Governing Committee held this morning, the extension of the standard.
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Egypt is a major exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the most delicious fruits are often not exported commercially. These hidden gems are often only available locally, and are a must-try for anyone visiting Egypt. However, EastFruit must warn you that reading about these mouth-watering
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The Court of Appeal of Catania ratified the 15,000 euro fine and one year in prison sentence imposed on a tomato producer for the illegal breeding of a protected tomato variety. The conviction is based on the crime established in the second paragraph of article 517ter of the criminal code,
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“It’s a difficult time to be in the sweet potato business and farming in general, due to high input costs,” says Jacy Barnes Clapp with North Carolina-based Farm Pak. “High input costs, particularly related to labor, have resulted in a few farmers to either stop growing sweet potatoes
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EastFruit analysts note with regret that the global fruit and vegetable trade has not found a solution to the problem of transporting goods through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal due to ongoing terrorist attacks on civilian ships by the Yemeni Houthis. read more

Van de Velde Packaging will showcase its latest folding and solid cardboard packaging solutions at Fruit Logistica, the international trade show for the fruit and vegetable sector. Van de Velde Systems will also be present with some impressive packaging machines, the Belgian company reports. read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to the increasing frequency of media reports about Kazakhstan’s export successes in the field of vegetables. This is somewhat surprising, because it is far from reality, and it is appropriate to say that Kazakhstan is the largest market for vegetables in
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Alterations to Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have sparked unease amongst advocates for the Pacific Islander workforce. The changes, aimed at worker protection, could potentially evoke a dark chapter in Australia's past. read more

EastFruitanalysts draw attention to the ongoing problems with oversupply of fresh onions in the countries of Central Asia, which we warned about back in June 2023 in the article “ Onion bubble ”. We recently reported about the same problem with onions in Uzbekistan , where prices now are
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Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction read more

La Unió Llauradora has denounced the "disastrous campaign that lemon producers in the Spanish Region of Valencia, primarily in the province of Alicante, are enduring, with extremely low prices that do not cover their costs and have already caused losses exceeding 26 million euros." read more

The conflicts in the Middle East are impacting global shipping lanes and putting renewed pressure on shipping freight rates. In Brazil, the main impact is expected to be felt from February, according to industry analysts. Market concerns that could affect the country include rising freight
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The year just ended was characterised by fluctuating consumption in the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, with a negative first half and a positive second half. read more

The supply, and sizing, of limes coming out of Mexico is largely weather-dependent. Right now, limes are being shipped out of Martínez de la Torre in the state of Veracruz in the country. read more

Conscious eating is trendy, and not just in the context of Veganuary. The consumption of fresh and processed vegetables in Germany has once again gone up last year - to a total of 109 kg per capita. Tomatoes have once again secured their spot as the most popular vegetable in Germany. read more

According to preliminary data and information on developments over the first six to nine months of 2023, global trade in bananas displayed signs of recovery from the more severe supply shortages experienced in the previous two years. read more

During the meeting, Carmen Crespo highlighted the investment effort in water policy made by the Andalusian Government and as proof of this she highlighted the fact that 42% of the public works carried out in Andalusia have been for water, "which has a direct impact on the economy and the environment".
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Zerbinati, Italy's leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and fresh vegetables, is launching a new line of ready meals "Gusto&Equilibro, Il mio piatto unico" atMarca 2024; read more

The rainy season is affecting the quality and price of fruits and vegetables imported into Singapore from Malaysia. According to traders, the supply of these produce in Malaysia has dwindled, leading to an increase in wholesale prices. Consequently, vendors are compelled to transfer these
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In the new year South African consumer demand for fresh produce has been significantly lower, reports an agricultural economist, which has been placing pressure on prices. read more