On 12 January 2024, the Board of Appeal of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) issued its long-awaited decision in the dispute concerning the novelty of Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apple varieties. At the end of a complex and detailed legal analysis, the Board found that the decision
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The Argentinian pear and apple producer and exporter, Fruit World, is seeing good demand for pears due to low stocks in European markets who are asking for different varieties. According to Santiago Lyons, the Sales Manager of Fruit World: "This year production volumes are similar to last
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“There are very few Peruvian mangos on the market at the moment,” according to a French operator. Last year, volumes were sufficient but the current campaign got off to a later start. Numerous climate phenomena have severely impacted Peruvian production. Kent, “the main variety recognized
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Since February 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor officials in Orenburg have conducted quarantine phytosanitary checks at Russian border checkpoints, warehouses, control posts, and delivery sites for 1,151,000 tons of imported sub-quarantine products from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
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Berries Paradise has announced two recent initiatives--the release of 'Sweet Bliss™' and its eco-friendly blueberry packaging. These endeavors are launching initially at a major retailer in Mexico and subsequently expanding to the U.S. and then globally. read more

The panel of speakers, composed of representatives of institutions (Committee of the Regions, European Commission, Regions), scientists and experts, aimed to advance the debate on the serious water situation in Europe and its impact on the agricultural sector. read more

Latvian farmers have staged protests in 16 locations across the country, calling for an immediate prohibition on the importation of food products from Russia and Belarus, according to Delfi. Despite the European Union not sanctioning Russian agricultural products, Latvian President Edgars
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COEXPHAL's president and manager, Juan Antonio González and Luis Miguel Fernández, respectively, held a meeting last Friday with officials from the Andalusian Regional Government, including the Government Delegate, Aránzazu Martín, and the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Carmen Crespo,
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As EU farmers' protests persist, South African agriculturalists are assessing potential impacts on local production and exports. The protests in the EU primarily concern decreasing agricultural subsidies, the push for reduced chemical and fertiliser use, and the need for import protection. These
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In 2023, the gross crop yield for seed onions rose by 9.2 percent compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the gross yield for ware potatoes fell by 5.6 percent. Gross yields for barley (-20.3 percent) and wheat (-7.4 percent) were also down. This is evident from the definitive arable crop
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The Alegra Group, a leading player in the national and European fruit and vegetable sector, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2024, the historic reference event for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will be held in Berlin from 7 to 9 February at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre. The three companies of the Group
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The red gold of Sicily lands in Berlin. Once again this year, in fact, the Consorzio di Tutela della Igp Pomodoro di Pachinos will be present from 7 to 9 February at 'Fruit Logistica', the great international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food industry, with its own stand in the exhibition area set up
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February 7 marks the start of Fruit Logistica 2024 and Felix Instruments invites visitors to its booth in Hall 3.1 / Stand C-22. It will feature its developments in produce quality assessment with its Produce Quality Meters which integrate AI and NIR Spectroscopy for precision and efficiency. read more

The three-day Demo Days Fruttispeciale Sicilia organised by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the end of January ended to the great satisfaction of the seed company; read more

New IV Gamma proposals thanks to an innovative plant recently inaugurated, important club projects in the field of stone fruits and table grapes, and all the excellence of its members' production: the basket of novelties and confirmations that Naturitalia, a leading company in the field of fruit and vegetables, has to offer is rich.
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The CIV- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present with its own stand in the common space "Piazza Italia" of CSO ITALIA at the FRUITLOGISTICA trade fair in Berlin. read more

The latest data from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development reveals the trends in the EU citrus imports. The detailed document shows that in January, the EU imported 51,687 tonnes of oranges, a notable increase from December's 13,472 tonnes. read more

In a Parisian market, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms are approximately 50% cheaper than their French equivalents. Many people empathizes with the difficulties French farmers face and desire to support them. However, very often it is simply unfeasible to purchase locally produced food. read more

After a somewhat complicated national campaign due to the difficulties that have arisen, such as the price war, the rise in costs and the drop in demand, the Alicante-based company ends its 2023 national grape season with an exceptional Christmas campaign, increasing the number of grapes harvested.
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The Dover District Council (DDC) in Kent has issued a warning about the potential risk of bankruptcy following the withdrawal of £3m in funding for essential checks at the Port of Dover. These checks are crucial for monitoring illicit pork products that might contain African Swine Fever (ASF).
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