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76 companies operating in 37 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin, and Alessandria, with 72,000 insects released in just a few hours: these are the numbers of the field release operation of natural enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug carried out recently by Coldiretti Cuneo technicians. read more

ZimTrade and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) have established a partnership with the goal of strengthening trade relations and expanding the range of products and services traded between Zimbabwe and Turkey. TIM serves as the central organization representing more than 140,000 exporters from 61 associations. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more

The Dutch fresh produce company Olympic Food Group (OFG) has acquired Greek Grape Company (GGC), one of Greece's major producers of white and red seedless table grapes, as disclosed by Fruitnet. read more

It would be surprising for many people to find out that one of the most well-known soft drink brands in the world is playing a crucial role in the growth of South Africa's expanding raisin industry. read more

With a total of 2.35 billion euros, the construction of photovoltaic (PV) systems on commercially used buildings in the agricultural and food industry is to be promoted. The funds primarily come from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). read more

According to this, the apple harvest has been particularly affected. In Bohemia, 90% of the apple production has been destroyed. Traditionally, the spring frost mainly affects more delicate fruit varieties such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year there was a slight decrease in.

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There, among other things, apple flakes and cubes are produced, which are an important component of food products such as muesli blends or muesli bars. This is reported by the Dutch agricultural news service 'Agroberichten Buitenland' referring to a report from. read more

From September 26 to 28, 2024, members of the BDC can exchange and gather information on important issues in mushroom production in Lohne, Lower Saxony. Participants can look forward to a travel report about the HLP/ESSMI excursion to China. The main topics of the event will focus on read more

Lower yields can be observed not only in Hungary, but also in other parts of Europe. According to the expectations of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), Hungarian cherries can therefore have a favorable position on the market. read more

Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per. read more

The annual Allesbeste Symposium week, running from Monday, August 5th to Friday, August 9th, offers a week of presentations, visits to avocado orchards and trial blocks, as well as a tour of a nursery (by prior appointment) that has been leading avocado breeding in South Africa for many years. read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

Phyteurop, founded in 1973 and based in Paris (France), is part of the cooperative group InVivo. Sipcam France intends to

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In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

These days, convincing fruit growers in Northern Italy to plant a pear orchard - especially of Abate Fetel variety - is a challenging task. It's hard to blame them, considering the long list of adversities that have affected this crop in recent years. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, Sweden plans to implement fruit support, which is EU funding that involves Swedish schoolchildren receiving EU-financed fruit in school. "The proposal for school fruit support includes several key points, the most gratifying of which is that it reduces." read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more