Tooty is a brand for high-quality French products. It was launched in 1998, making it the oldest of the Aarsten brands. read more

It’s Thanksgiving week in the US and demand as well as pricing is very good for lemons. “During the holidays, there is always a celebration and lemons are included in many dishes and cocktails,” says Ronnie Cohen with Vision Global Group. This time of year, the company brings in lemons
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The onsite exhibition of the 134th Canton Fair concluded in Guangzhou on November 4 while its online platform will continue regular operation. read more

Chile is one step away from being able to export peaches and apricots to China with Chinese inspectors currently visiting orchards in the South American country. This is part of the final verification step where after the first shipments can start. According to Iván Marambio, the president of
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The Italian orange campaign has started with the Sicilian blond Navelina. Volumes of clementines are increasing, as are those of persimmons, which are benefiting from lower temperatures, and of chestnuts. With the arrival of Pink Lady, the range of different varieties of
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Bonduelle Food Service Italia, the company division specialising in vegetables for eating out, announces two recent appointments within the Italian team. Efrem Isepetto is the new Bonduelle Food Service Sales Manager. After graduating in Political Science from the Catholic University of
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From November 2 to 4, the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) celebrated its golden jubilee with a series of events at its headquarters in Shanhua, Taiwan. read more

The harvest for the Greek apples is just about finished. According to Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, there are lower volumes available this season: “We have reached the end of this year's apple harvest season. As we can see from the quantities
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In the face of conflict and extreme weather, the Crop Trust and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty) have pledged more than $100,000 (USD) to support at-risk genebanks in Laos and Sudan. read more

Conad, the leading large-scale retail group in Italy, received two awards at the 'Best Sign 2024' event organised by Largo Consumo and held yesterday in Milan. In particular, Conad is the sign that has received the highest approval in the category
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Located in China, Guizhou Province, Bijie City, Nayong County, Taoying Village is renowned as the hometown of Agate Red cherries. read more

Albania's National Food Authority has blocked a quantity of 20 tons of cucumbers, which contained more than the allowed rate of pesticide content. The NFA has carried out verifications in accordance with the legislation in force in the exporting subject of this product, where the immediate
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India has experienced favorable weather conditions ahead of their grape season. Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, is positive about the effects it’ll have on the quality: “India has made thorough preparations for a bumper grape season! We’ve been
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In a recently surfaced video, UFC bantamweight star Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia shows his versatility not only inside the cage but also in an Italian orange tree. The athlete, currently ranked No. 1 in the 135 lbs division following his victory over former champion Petr Yan, deftly and
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Sun World International announced it has added eight importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include Canadawide Fruits, Direct Source Marketing, Flavor Farms, Fresh Latina, International Produce Group (IPG), Pandol Bros, Sbrocco International and Sun Fresh International. The
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Unapa (National Union of Potato Growers Associations) presented eight new sustainable potato varieties. The association is the promoter for Italy of the European Union's Potatoes Forever! project, which aims to inform consumers about good practices
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The heavy rainfall in West Flanders keeps causing issues. Flanders' Minister-President, Jan Jambon, has announced that the flooding will 'most probably' be declared a disaster. Those who have suffered damage will be helped as quickly as possible. Indeed, between 20 and 30% of potatoes have yet
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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

More than 800 Top Managers from all over Italy with the presence of institutions such as Federdistribuzione, NielsenIQ, Circana, Confindustria Intellect and Mediobanca gathered in the splendid setting of Milan's Teatro Manzoni for the presentation of the new Sales and Marketing plans for the
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Condifesa Romagna - a non-profit association with almost 50 years of history and more than one thousand member farms - in 2023 developed a value of insured production of almost 75 million euro, advancing premium payments of about 5.5 million euro.
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