As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France has asked the European Commission to suspend the sale of fruits and vegetables treated with thiacloprid on the European market. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the President of the National Association for Insurance Companies, Bianca Farina, met at the ministry to discuss issues and possible developments to strengthen the
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

The horticulture sector in Ireland is grappling with significant input price inflation, a trend that persists into 2024, according to the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department's recent analysis. The "Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024" report reveals that, compared to the previous year,
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Producers in Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland have put their faith in Bloss, a dark-red apple that they believe offers an authentic, tastier eating experience for consumers and a more sustainable product for growers. read more

Although the rise in the cost of living in Germany slowed slightly overall last year, the further increase was from an already high level. In contrast to the previous year, fresh food also included fruit and vegetables for the
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Fruit exports saw the sharpest decline in volume at -7% and 6.2 million tonnes, while the value increased by 1% to 8.972 billion euros. After citrus fruits, exports of soft fruits also fell: strawberries -11% (246,208 tonnes), blueberries -15% (73,508 tonnes) and raspberries -17
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Australia: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781mln loss read more

In a major collaborative operation between Spain's National Police, the tax agency's customs surveillance service, and Ecuador's National Police, a significant international cocaine trafficking ring has been dismantled. The syndicate, accused of smuggling over three tonnes of cocaine into Europe
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"Just like every year, we have the pleasure of sharing our considerations concerning the next Italian carrot campaign based on what we have seen at Fruit Logistica," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at "Zanarini srl". read more

The price of onions in Ukraine has dropped for the first time this year, as farmers started to clear out their storage facilities this week. Onions are now selling for 8-14 UAH/kg ($0.21-0.36/kg), which is 20% lower than the previous week. read more

Spreafico Francesco e F.lli, a leading fruit and vegetables company for over 65 years, expands its borders towards Greece with the aim of widening its offer of Mediterranean fruits with a new country of origin, interesting both for its quality and its competitiveness. Spreafico Hellas is a
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Subdued offer for strawberries from southern Italy at the Bergamo wholesale market. With Federico Fapanni, salesman at Ortobergamo, we took a closer look at the commercial trend of the fruit; read more

"The first requirement when dealing with supermarkets is to be able guarantee continuous supplies for as long as possible. Thanks to our precise planning and the satisfactory amounts obtained at the start of the fall season, we managed to retain our historic clients and establish new relations
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iLcamone, the real one, announces its return to the air for the fifth consecutive year with an influencer marketing campaign on Intagram featuring three food influencers called upon to tell through their Reels the characteristics of this unique tomato, excellence
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Moldova saw a remarkable growth in its table grape exports in 2023, according to the data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. MOLDPRES reports that the country exported about 11% more grapes in volume and 33% more in value than in 2022. read more

In a significant stride towards agricultural automation, KUKA has teamed up with Upper Bavarian firm digital workbench at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, unveiling a mobile harvesting robot aimed at revolutionizing apple picking. This collaboration merges KUKA's robotic expertise with digital
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The price of onions in Ukraine has dropped for the first time this year, as farmers started to clear out their storage facilities this week. Onions are now selling for 8-14 UAH/kg ($0.21-0.36/kg), which is 20% lower than the previous week. read more

The current demand for citrus fruits is somewhat subdued, according to Erik-Jan Thur, of Marni Fruit. "We are now importing Lane Late oranges from Spain. The price for the good sizes ranges between 12 and 13 euros, but it can drop to 11 euros in a slower market. Egypt, with its Valencias, also
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Over the past few weeks, farmers across Europe have initiated protests, using their tractors to block streets and disrupt ports and borders. Farmers have expressed frustration with what they perceive as, stringent trade regulations and bureaucracy enforced by the European Union, along with sharp
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