The agricultural sector in South Africa is witnessing a significant decrease in green apple production. According to recent data, varieties like Granny Smith and Golden Delicious have seen a 25% and 13% drop respectively between 2013 and 2022. Red-Bi apples, with varieties like Royal Gala and
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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) recently received a Rs 50 lakh project from the state government for value addition of flowers. PAU Vice-Chancellor Satbir Gosal said the amount would be used for procurement of equipment and value addition in six different categories, including dry flowers
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"The medlar is our first fruit of spring before the apricot." Medlars have been the talk of social networks in recent years. As the head of Louis Rosario, Xavier Rosario markets this niche product from March to May. He talks about the production of this PDO-certified fruit grown in Alicante, and
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EU countries are the main destination for Andalusian agri-food production and although Germany remains in first place in January, both in terms of volume and value, Italy stands out as the country to which exports have grown the most in

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European Union countries are the main destination for Andalusian agri-food production.
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In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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On Friday, April 5, the Spanish authorities issued an alert on melons imported from Morocco, stating that a shipment contained "potentially dangerous" levels of pesticides. In response to rising Spanish alerts, several Moroccan exporters accuse Spain of "weaponizing and abusing the RASSF system
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On Friday, April 5, the Spanish authorities issued an alert on melons imported from Morocco, stating that a shipment contained "potentially dangerous" levels of pesticides. In response to rising Spanish alerts, several Moroccan exporters accuse Spain of "weaponizing and abusing the RASSF system
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On April 6 and 7, Dutch growers opened their greenhouses to the general public. During the 46th edition of this annual event, which is called 'Kom in de Kas' (Visit the Greenhouse), people could visit greenhouses in 18 regions in the Netherlands. In total, 115 growers opened their doors - and we
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In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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Kenya flowers are sold in more than 60 countries. Over 500,000 people, including over 100,000 flower farm employees, depend on the floriculture industry that impacts over 2 million livelihoods. Kiambu is among counties that produce various varieties of flowers for not only the local market but
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Novorossiysk has witnessed a significant influx of citrus fruits in the first quarter of 2024. According to recent reports from the maritime checkpoint, approximately 610,000 tons of quarantined products have been monitored upon entry into the Russian Federation's territory. Fresh fruits
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The agricultural sector in South Africa is witnessing a significant decrease in green apple production. According to recent data, varieties like Granny Smith and Golden Delicious have seen a 25% and 13% drop respectively between 2013 and 2022. Red-Bi apples, with varieties like Royal Gala and
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Novorossiysk has witnessed a significant influx of citrus fruits in the first quarter of 2024. According to recent reports from the maritime checkpoint, approximately 610,000 tons of quarantined products have been monitored upon entry into the Russian Federation's territory. Fresh fruits
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Lithuanian vegetable farmers claim that Russian-grown cucumbers and tomatoes are entering Lithuania through Belarus and Poland with falsified origin documents. The country’s agriculture vice minister says EU restrictions could solve the problem. read more

The issues in the Red Sea have resulted in fewer shipments of apples going from Poland to Egypt and India, says Aleksandra Pawlica, responsible for sales of Polish apple exporter Refal: "The situation in the world is changing very dynamically and it is difficult to predict anything, this is the
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The 2023-24 harvest period for New Zealand's avocado sector concluded with notably diminished export sales, marking the lowest volume in a decade. This downturn has set expectations for grower prices that might only cover the costs associated with picking and packing operations. The industry's… read more

Immediately after Easter, the new dual-lane crate tunnel system in the washroom of WASTO-PAC Ltd was implemented. The two lanes of the modern cleaning facility can be set to different products and speeds according to product-specific washing programs. "Our focus remains on the food industry,
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Recent weather forecasts indicate significant rainfall for Panama, potentially alleviating the prolonged drought conditions that have impacted the Panama Canal, a critical conduit for international trade. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been compelled to reduce the number of daily transits
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EastFruit reports a notable advancement for Egypt in the UK's mango and guava market, securing the ninth rank among the top suppliers – a first in its history. In 2023, Egypt's mango and guava exports to the UK surged to 2.8 thousand tons, marking a 55% increase from the prior year and nearly
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