The Italian pumpkin campaign is now in full swing, with its different varieties such as Butternut, Long Violet and Moscata. The national persimmon campaign is proceeding smoothly, with the start of sales of the Vanilla variety from Campania. Hot weather damages some productions, from chestnuts
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A representation of the Interprofessional Organisation for processing tomatoes from Northern Italy is taking part in the Anugaa Cologne trade fair in Germany, scheduled until tomorrow, 11 October 2023, to illustrate and involve journalists, operators and opinion makers in the knowledge of the
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Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze has promised to fight for the reduced value-added tax rate not only for fruit and vegetables, which will be reimposed at the full 21% rate next year after five years of a reduced rate, but also for other foods. read more

"In Spain, we usually begin harvesting raspberries in mid-September. It's already a month later now," says Jan van Bergeijk. The Dutchman is responsible for raspberry sales at the Plusberries group in Huelva, Spain. He hopes it will rain soon. "It's getting really urgent; we want to start
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According to a recent Fruitimprese analysis, in the first four months of 2023 fruit and vegetable exports recovered (+2.6% in volume and +6.3% in value) compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

The Dutch red onion market has never been this tight. "The onions are much smaller on average, so yields are disappointing, and there are no supers (75+) anywhere. With a 24% shrinkage in acreage, there are too few onions left in the Netherlands," says Carl van de Wiel of Agro Centre Holland. read more

"It was only a matter of time before it arrived in Spain, and it has done so with the help of a company that is spearheading a change in the paradigm". Last week, nutritionist and food technologist Aitor Sánchez presented Unica's new 'healthy vending' proposal. A
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According to a recent Fruitimprese analysis, in the first four months of 2023 fruit and vegetable exports recovered (+2.6% in volume and +6.3% in value) compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Civi-Italia, the first national interprofessional consortium of nursery associations and national unions of fruit, vegetable and nut growers, representing 90 per cent of the Italian nursery sector, participated for the first time in Fruit Attraction with a collective. The
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CIVI-Italy, the first national interprofessional consortium between nursery associations and national unions of fruit, vegetable and nut growers, representing 90 per cent of the Italian nursery sector, participated for the first time in an international trade fair with a
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A representation of the Interprofessional Organisation for processing tomatoes from Northern Italy is taking part in the Anugaa Cologne trade fair in Germany, scheduled until tomorrow, 11 October 2023, to illustrate and involve journalists, operators and opinion makers in the knowledge of the
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Mercato Agro - Alimentare di Padova is back from Madrid with a positive feedback. "Maap continues with its successful format, i.e. a stand that gathers various co-exhibitors among leading wholesalers specializing in exports and the big retail chains, including: Fratelli Daniele, Gamma Frutta,
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"The walnut market (analysis of Areté data) occupies the second place by production and consumption after almonds," reported expert Simona Lamorte (senior market analyst Areté Agrifood) during last week's Giornata della Noce in Forlì. read more

Despite predictions that EU pear volumes will be down around 13 per cent this campaign, Conference pear production was forecast at August’s Prognosfruit meeting to grow by 8 per cent. And as Storm Daniel battered large parts of southern Europe, conditions in Belgium remained okay. read more

Anecoop has unveiled a new initiative to bring greater transparency and accountability to the sustainability efforts of its grower members and Spain’s agri-food industry as a whole. read more

Anecoop has unveiled a new initiative to bring greater transparency and accountability to the sustainability efforts of its grower members and Spain’s agri-food industry as a whole. read more

Spain’s Nufri Group invited suppliers, customers and colleagues to celebrate its 50th anniversary this Wednesday at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. To mark the occasion, the company enlisted the help of Michelin-starred chef Joel Castanyé from Lleida’s La Boscana restaurant. Castanyé is a
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The Real Green Food Co has launched the first premium mushroom brand for the Spanish market. The company said The Real ChampiON, which was debuted at this week’s Fruit Attraction fair, embodies its commitment to sustainability, maximum flavour and local production. read more

The Real Green Food Co has launched the first premium mushroom brand for the Spanish market. The company said The Real ChampiON, which was debuted at this week’s Fruit Attraction fair, embodies its commitment to sustainability, maximum flavour and local production. read more

The Real Green Food Co has launched the first premium mushroom brand for the Spanish market. The company said The Real ChampiON, which was debuted at this week’s Fruit Attraction fair, embodies its commitment to sustainability, maximum flavour and local production. read more