MEPs renew trade support measures for Ukraine
MEPs approved on Tuesday, by 537 votes, with 42 against and 38 abstentions, a proposal to renew the suspension of import duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguards on Ukrainian exports to the

New tech promises soil benefits for growers
European agri-tech firm Abaco Group and crop science organisation NIAB have partnered with Asda, Tesco and McCain Foods to launch a digital application aimed at supporting farmers and growers to

Холодные температуры задерживают производство спаржи в Мичигане на две недели
Как и многие другие культуры по всей стране, урожай спаржи в Мичигане в этом сезоне запаздывает примерно на

Positive trends for apples and citrus fruits at CAR
"In the last few days there has been quite a bit of movement as far as sales of apples and citrus fruits are concerned". Amato Marocca, of Fratelli Marocca Srl, a wholesaler specialised in pears

PGI Melocotón de Cieza approved by the European Commission
On the 5th of May, the European Commission approved the inclusion of “Melocotón de Cieza” from Spain in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). © Melocotón de

Assomela: EU packaging regulation (PPWD) ignores industry efforts
After its monthly meeting at the beginning of May, the Italian association published an analysis of the current situation in the apple sector. As of 1 May, 378,311 t of Italian apples were in

New '4 pack' cardboard packaging for apples
According to Kees Oskam, the overall apple market has changed somewhat since spring. "In New Zealand, poor flowering and growing conditions have affected apple cultivation. South Africa's making

Photo report: Interpack 2023
From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were

Cold temperatures delay Michigan asparagus production by two weeks
Like many crops across the country, the Michigan asparagus crop is about two weeks late this season. “It’s because of the temperatures we had. Some growers thought there would be an early

Italian apple stocks 16% lower than last season
On Tuesday, 9 May, the customary monthly meeting of the Assomela Marketing Committee took place, during which the market situation of the Italian apple sector over the past month was analysed.

"The sales figures in the organic food trade are almost comparable to 2019 again"
During the pandemic, organic products, not least organic apples, experienced a great deal of hype, but this came to an abrupt halt with the war in Ukraine. "Consumers are definitely buying more

Vegetable supplies looking good as winter approaches but weather still the wild card
Vegetables New Zealand says vegetable supplies are looking good as winter approaches but ongoing unsettled weather across the country is still the wild card. ‘The weather’s been warm and wet

Garlic growers upset due to yellow rust disease
Garlic farmers are worried about the yellow rust disease in the Rajgarh area (Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh) as the harvest is approaching. They claim the disease is taking a heavy toll of

Great May Day with Timac Agro Polska
A great Timac Agro May Day was held in Serock, near Warsaw, on 8 May. Farmers supplying the company's fertilisers received an invitation. The meeting was attended by approximately 700 growers. The

European Sustainability Forum: Fact check on sustainable concepts at event premiere
First the years-long pandemic, then record inflation as a result of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. The consumer climate remains clouded in the wake of inflation, and the fact that fruit

“We'll increase our production capacity by 35% and seek to continue growing in exports”
Tropical Millenium, one of Spain's leading avocado, mango, papaya, and pitaya producers and marketers, has just appointed Ramon Ojeda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ojeda is a graduate

Latvian fruit growers lose harvest due to cold spring
Last weekend, in some places in Latvia, the temperature at night dropped to -7 C. Many berry and fruit farms confirmed yield losses of up to 80%-90%. The industry association plans to turn to the

New Marlene® apple promotion: The Aroma Wheel
A tool that highlights the variety of aromas and flavours of Marlene® apples together with five international chefs who embody the values of their origin, sustainability and quality. It is the

Apple utilized production in Oregon and Washington down 10 percent from 2021
In Oregon, apple utilized production totaled 136 million pounds in 2022, down 11 percent from the previous year. Value of utilized production was $40.8 million, down 16 percent from 2021. In

Georgian farmers complain about imports from Turkey
Georgian farmers cannot sell their apples and are being forced to throw them away, but imports continue, says Vakhtang Bezhitashvili, head of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Exporters. In