Only 1 chilli pepper out of 3 (30%) is Made in Italy, while the rest is imported from abroad for a total of almost 3.4 million kilos last year. This is what emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti at the World Chilli Pepper Fair in Rieti, based on Istat data and
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NielsenIQ (NIQ)analyses the consumption trends and purchasing habits of Italian households for July 2023 in "Lo stato del Largo Consumo in Italia", the monthly survey that photographs the scenario of large-scale distribution in Italy. read more

ALDI continues to consolidate its expansion plan in Spain and will open four new shops in September in the Basque Country, Galicia, Catalonia and Extremadura, and will continue to expand in the north of the country with new shops in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Galicia, Catalonia and Extremadura.
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Producers of the Poma de Girona Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) have forecast a harvest of 88,570 tons this year, similar to last year (88,340 tons). Production remains high for the third consecutive season and this year’s will be the third highest in the last decade, partly due to
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Spain’s almond production for the 2023 campaign is estimated at 120,633 tons, recovering from the record drop of last year’s weather-hit campaign. The estimate is 49% above the average of the last three years, but a new calculation methodology has been applied. This year, the productive area
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The interruption in the supply of British potatoes to the Canary Islands due to the appearance of a pest in the crops of the United Kingdom, the Colorado beetle, and the uncertainty about how long this suspension could last has raised fears of a possible shortage in the islands. read more

In 2022, the EU’s combined harvested production of muskmelons, watermelons, strawberries, peaches and nectarines was 8.6 million tons, representing a decrease of 6.3% on the level in 2021 (9.2 million tons). This downturn was due to the lower harvested production of muskmelons (-9.5% in 2022)
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The recent dark, wet weather with plenty of water and little light in the Netherlands has resulted in moderate bell pepper settings. "The available quantities are low, and supplies should dip considerably in the coming weeks," says ZON sales manager Wouter Willems. read more

Sugar group Tereos has agreed to sell a factory site in northern France to fries maker Agristo. Belgian firm Agristo plans to invest around 350 million euros to develop a new factory for potato-based products to replace the existing sugar processing facility. read more

This quarantine pest, which was detected in June on French territory, originating from South-East Asia, has so far been localised in 14 municipalities - with 5 more to be confirmed - in the Occitania region of France. read more

Despite the adverse weather events that have characterized the spring and summer seasons, expectations are positive for persimmon from southern Italy. The unfavorable weather does not seem to have caused particular problems as happened for many other crops. read more

The EU Organic Awards is a competition that celebrates operators who stand out in the agricultural sector at a European level. Roberto Giadone from Italy, founder of Natura Iblea, Thomas Moschos from Greece (Moschos Farms) and Mikhaylo Haliv from Spain (Tomelloso) are the finalists in the "Best
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Poland: Eurocash Group posts double-digit revenue growth in first half read more

Sweden has seen slower fresh produce sales this summer due to high inflation as consumers seek out value purchases. According to Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association: "Consumption has been the same as last year. It means profitability for growers is suffering due
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This year’s AMHPAC convention on August 24-25 welcomed more than 60 agricultural companies from 14 states of the Mexican Republic. This included representatives of 70 companies supplying products and services and directors of nearly 20 allied organizations in Mexico, the United States, Canada,
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TROPS will be one of the main sponsors of the 13th edition of the International Mango Symposium which, for the first time, will be held in Spain, specifically in Malaga, as the main mango production area in continental Europe. read more

Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. read more

Producer prices for agricultural products within the Eurasian Economic Union have decreased by 3.4% since the beginning of 2023. read more

At the 15th session of the BRICS held in August in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that six countries - Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates - have been invited to join the BRICS, with full membership taking effect on January
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Moldova, with its rising plum exports, invites EU importers to discover its 2023 plum harvest. "A strong start to the season is evident as 6,500 tons of plums have been exported, with 4,000 tons reaching EU markets like Germany, Austria, and Croatia," says Iurie Fala, CEO of the Fruit Producers
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