In a joint operation of the Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency this Saturday, 25 tons of almonds with very dangerous toxins were seized in Alicante. Three Spanish nationals and one Dutch citizen were arrested. They were detained for the alleged crimes of forgery of documents and against public health. read more

Trials of international dialogue between wholesale markets. Business missions of the delegation of Mercabarna, the wholesale market of Barcelona, represented by the managing body and some wholesalers, were held in Padua and Verona, organised by Fedagromercati-Confcommercio
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Confagricoltura Emilia Romagna is beginning to write the numbers of the disaster in the crater hit by the flood. We are talking about at least 10 million fruit trees to be uprooted - in particular peach and kiwii trees, which are more sensitive to water stagnation, but also apricot trees - along the
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A recent TikTok 'life hack' - widely shared on the social media platform – promises to give your avocados a longer lifespan. But health experts are urging people to take caution because the trick could actually be making you ill. They claim the hack is a breeding ground for deadly bacteria. read more

If there is one reference in the national markets, from north to south, that is the pepper, thanks to a campaign that leaves both producers and traders satisfied; read more

The development of international relations and the acquisition of new customers from beyond the Alps is an essential cornerstone of the strategic development policies of CAATCentro Agro Alimentare di Torino and APGO Associazione Piemontese Grossisti
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EastFruit experts draw attention to very interesting information recently released in the United States concerning the consumption trends of various fruits and berries in this country over the past decade. read more

South African citrus sources have said they are confident of a good season in the US this year, with indications of a good crop and fruit of excellent quality. read more

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British apple growers must receive a fairer share of the prices consumers are paying supermarkets for their fruit in order to stay in business, says industry body Bapl. read more

Grower organisation Bapl has appealed to all UK supermarkets to boost their uptake of British apples this coming season and invest in initiatives to reinvigorate the domestic apple category. read more

Since 1991, The Spanish Federation of Wooden Packaging and its Components (Fedemco) has represented Spanish companies that manufacture wooden containers for fresh produce, as well as pallets, boxes and cases for agri-food, industrial packaging, wooden packaging components, plywood, machinery and
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English farmers and landowners will receive funding and support for projects to create new habitats for wildlife, help protected sites and boost efforts to reach net zero, alongside sustainable food production, the government confirmed yesterday (18 May). read more

Leading salad brand Florette and UK outdoor activities company Go Ape have joined forces to give shoppers a ‘taste of adventure’ while on a budget this summer. read more

Logistics UK has highlighted its members’ concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model in a roundtable meeting with government this week. read more

The watermelon season in Turkey has kicked off, and according to Coskun Eren, marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Eren, everything is pretty much smooth sailing so far: “The general expectations for our watermelon season are okay for now. We will start with the open field
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In marketing year (MY) 2022/23, FAS Santiago estimates that table grape production will decrease by 8.6 percent, reaching 720,000 tons. It predicts that exports will decrease by 8.7 percent, totaling  555,000 tons. read more

The lemon season in Mexico has started earlier than usual and with good volumes and a wide range of sizes. Luis Gudino, CEO of SiCar Farms says the current crop of lemons is an off bloom which is allowing for product availability before the regular lemon season begins in July. This season is
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Italian foreign trade in fruit and vegetables breathes a sigh of relief when faced with the balance of the first two months, exports are back in the lead, surpassing imports in volume, and likewise in value. This is the image of the analysis of Istat data on fruit and vegetable import-export
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Consumers are pleased that the much sought-after cultivated blueberries are now available all year round. However, it is often forgotten that they are in season in Germany from July to September. For reasons of freshness, quality and sustainability, it is recommended,
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