According to sources from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DROSS Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU), in 2022-23, there were record seizures of high-value narcotics like cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs, including methamphetamine. The figures were far higher than corresponding seizures in 2020-21
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Trade fair appointments for Barbera International, which will be present with its own stand at Fruit Attraction, in Madrid (3-5 October), and immediately afterwards in Paris for Natexpo (22-24 October). At Fruit Attraction with the Ice Collective and the launch of the new citrus fruit campaign Barbera fruit products read more

COAG Almeria denounced "the non-compliance with the Food Chain Law just as Almeria's fruit and vegetable campaign is starting, as some products are being sold below production costs, especially zucchini and cucumber, which, to date, are being auctioned below 30 cents." read more

If Ukraine's international relations with certain Asian countries change, the export of Red Delicious apples could significantly increase. This opinion was expressed in an interview by Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm (Chernivtsi region). Currently, Red Delicious apples make
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The Agency for Research on Cancer, one of the operational arms of the WHO, listed it as a 'probable human carcinogen' in 2015. Now for glyphosate, the EU Commission has proposed to renew the marketing authorisation for another ten years. The proposal, which after
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Stadler cultures de champignons SA has been producing mushrooms in Aigle VD since 1943. The company was founded by Armin Stadler, who bought a former parquet factory and converted it into a mushroom farm. Since then, electricity has been produced in Aigle by water power, with the help of a water
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Some fruits of African origin could become new crops, given their unexplored potential; some fruits, hitherto only known locally, could supplement unbalanced diets and thus prevent nutritional deficiencies. According to a study by the University of
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Centuries seem to have passed since the explosion of consumption in the home that generated the pandemic. An abnormal situation from which, it was said, we would emerge better off. This has not been the case. At least as far as fruit and vegetable consumption is concerned. The figures returned to 'normal' by mid
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The new greenhouses of La Quercia Kiwi Plants, a company owned by Denis Magalotti, were completed a few weeks ago. They are located in Cesena, at the border with Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), and they cover 6000 sq m in addition to the over three existing hectares. read more

Global table grape exports declined compared to the previous season, but appear to remain on a growth trajectory, according to a recent Rabobank report. Supplying countries grapple with various challenges while striving for efficiency improvements. Green seedless varieties are gaining
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In order to combat food waste and celebrate the value of food, the every day low price Sole365 (Ap Commerciale-Megamark-Selex) brand has launched the Good to Eat initiative with the aim of promoting food awareness and a responsible approach to food.
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The potato chain is ready to innovate, communicate and grow. Together with the company Antonio Ruggiero, we identified the steps for brand growth, focusing on the results obtained thanks to advertising investments and the enhancement of segmentation by destination
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The Harmoniz R&D team has been working for years to address the agronomic challenges (yield and pathogen resistance), without ignoring the more explicitly commercial ones: taste, shelf life, freshness, nutritional values and attractive external fruit appearance… read more

After extensive discussions with the trade associations of the agriculture sector in the provinces of Forlì-Cesena and Rimini, the Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Romagna approved, at its meeting on Thursday 21 September, an extraordinary intervention for companies operating in the
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The Almeria-based company Keops Agro is looking for tools to produce more while caring for the environment. It does so thanks to its commitment to regenerative agriculture and the Epigen Healthy Bite seal. This certification endorses its production with sustainable techniques that favour the
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EastFruit analysts have repeatedly drawn attention to record high prices for grapes in Uzbekistan this season. After a short pause in the first week of September, prices for these products resumed rising. Over the past two weeks, wholesale prices for the seedless Kishmish grape variety have
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It is this commitment of the founder of the premium brand SanLucar, Stephan Rötzer, that has led the global food industry player to a success story. Also in the Italian market, where the company has been present for three years. Since the company's foundation in
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The broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and artichoke summer campaign is coming to a close in Spain, and, shortly, the planting of seeds for the autumn and winter campaign will start in the southeast, a more export-oriented area (Europe's main producing area). read more

The 2023/24 season will be characterised by containment in Natural Tropic. The generalised drop in production in the sector will mean that the Malaga firm will go from 4 million kilos of mango last year to around 700,000 kg. And although prices are currently high (1.6€/kg
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INDUSER, the Andalusian company that manufactures and designs packaging lines for the fruit and vegetable sector, will once again be taking part in Fruit Attraction. At its stand D25 in Hall 9, it will present the recent innovations it has developed at its facilities, located in El Ejido (Almeria). read more