On June 20, the Rosselkhoznadzor introduced temporary restrictions on bumblebee imports into Russia from the EU countries due to the lack of confirmation by the European side of ensuring the epizootic and veterinary and sanitary welfare of insects. read more

While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit, a melon specialist, "even though this shortage was expected, which will go on for the first 15 days of July. Then it
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According to Swisscofel/Swiss Fruit Association data, the stock at the end of June was 4,128 t, significantly lower than in 2022 (12,139 t) and 2021 (9,290 t). The stock reduction in June at 5,003 t is 1,150 t below the previous year's level of 6,153 t and 659 t below the 2021 level
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According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price decline is the weather improvement and the resumption of harvesting in most regions of the country.
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After the start of the German blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry-growing region, the North German Plain. This was announced by the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers (Vereinigung der Spargel- und Beerenanbauer e.V.). read more

A leaf moisture sensor will help prevent scab on pear trees. he development of this tool is part of a project commissioned by the consortium Pera de Rincón de Soto PDO, one of Spain's excellent fruit and vegetable products, which is produced in the autonomous community of La
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The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement came into force on 31 May 2023 and will end tariffs on more than 99% of Australian exports to the UK. read more

The new Dutch blueberry season has begun at berry grower Sil Moonen. Though cultivation in the Netherlands has increased significantly over the past decade, there is currently a turnaround, says the grower: "There's more milling than planting." read more

The Romagnola strawberries grown off the land project continues (click here to read more) and the fruit will continue to be harvested during the month of July. read more

According to raspberry market participants, over the weekend, the lower limit of purchase prices for raspberries from the small growers for the first time fell below the psychological barrier of 50 US cents per kg. In the raspberry growing regions prices reached UAH 18/kg ($0.49), and there were
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An initial fact-finding meeting was held yesterday in Rome between the Commissioner for Reconstruction, Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, and trade associations, includingColdiretti, Copagri, and Confagricoltura,
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This month, Eporifrutas gained a Dutch purchasing and sales office. The Portuguese company, owned by Dutch brothers Maikel, Bjorn, and Gerardus Brands, has cultivation, import/export, and transport branches. It has appointed Lennart Middelburg as the commercial manager for the new location in
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Miguel del Pino, President of the Asaja Garlic Sector, told the last meeting of the O+G Committee of the Garlic Contracting Group of European Producer Countries, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain, in Rome that this year's garlic production in the province of Córdoba has increased by 15
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The Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) and its agency Shortlinks have just been honored by the Deauville Green Awards Festival in the Sustainable Consumption and Eco-labels category for a series of 8 films retracing the various stages of endive production as seen through the eyes of
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In agriculture, this year has been characterized by significant disruptions in fresh produce supply chains. These disturbances are mainly due to unexpected meteorological phenomena and increases in production costs. read more

SanLucar the multinational company for fruits and vegetables expands its product range with premium papayas cultivated in the Spanish Islands, which is already available at the points of sale in Germany and Austria. read more

The North African grape season is drawing to a close. The last supplies of seedless red and light grapes are reaching the European market from both Egypt and Morocco. In the meantime, the harvest of the seedless assortment has started in Spain as well as in Italy. read more

Aurea Imaging, a Netherlands-based crop intelligence provider for fruit growers, last week (29 June) announced the launch of TMS TreeScout – the world’s first fully integrated tractor-mounted sensor (TMS) for precision orchard management. read more

Ecuador’s banana exports from January to May were up by 2.43% year-on-year, from 158.92 million boxes in the first five months of 2022 to 162.78 million boxes this year, according to the latest data published by the AEBE. The European Union (30.89%), Russia (23.73%) and the Middle East
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The 2022 balance sheet of Apofruit Italia, a leading cooperative in the fruit and vegetable sector with over 2,700 producer members throughout Italy, was recently approved. The numbers speak for themselves: during the last year, the total value of production was 268,140,000 Euro. The
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