Although parallel trade permits have allowed plant protection products to be imported into the UK, based on regulatory assessment work done in another EU country, sales of parallel products will end on June 30. Losing the permits, will inevitably lead to price rises and less availability for
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On April 12, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it had opened an investigation into tariffs and other unilateral restrictions on 2,455 Chinese items banned by Taiwan, including agricultural products, textiles, minerals and petrochemicals. In doing so, Beijing is following the
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While the recent California rains have partly pushed back the start of the organic blueberry season in the state, that may just be a good thing. “We’re probably 10 days to two weeks away from getting started,” says Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms, noting color break is starting now
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The global orange trade currently faces various challenges across the different markets. In the Netherlands, importers believe the cold weather in Northern Europe may be beneficial for citrus sales. However, the lack of demand for oranges in Belgium is also also being accredited to colder
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The primeur (early fruit and vegetable) season in Morocco is coming to an end. Producers and exporters deplore a difficult year, marked by bad weather conditions, water crisis, general cost increases, and the prohibition to produce some products or to export others. read more

Ukraine cannot avoid the influence of external factors on the cost of fruits in the country. This summer promises to be challenging for Ukrainian fruit consumers. As a result of Russia's occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukrainians have lost access to early vegetables, sweet cherries, and
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"Weather permitting, the harvesting of melons will start in mid-June and continue until mid-September. Watermelons will instead be harvested between early July and late August," reports Christopher Bernardi, representative from Rimini Bernardi Ortofrutta. "We are attending Macfrut (D4, 29),
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For the first time in quite some time, the development of sales of fresh fruit/vegetables/potatoes in March 2023 does not lag behind the market as a whole, but is even above average with a plus of twelve percent compared to the same month of the previous year. Looking at the first three months of the
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The General Assembly of the members of the AOP Gruppo VI.VA. was held a few days ago. Visione Valore Soc. Coop. and was the occasion for the renewal of the members of the Board of Directors with the enlargement to eleven representatives of the associated POs and the handover of the
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The LogiMAT - International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management took place in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 April. The packaging expert RAJA presented itself there on two exhibition stands and appreciated the intensive exchange with customers and interested parties. read more

Water and energy saving solutions, irrigation and ecosystem services, remote control, field demonstrations. These are some of the activities of the renewed Macfrute Acqua Campusn the dynamic area at Rimini Expo Centre (3-5 May) organised by Cesena Fiera, Anbi
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The Alegra Group at Macfrut 2023 will turn the spotlight on the upcoming summer campaign and bring to the Rimini Expo Centre, from 3 to 5 May, new products in the wake of high quality and a high level of service. Alegra, Brio and Valfrutta Fresco (Hall D3, stand 115)
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The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced six new varieties of mangoes that can be cultivated in a high-density format. The project is part of the World Bank-sponsored Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project, which has allocated Rs 13 bln (€143 mln) to the State
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A cross between two species of the Vitis genus, Kyoho grapes are famous for their size, appearance, and exceptional flavor. As of 2017, the International Organization of Vine and Wine reported that the large, flavorful grapes were the most widely grown variety in the world — but since
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For the fourth consecutive year, with more than 100 people participating, the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) has kicked off the Symposium on Agricultural Social Responsibility in the city of San Luis Potosí. The event started yesterday and will close today, April 28. read more

Radishes and young onions are now being harvested from Tyrolean farmers. Salads will follow soon According to SPAR, the decades-long partnership with the farmers guarantees a smooth and speedy process so that customers can enjoy the spring vegetables as fresh as possible. read more

The Polish apple season has had its challenges, but overall the season has been pretty good, Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for Polish apple exporter Ewa-Bis, explains: “I think that the season, which will soon end, can be considered a successful one. We’ve exported an impressive number of
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The Avocado Society of Kenya has organized the second International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2023, which will be held at Sarit Expo center Nairobi, Kenya, on 31st May – 2nd June 2023, themed, "Growing Avocados Sustainably". The event will draw participation of
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The second annual Western Growers Specialty Crop Automation Report reveals a 25 percent increase in average year-over-year agtech investment as the labor shortage persists read more

Ulma Packaging, present in Italy with its branch in Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), one of the 23 in the group, will be present from 3 to 5 May at the trade fair of reference for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector in Italy and abroad, with automated solutions for the
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