Trading and purchasing activity in the table beet market in Ukraine has been quite stable in March. However, the situation in the segment changed dramatically at the beginning of this week, and the demand fell noticeably, EastFruit project analysts report. read more

For the beginning of next week, difficult nights are in store for Italian fruit growers, especially those located in northern Italy, as a sharp drop in temperature is expected, which will bring the mercury columns to indicate values around 0°C. On the disturbance front,
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Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a kraft paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables in real time when coupled to an electronic device. In an apple or cabbage, for example, it can detect carbendazim, a
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On 29 and 30 March 2023, the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council reached an agreement on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The outcome of the RED III negotiations is considered an acceptable compromise for EU farmers, explains Copa
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Coldiretti, Confagricoltura, Cia, Copagri and the Consorzio di Bonifica Veroneselanciano the alarm: 'As of today, it is not possible to guarantee the opening of the new irrigation season,' which would be scheduled for Saturday 15 April. read more

If dates experience sales peaks during Ramadan, as well as during the Christmas holidays, companies marketing dried and dehydrated fruit have realised that it is essential to be on the shelves for 12 months of the year. Among these is certainly
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The new season of Cosmic Crisp® has begun, with the South Tyrolean consortia VOG and VIP engaged in marketing in Italy, Spain, Germany and other European countries. Thanks to the entry into production of the new plants, the heavenly apple arrives on international markets
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An endangered national park, 'thirsty' farms and the Spanish right wing doing everything to make water theft legal. This is the picture that is emerging in Andalusia, and which has prompted Brussels to threaten Spain with dragging it into court. Hard to say who the
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The potato market is quite stable at the moment, says Frank Poelman, Dutch potato wholesaler Landjuweel's buyer. "Prices must increase here and there, though, else it'll become harder to convince growers. After all, high fries contracts are being offered and exports are going well," he says. read more

A strawberry patent infringement lawsuit against the former chief of a breeding institute hasn't borne fruit and is running out of steam. read more

"Social alarm": this is how the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) describes the current escalation of robberies and assaults that thieves are perpetrating in the agricultural sector of the Valencia Region. The organisation presided over by Cristóbal Aguado detects that, in addition to the thefts
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MSC has reinforced its continuous investment in Africa with the introduction of the AGL brand. Standing for “Africa Global Logistics”, AGL is the new name for the business formerly known as Bolloré Africa Logistics, or BAL. read more

In Antwerp, Governor Cathy Berx, MPs Luk Lemmens, Kathleen Helsen, Jan De Haes, Mireille Colson and provincial official Maarten Puls received strawberries from the Ghesellen van de Aardbei van Hoogstraten. read more

PersiSKIN, the Valencian company that proposes a sustainable solution to take advantage of the surplus persimmon from the Valencian fields through the manufacture of natural leather, has become the winner of the third edition of the Fashion StartUp Contest. read more

The global bell pepper market had been marked by weather challenges earlier in the season, causing lower availability and higher prices, particularly in European countries. In Germany, the supply of bell peppers has now increased again, mainly from Spain, Turkey, and the Benelux countries,
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Irish Food Board Bord Bia has confirmed that “monitoring sanctions” were applied in the case of a company that incorrectly labelled French potatoes, using a Bord Bia quality logo that can only be used on potatoes grown in Ireland. read more

Mondi, a prominent player in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band that can hold individually labeled products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic. read more

The Region of Valencia will be the leading European producing area when it comes to the expansion of the new Kino extra-late variety, which will allow the Valencian sector to extend the marketing campaign for mandarins from March-April until May or even early June. It is said that the fruit will
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Understanding the behavior and avocado seasonality of producers are necessary to identify the opportunities that exist in the US market. By being aware of the fluctuations in availability and pricing during different periods of the year, producers can maximize their profits while buyers can
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The Sicilian bell pepper campaign takes place between September and late June in the various areas of the island. The main productions are grown in polytunnels along the southern coast, but good quantities also come from greenhouses. The main type is the "1/2 long" or "3/4" (lamuyo)". FreshPlaza
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