The European Parliament has just rejected by a large majority the new Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products, one of the cornerstones of the Farm to Fork Strategy presented by the European Commission in June 2020. read more

Affected by rainfall in the production areas of Chile, the arrival volume of air-freighted cherries from Chile was small in the first half of the week, with only a few shipments arriving at the market each time. However, the quantity increased significantly in the second half of the week. The
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This year, the Spanish citrus season began with a slight delay at the end of September with the early varieties Satsumas / Okitsu. "As brand sellers, we usually only start with the Oronules and Arrufatina varieties from mid-October. Here, too, there was a slight delay this year due to the
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Tajikistan concluded its persimmon harvest season. Cold weather earlier this year damaged persimmon orchards, leading to a low yield and record-high prices. Traditionally priced at 0.25 euro per kilogram, this year's persimmons reach up to 1.24 euro per kilogram in various markets. read more

The leafy vegetable and brassicas season in Murcia and other eastern regions is now well underway with regular volumes to satisfy European markets. However, after a very good start to the season, demand towards the end of November has declined. read more

Wind is always a weather factor that should not be underestimated in agriculture, as it is capable of damaging all plantations, from trees, shrubs and even covered crops. If the species is fragile or if there are delicate parts, flowers and fruits, the violent movement of the air can cause
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"The IV Gamma is proving to be fundamental for developing radicchio consumption in areas of Italy where this reference is not in the population's consumption habits: above all, it is strategic for making Veneto IGP radicchio known where market penetration is
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Central Otago producer Ardgour Valley Orchards is officially launching its export program. Director Sharon Kirk said three specialty apricot varieties, bred by Plant & Food Research specifically for the Central Otago growing region, will be exported between December and February. The program
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Tomato growers in central India have been increasingly worried about the volatility that extreme weather events have brought to the region. For much of the area, the last decade has been punctuated by severe droughts that led to significant crop loss, impacting the livelihoods of local farmers.
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Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC dba Dulcinea is initiating a voluntary recall of 4,872 cases of Malichita brand whole cantaloupe. The voluntary recall is due to the FDAs ongoing investigation of an outbreak involving Malichita brand cantaloupe. The cantaloupes are potentially contaminated with
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A shipment of mushrooms containing a bacteria known to make some people seriously ill has been identified and destroyed. "Several pallets" of enoki mushrooms sent to King's Lynn were found to contain listeria, which can pose serious health risks to newborn babies, pregnant women and people with
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After last year's great success and fantastic solidarity chain, supermarket brand Sole365 is once again committed to supporting needy families in Campania by donating 50,000 meals in the run-up to the festive season, thanks to the SpesaSospesa.org charity initiative, promoted
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Faced with growing challenges in the agricultural sector in an increasingly difficult financial environment, efficiency has never been more critical for farmers. As inflation continues to push up production costs, the prices received for
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There are still a few weeks to go before Christmas, a time when the consumption of king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) tends to increase considerably. However, demand seems to be lively already at the start of the 2023 campaign, while supply is rather low. read more

Antonio Ruggiero continues with his brand journey and is back in communication these days with a major multi-channel advertising campaign. read more

After three years on a roller coaster, in 2023 the confidence level of Europeans is showing timid signs of recovery. In 2022, the lowest point had been reached, lower even than the one reached at the height of the pandemic, with repercussions in the perceptions and experiences of Italian purchasing managers. This is
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A complete service package around exotics, particularly ripening and packaging. That is the new Fruit Service Collective's (FSC) - an independent business unit within the MAGO holding company - primary objective. The company will start operating from a 6600m² warehouse in the Meer transport
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In response to the increasing capacity reductions, MSC has decided on a $297 per TEU surcharge on shipments transiting the Panama Canal. It followed the announcement on Tuesday by CMA CGM of a $150 per TEU ‘Panama Adjustment Factor’, valid from 1 January. MSC’s surcharge, almost double
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We are currently in the middle of the vegetable season in Almeria, but the watermelon planting is going to start in some areas of Almeria in just a matter of weeks, and those plantings will determine the size of the supply which will start reaching the European markets in mid-April. read more

In Ukraine, the winter vegetable is rapidly diminishing, and prices of onions may soar to last year's levels after the New Year. read more