The national organs of Agrocepi, while appreciating the initiatives of the Meloni government for the substantial resources allocated to investments in the agri-food sector, appeal to the same government and Parliament in relation to certain strategic measures for the sector. read more

Egyptian grapes fill the headlines in the industry, both when it comes to positive achievements and when it is the protagonist of real scandals. As reported by east-fruit.com, the African country's grapes are infamous for scandals concerning illegal use
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The operational mushroom business of Integra Hoyerswerda gGmbH will cease operations on May 31, 2024. This was announced by the Saxony-based company headquartered in Hoyerswerda last Friday. "Due to the enormous cost explosions in recent years and the currently unenforceable price increases in
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Time to take stock of the debut season of Romagna strawberries produced using the above-ground technique. After following its launch (click here for more details) and developments in the following months (click here for more details), with producer Stefano Zavoli, of the company of the same name in
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More than 150 of the UK’s leading potato producers and industry representatives will be gathering in Dundee with the aim of boosting growers’ confidence amidst the current sector challenges. read more

There is a steady supply of avocados from Mexico at the moment. “We’re seeing plenty of good quality fruit out of Mexico which is great for this time of year when demand for the Big Game typically starts to climb,” says Brooke Becker, vice president of sales for Mission Produce. Inc. read more

As the pomelo season concludes, a Chinese New Year atmosphere surrounds Pinghe county, the main source of pomelo from China. The locals now have a moment to themselves after the intense harvest season. read more

Innovative marketing strategies and promotions can make the difference for a product and win over consumers. This is what is happening with Jingold kiwis, which were promoted in 16 wholesale markets from North to South last week through the project 'The
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MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AINIA and AIMPLAS that brings together the entire packaging value chain, has announced the second edition of the MP2024 Awards.
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The UK’s fruit and flower growers face an “existential threat” from new post-Brexit border checks that could damage business and affect next year’s crops, the country’s biggest farming body has said. read more

"One could say that the evolution of the national banana sector has marked the path that the global banana industry follows. Thus, we can consider ourselves pioneers in certain markets that began being marginal and that now constitute strategic markets for the banana sector, such as Russia, to
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Yield is one of the most important elements for both producer and retailer. Thanks to our scientific expertise and many years of experience, atSyngenta Vegetable Seeds we provide the entire supply chain with products and solutions that
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The Regional Minister of Industry, Ecological Transition and Digital Business, Mikel Irujo, together with the new Directors of Business Development, Iñigo Arruti, of Nasuvinsa, Carlos Chocarro, and the recently incorporated Managing Director of Sodena, Iñaki Larraya, visited the

Spanish Embassy in Madrid on Monday.
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Lower product availability and subdued demand due to above-average temperatures mark the Fruit and Vegetable Exchange. An example of this comes from the Sicilian Tarocco oranges, which have entered the height of the campaign but with demand and pigmentation still not optimal. Signs of weakness on the
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The Maïsadour group has embarked on the kiwi adventure. The French cooperative based in southwestern France wants to “offer farmers new outlets and encourage crop diversification.” It has therefore formed a partnership with SIKIG (International Gaves Kiwi Society) in order to “develop the
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Manuel Lainez Andrés has been appointed director of Agri-Food Innovation and Development and director of the Cajamar Group Foundation, which is responsible for its companies Cajamar Innova, Plataforma Tierra and the two experimental centres specialising in Mediterranean agriculture that the company has set up.
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) reports that a total of 33.8 million cartons (4,5 kg equivalent) were inspected for export up until week two, which is 17% more than the same time last year. read more

Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the Federal Order (DA-2022-42) issued on December 29, 2022, which prohibited importing fresh bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain into the United States to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis
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With the arrival of the first Mauritanian watermelons on January 18th, this year's season is getting off to an exceptionally early start. "Last year, we offered Mauritanian goods for the first time, and the season didn't really get going until the beginning of March. The goods were very well
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The operational mushroom business of Integra Hoyerswerda gGmbH will cease operations on May 31, 2024. This was announced by the Saxony-based company headquartered in Hoyerswerda last Friday. "Due to the enormous cost explosions in recent years and the currently unenforceable price increases in
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