The Rockit apple brand is gearing up to Ready. Set. Rockit. into the month of Ramadan with a new campaign across GCC countries over the past three years. The month of Ramadan is one of the peak sales seasons for the snack sized apple brand, with sales across the Middle East jumping over 30
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The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in its First Advance Estimates, anticipates a decline in onion and potato production for the 2023-24 period. Onion production is projected to decrease by approximately 15%, totaling around 25.47 million tons, a drop from the previous year's
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"We are cultivating inside a cave that has natural insulation and stable temperatures year-round. Even when temperatures are below zero outside, the cave has a stable temperature of around 6 degrees Celsius. Most indoor farms strive to get the temperature down while we try to get the temperature
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According to the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit, Ailimpo, Purchasing operations of Spanish lemons at origin have ground almost to a halt, without great prospects for their reactivation. Meanwhile, however, there's still stability in the fresh lemon export market, with
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LA UNIÓ Llauradora has reiterated to the European Commission the need to investigate Egypt for possible commercial dumping in the entry of its citrus fruits to the EU market, arguing on the basis of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036

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The 17th meeting of the Internationalisation Steering Committee was held on Friday (8 March, ed.) at Palazzo Piacentini, under the co-chairmanship of Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprise and Italian Products, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
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Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce: The Unseen Heroes. It was focused on honoring the thousands of people that work in the produce industry, but largely behind the scenes. In line with the theme, many attendees were
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There is good feedback for counterseasonal red plums from South Africa, even though the peak is expected from early April. Antonio Zani, sales manager at Op Granfrutta Zani, reports that "we started selling two weeks earlier than 2023 and demand has been lively from the beginning." "We are
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In recent years, Lebanon has witnessed a significant surge in avocado production, leading to an increase in exports, particularly to European markets. This growth is attributed to the adoption of international certifications and standards in avocado farming. The expansion of avocado cultivation
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Civ- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti, a company based in San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Fe) and specialised in varietal innovation and strawberry breeding, is focusing its efforts on the development of the Shayda® variety CIVL519pbr in Spain, arousing keen interest among
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Kazakhstan's flower industry is experiencing a notable shift as local production dwindles, leading to a significant uptick in imports to meet market demands. Last year saw a stark 38.6% reduction in locally harvested flowers, with only 10.8 million collected compared to 17.6 million in 2022. This… read more

The National Office for Food Safety in Morocco (ONSSA) has addressed the concerns raised by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in Europe regarding the alleged contamination of Moroccan strawberries with the Hepatitis A virus. Following a health notification, ONSSA initiated a
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Drivers have to reckon with many difficulties in traffic on Monday in connection with farmers' protests. There are difficulties on the A2 motorway, the S11 or the S5, among others. read more

A new edition of the Potato Demo Day is being set up. On August 21st, the potato sector is once again expected in Westmaas, the Netherlands. The fair will be smaller but will "grow enormously regarding knowledge transfer," says Marieke Ampt-de Jong on behalf of the organizers. "That day is
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An American traveller, Sammy, has developed an obsession with beetroot after moving to Australia, incorporating it into every meal and even adding its juice to her morning coffee. She describes her addiction as intense, having never tasted anything like it before. Beetroot has become a staple in
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The CIV - Italian Breeders' Consortium specialized in varietal innovation and strawberry breeding, is focusing its efforts on developing the Shayda® CIVL519pbr variety in Spain, arousing keen interest among producers and exporters in the Iberian Peninsula. The new variety, suitable for
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