La UNIÓ Llauradora has asked the European Commission to initiate an investigation “for possible commercial dumping of citrus fruits from Egypt on the Community market” based on Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 8, 2016, on protection against
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Officine Mingozzi implemented a flame treatment to solve the woolly aphid problem, using their own machines. read more

According to Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration, a 51.7-ton shipment of Chilean cherries stopped at the border due to excessive levels of pesticide residues is to be destroyed or returned to the South American country. None of the problematic cherries have been sold on the domestic market,
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In terms of packaging and plant technology, the global fruit sector is currently undergoing a comprehensive structural change. Greater efficiency and higher cycle rates, as well as sustainability, are particularly important. read more

The varieties of fig planted in China are mainly cyan, yellow, red and brown, and there are few purple varieties in production. In recent years, the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences has successfully bred a new purple variety "Zizuan" fig, which has been popularized by the Beijing Guoran
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The UK should be prepared for a second summer of water shortages and some hosepipe bans, with a dry spring due to follow a dry winter, national advisers have warned. With recent dry weather due to persist until at least May, two different UK government advisory bodies have warned water shortages
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The season’s first asparagus has become available on the Georgian market. Although it takes a few more weeks for the open-field production to start, asparagus produced in the high tunnels are already sold. At the moment, the retail price of asparagus in specialized fruit and vegetable stores
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The Board of Directors of Orsero S.p.A., on today’s date approved the Draft Separate Financial Statement 2022, the Consolidated Financial Statement and the Sustainability Report (NFS) as at 31 December 2022. read more

In the context of shifting international origins and markets for fresh produce, new players are emerging as alternative supply sources, such as Rwandan producers who significantly increased their export volumes in recent months. read more

Tom Nguyen's company Viet Nam International Agriculture was founded in 2020. It's base is Vietnam's heart of the coconut industry, Bến Tre province. His family-in-law is originally from this region in Vietnam, where an estimated 80% of people work in the coconut industry. In recent years, many
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Italy's Sipo has begun selling three products cultivated by the company in the provinces of Rimini and Forlì-Cesena and sold under the Verdure di Romagna brand. These are agretti, strigoli, and radicchio. read more

In January 2023, Mexico's agri-food product exports were led by berry exports, which surpassed beer and tequila exports, which normally lead this segment. read more

Supplies of organic cherry tomatoes continue to be steady. “Organic cherry tomatoes are grown up and down the coast of Baja all year long. However, the winter season is our sweet spot for quality and flavor and we’ve been growing splendidly since December,” says Katie Bishop of Jacobs Farm
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Early results from Australia’s first ever pear orchard agrivoltaic experiment have provided researchers with valuable insights that will help shape the future of agriculture. Based at the Tatura SmartFarm, the $500,000 experiment examines the use of solar panels over a high-density pear
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The company's know-how and knowledge of the products' organoleptic characteristics made it possible for PND to design a new generation of Williams pear processing machines. read more

British supermarkets are imposing limits on how many salad staples shoppers can buy as supply shortages leave shelves empty of some types of fruit and vegetables. The disappearance of fresh produce is said to be largely the result of adverse weather leading to a reduced harvest in southern
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Colombia’s banana exports fell 2.7% to 108 million 20-kilogram boxes last year, the head of banana growers’ association told Reuters on Tuesday, citing inclement, rainy weather and difficult international markets due to the war in Ukraine. read more

“It may be a bit boring,” says Philip Gray, reefer analyst with Drewry Shipping Consultants, focussed on shipping analysis, about the reefer market. With boring he means that there likely will be more stability and a more balanced reefer market with more equipment available and adjustment of
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According to EastFruit analysts, consumers all over the world continue to expand the range of fruits they buy. One of the fruits most loved by consumers living in temperate climates is exotic papaya. read more

"I have never had to face such a situation: there is a lot of demand for squash, but there is no produce. It is a very difficult moment, I've never had to tell a client I couldn't fulfil their order before," explained Giuseppe Ventura from La Zucca Rossa, a company working at Centro
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