2023 French plum production back to normal levels?
The past two years were particularly difficult for the plum sector, which was severely impacted by the frost. For the 2023 season, however, the harvest seems to be back to normal levels. “In

US-China trade rates spike as transatlantic rates drop
A string of General Rate Increases (GRI) starting in March-April hasn't helped the container spot rates. The Shanghai Composite Index which had a momentary upside to US$1,028 slipped back to,979

Alternaria 'feasts' the tomato
In recent weeks we have been talking about the resurgence of certain plant diseases caused by the 'anomalous' weather that has put Italy under water; incessant rain and humidity have created the

BVL/QS: Control of cherry vinegar flies - emergency approval for KARATE ZEON
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted a further emergency authorisation for the plant protection product KARATE ZEON (active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin) to

Imported fruit, trends with Conor
While the summer fruit campaign is proceeding between highs and lows - with limited volumes and fruit spoilt by the latest weather events - the trends for imported fruit, such as learance, kiwis,

Moldovan cherries eyeing the European market
The sweet cherry season in Moldova has just begun. Despite poor pollination for medium and late varieties of cherries in some regions of the country, the overall harvest looks promising and