Imported fruit and vegetables, too many irregularities: Egypt and Turkey targeted by EU alerts
According to the Spanish newspaper FYH, based on data collected last May from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), Egypt is confirmed to be at the top of the list of countries with

Driscoll's responds to critics questioning its food safety record.
The berry brand Driscoll's emphasizes that food safety is a fundamental priority for them. They ensure that all their fruit suppliers undergo regular, independent checks to verify compliance with

Vietnam is getting ready to export dragon fruit to the EU market, as the EU is expected to implement stricter limits on residues.
Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and

Report indicates that a significant number of passion fruits from Vietnam exceed the pesticide limits set by the European Union.
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The European Union is conducting audits of Thailand's residue controls for the export of fruits and vegetables.
The European Union's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety is conducting an assessment of Thailand's pesticide residue control system for plant products, including fruit and vegetables.

1. Water usage: Fruit and vegetable cultivation in Uzbekistan relies heavily on irrigation, leading to high water usage. This has resulted in the depletion of water resources and the drying up of the Aral Sea. 2. Pesticide use: Farmers in Uzbekistan use
In 2025-26, a team of FAO (UN) experts conducted a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector. The assessment measured different levels of environmental

Moldova destroyed 18.9 tonnes of imported pomegranates after detecting pesticides in them.
Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed,

91% of fruit and vegetable samples in Moldova comply with pesticide limits.
The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of

UK growers are cautioning that aligning pesticides could lead to a decrease in soft fruit production.
A strawberry grower in the United Kingdom has warned that compliance with European Union agri-pesticide regulations could impact production and farm margins if implemented without a transition

Frozen strawberries from Egypt were rejected in Poland due to the presence of a banned pesticide.
issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland.

Quality, prices, and agrochemicals are hindering the consumption of fruits by Italians.
The difficulty in finding high-quality products, perceived high prices, and concerns about the presence of pesticides are the main barriers that still hinder a greater consumption of fruit in

The Paris court has rejected the enforcement of a US$805 million ruling against Nicaragua regarding pesticides.
A French appeals court has rejected the enforcement of a compensation order issued by a Nicaraguan court against Shell, Dow Chemical, and Occidental Chemical in connection with the pesticide DBCP.

Oranges from Egypt with banned pesticides, IGP Consortia: more checks
The issue of reciprocity when it comes to products from third countries, which was also prominent in the agreement with Mercosur, is back in the spotlight following a report from the Rapid Alert

Egyptian orange alarm: the complaint of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP.
The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt

Luxembourg growers are challenging claims about the risks of apple pesticides.
Jean-Claude Müller, the president of the Lëtzebuerger Landesuebstbauveräin, Luxembourg's National Fruit Growers' Association, has dismissed allegations that apples are harmful to children's

The contaminated dill incident recurs in Moldova as 15 tons of imported herbs are destroyed.
On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as

The EU has intercepted the first shipment of Egyptian oranges this year due to the presence of banned residues and pesticides.
As the second half of the citrus season begins, the European Union's rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF) has identified the first batches of Egyptian oranges containing residues above

Le décret français sur les pesticides menace 130 millions de dollars d'exportations américaines.
On January 7, 2026, France issued a decree banning the import of fruits and vegetables treated with five specific pesticides. This decision could potentially have a negative impact on the export

Eksport owoców z RPA osiąga rekord pomimo ceł i opóźnień w porcie.
South African fruit growers achieved increased export volumes in 2025 despite facing higher input costs, market uncertainty, and pesticide withdrawals. The citrus industry, in particular, reached

France plans to prevent the import of fruits containing pesticide residues that are banned.
France has announced plans to suspend imports of certain fruits that have been found to contain residues of pesticides prohibited within the European Union. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated

Greenhouse-grown black mulberries from Mersin are in high demand in Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq.
In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides.

APVMA has suspended the use of dimethoate for blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries as a precautionary measure.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the product registration and label approval of chemical products containing dimethoate for use on blueberries,

Lettuce growers are relying on emergency authorization in the face of an aphid crisis.
Outdoor lettuce cultivation is facing challenges as more growers are discontinuing their operations. "If there is no suitable pesticide by March, I will cease production," stated lettuce

Morocco denies the allegations made by the EU media regarding pesticide residues in tomatoes.
The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the

Słowenia blokuje albańskie papryki ze względu na pozostałości pestycydów.
A shipment of peppers from Albania was rejected by Slovenian authorities after testing showed that the pesticide residues exceeded the legal limits. The case was classified as an "alert" under the