Retailers face MP questions over rising food prices
Bosses from the ‘big four’ supermarkets face questions from MPs tomorrow (27 June) on rising food prices. Retail executives are likely to be asked by MPs on the cross-party business and trade

Türkiye and Uzbekistan boosting produce trade – import duties lifted for Uzbek onions and plums
As part of the Preferential Trade Agreement signed between Turkey and Uzbekistan, customs duties on imports of a number of goods from Uzbekistan were canceled, UzDaily.uz reports. The decision and

Raspberries can last twice as long before going to waste
After a few days on the shelf, raspberries are likely to join millions of tonnes of produce that are wasted every year. This unnecessary loss of food can be reduced thanks to technology. Food tech

Interpera 2023, focus on technical visits
In a few days, European pear professionals will meet in Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) to take stock of the past season and prepare for the next one. In addition to a one-day conference, the organisers

Troubles in Russia caused fruit price collapse in Turkey, Iran and other countries of the region
According to EastFruit analysts, the outbreak of a civil war in Russia with the capture by rebels and former prisoners of at least one large city and several important military facilities in the

Summer Citrus from South Africa kicks off 25th year
Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has entered its 25th shipping season with the first fruit arriving in the US towards the end of May. Despite recent heavy rainfall in the Western Cape and in

EU Agriculture Council discusses SUR
On 27 June, the agriculture ministers of the EU Member States will meet in Luxembourg for the last time under the Swedish Council Presidency. The agenda includes the progress report on the

Valente celebrates 60 years of quality and innovation
Valente, the specialist provider of technical solutions for vineyards and orchards, commemorated its 60th anniversary earlier this month with a special event for employees and customers at the

Seed potato imports reach at least five-year high in Morocco
Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached