According to the Union of Associations of Nut Producers of Moldova, the members of the organization began to receive requests to buy walnut kernels this week. This has occasionally happened before, but Moldovan export traders did not respond to such requests, since the main market for Moldovan
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The Natural Fruit Company (TNFC), an agribusiness specialising in the production and marketing of citrus, melons and watermelons, continues its commitment to sustainable actions that implement the goals set out in its social responsibility strategy. read more

Fruit breeding has a long generation time as it takes years to develop a new table grape or cherry variety. As a result, global warming is a significant concern to factor in and one that impacts all regions in the world. “Due to the long propagation time, we need to predict 10 to 20 years in
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- I think that inspecting cherry orchards after frost surprised many of us," says Mr Grzegorz Pagacz from Biała Rządowa, near Wieluń. As our interviewee explains, he observes the greatest frost damage on the Kordia variety. read more

The 'Pelato di Napoli' still awaits IGP recognition. Two years after the publication in the Official Gazette of the production regulations for the Igp peeled tomatoes of Naples, Campania is still waiting for the final step, i.e. Community registration of the quality mark; read more

While waiting for European recognition of the Protected Geographical Indication (click here to read more), the Basilicata strawberry is making its way onto the market with themed initiatives, such as the 'Strawberry of Basilicata Party'. The event, conceived by Nicola Vallinoto and Antonio Orlando, was
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Over the past few nights, the frost has made itself felt on fruit and vegetable production in Emilia-Romagna. As we anticipated in our article (click here to read more), apricots and stone fruits in general were among the most affected crops. For an update on the situation we have
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Dole Food Company is introducing a new juicier, more aromatic and golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience read more

"Asparagus and spring simply belong together - and with rising temperatures around Easter, the vegetable grows and so does the desire for the first fresh, German asparagus," says Joachim Rukwied, President of the German Farmers' Association (DBV). read more

Compared to the previous year, 415,315 t were exported. This is an increase of 17 %. The most important target markets include China, the USA and South Korea. The targets for promotional activities in these markets have been exceeded, freshfruitportal reports. read more

Ecuador sent its first official shipment of pitahaya to the Chinese market on Monday, April 10. Four exporting companies of Palora, canton of the province of Morona Santiago, exported 7,745 kg of pitahaya to the Asian giant. read more

As of last week, Selenella New Potatoes are back in the fruit and vegetable departments of Italy's best shops. A high quality product, the result of the work of a 100% Italian mill, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. The harvest began in Sicily,
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Overall, the bell pepper season in Almeria, Spain, is drawing to a close. In isolated cases, such as in the Berja area, located in the higher altitudes of Almeria, small quantities are still being produced. Red and yellow peppers may still be available until the end of April. This development
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The now-famous festival dedicated to the King of Spring: the PGI Paestum Artichoke is back. The event will take place in the village of Gromola in Capaccio-Paestum from 22 to 25 April, and again on 29 April and 1 May 2023. read more

Freskon says it is set to become a magnet for international interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with a growing number of exhibitors from 15 countries (Greece, Uganda, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Egypt, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland,
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The potato season is starting in Egypt and is marked by abundant production, high demand, stable prices, and no particular challenges except for a few shipment complications. Mohammad Hassan, export manager of Al Gamal-Plantix, gives an overview of the upcoming season. read more

In 2006, a pest arrived in Spain that affects tomato plants and causes great losses throughout the value chain. It is Tuta absoluta, a lepidopteran leafminer that mainly attacks the leaves of the plant to feed on the parenchyma, a tissue involved in a large part of the
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UK: M&S confirms news on prices of over 100 essential items - and shoppers will be pleased read more

Despite initial concerns about global freight bottlenecks and two spells of unseasonal rains, Indian grape exports to Europe for the 2022-23 season (December to April) skyrocketed. Up until April 10, India exported 7,932 containers (containing 15 tons of grapes each), up from the 7,626
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Last nights' frost has compromised production in 2023. This was pointed out by Paolo Lavagnini from San Benedetto, an official of the Eastern Lombardy Cia in Mantua, who collected numerous reports from member companies; read more