Italy's most suitable area for the production of tomatoes, both in the greenhouse and in the field - that of Fondi - recently hosted Field Daypresented Attrio F1, a new Nunhems-branded plum tomato with characteristics in great demand on the market. Versatile,
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According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. read more

On July 11, 2023, during the quarantine phytosanitary control, Rosselkhoznadzor discovered the Mediterranean fruit fly in a batch of approximately 7 tons of fresh nectarines coming from Turkey. read more

BE FRUITY! the tour that brings quality fruit and vegetables to Italian beaches with the awareness that healthy lifestyles never go on holiday, has started with a full house. The start was in Rimini at the Adriatic Village on Friday and Saturday
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In response to the proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), Pro Food felt it was time to ensure that all politicians in the European Parliament and the Commission understood that packaging should not be criticized, but on the contrary, appreciated, since it prevents food
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"The citrus from South Africa and Peru are selling well," begins Randolf Aaldijk of the Dutch company Origin Fruit Direct (OFD), summarizing the overseas citrus market in mid-June. Retail programs - which account for about 80% of the market - are running well. "Many programs have started with
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The first conference dedicated to the cultivation of cornsalad, organized by Maraldi Sementi, was held in recent weeks at the Vacherie in Brusaporto (Bergamo, Italy), in the heart of the growing area of cornsalad and other important baby leaf crops. Producers, packers and technicians from major
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In an effort to deepen relations with the country, the UK government intends to pursue a new trade deal with Turkey. Negotiations on an updated free trade agreement are expected to begin in 2024. The current deal, which was rolled over after Brexit, is restricted to trade in goods; UK
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The water supply from the Tagus-Segura inter-basin transfer in July and August is essential to achieve good citrus fruit size. "The lack of availability of quality water can affect its size; being smaller, it may have less juice for sale and end up destined for the industry,

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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

The countries that consume the most vegetables have been revealed — with the US and UK failing to make even the top 40. Researchers found that China was the biggest vegetable fan overall, with the average citizen making their way through about a kilogram of vegetables a day — equivalent to
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Last year, the Murcia Region sold 105 million euros worth of frozen fruit and vegetables to foreign markets, making it the second largest exporter of these products in Spain after Navarra. These sales have meant that the Region has achieved a market share of
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According to data prepared by Hortoinfo, in April of this year, Morocco sold a total of 9.14 million kilos of watermelon to EU markets. This is 248.8% more volume than Spain marketed on the Community market, as in that month Spain marketed less than 2.62 million kilos of watermelon in the EU. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has long focused its EAME research and development activities on the iceberg salad segment, a stable and consolidated market for Italy and also particularly interesting for its dual consumption destination: I and IV Gamma. By
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Italy's most suitable area for the production of tomatoes, both in the greenhouse and in the field - that of Fondi - recently hosted Field Daypresented Attrio F1, a new Nunhems-branded plum tomato with characteristics in great demand on the market. Versatile,
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New garlic is being shipped from Mexico right now while Spain, California, and China are in the middle stages of harvest. “These regions are just beginning to enter the market,” says Jim Provost with I Love Produce. In addition to these four countries/regions, the company also works
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Interest in berries in Georgia has been growing in recent years. Despite overall positive expectations, not all farmers found success. As local sources suggest, Georgian farmers are especially frustrated with the blackberry and raspberry business.EastFruit reports based on Commersant.ge. read more

A series of truck attacks last week is affecting South Africa’s citrus industry. It is now facing skyrocketing transport costs. There's also a possibility of the United States not extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which is bad news for thousands of people and their livelihoods. read more

Costa Rican authorities have seized 898 kilograms of cocaine in a container destined for the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The drugs were hidden among a shipment of bananas. The seizure was made possible thanks to Operation Sovereignty, a new initiative by the Costa Rican government to combat drug
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Economic ties between Israel and Northern Europe are particularly strong, underscoring the importance of an efficient and reliable Ocean freight network. Israel, renowned for its innovation and diverse economy, exports a wide range of products to Northern Europe, among these are agricultural
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