EastFruit analysts note that avocado keeps becoming more and more popular in Georgia. In 2014, the country imported only 40 tonnes – the number increased to 830 tonnes in 2022, and the annual import value exceeded $1 million for the first time. Import statistics for the first two months of
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“At the end of February 2023, the stocks of French apples were down compared to last year (-11%). With the exception of the Pink Lady, all varieties saw their stocks decrease. Prices are above those of 2021 and the five-year average. As the end of the marketing year approaches, pear stocks are
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Faced with a particularly delicate economic situation for the organic apple sector in Europe, the representative structures of the Italian and French business organisations wanted to engage collectively in a reflection on the future. read more

The drought is starting to bear fruit...but smaller. This is what Francesca tells Corriere di Bologna. Together with her partner they cultivate 17 hectares in Valsamoggia and were forced to transplant at night last August because the heat of the day did not allow them to work; read more

These days traceability is everything, whether it’s for the end customer to see the provenance of the product or to get right back to the source if there are health issues. Further, what producer, packer or supplier would not want to have every cost in the whole process from field to shelf
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Orogel, a leading Italian company in the production of fresh and frozen vegetables, expands its fleet withUlma Packaging, which boasts 20 years of experience in the food sector and is present in Italy with its branch in Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), one of 23 in the group. read more

Trade promotional body ZimTrade has stated that Zimbabwe’s citrus exports to the EU are likely to be affected by new pre-cooling requirements put in place by the bloc and also present opportunities to diversify markets, which will ensure continued exports for farmers in the subsector. The EU
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The retail data company Daltix collects current prices, price offers and product information on the full range of the largest supermarkets, drugstores and food delivery services every day. Within the scope of a current survey, the assortments throughout Germany - a total of over
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Due to rising energy costs, this year's vegetable season in Burgenland is starting 1-2 weeks later. There will be some minor losses due to the later start, but there are not many Austrian farms that have started earlier anyway, paprika grower Lisa Thell from Pamhagen told ORF. Saving energy is
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"For us, this TOMRA Talks has definitely been a great event. We have been working on it for more than 4 months and with the excellent help of Borrell we have exceeded our expectations. The companies showed a lot of interest from the very beginning and in total we have managed to gather more than 65 companies.
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In 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Chinese General Administration of Customs started the technical information exchange procedure, which included a virtual audit on Spain's phytosanitary control and certification system for persimmon. read more

When it comes to radishes, no two years are the same. "This year's going exceptionally well. Last year's winter sales were tough, leaving surpluses in January. This year's situation is totally different, and we demand exceeded supply all winter, resulting in above-average prices," says John
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Brokers of Moldovan insurance companies claim that in 2023, the number and amount of insurance transactions for cherry, sour cherry, apricot, and peach orchards against spring frosts decreased by 1.5-2 times compared to last year. The main reason is the amendments with administrative
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A new report from Ethical Consumer is calling on UK supermarkets to take immediate steps to protect the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Spain after uncovering evidence of widescale abuse in the regions of Almeria and Huelva. read more

Montague is ready to introduce Australian consumers to the Kissabel range of coloured-flesh apples. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. read more

Does less use of packaging correspond to greater environmental sustainability? A positive answer to this question seems to underlie several economic policy decisions taken recently by some of our European partners - France and Spain in the lead - which, with measures
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Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum impacts solanaceous crops worldwide and is considered one of the leading causes of tomato crop losses in Kenya. To counter the effects, the World Vegetable Center is piloting integrated pest management in Ethiopia and Kenya with funding
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After more than 40 years in business, Patricia and Roland Gugger have decided to hand over their company. Eight vegetable producers from the region are jointly taking over Gugger-Guillod SA in Sugiez, according to a statement. These are Adam Gemüse from Müntschemier, Lorenz Gutknecht
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