Over 60 million from the EU for agriculture in flooded areas
"We can only be grateful to the European Union for its first concrete and rapid response in favour of agriculture in the areas of Romagna affected by the floods". This is how the regional

EU citrus regulation battle continues
A lack of support from South Africa’s government in ensuring an effective citrus export industry has been highlighted, as losses mount from a variety of problems. The South African citrus

EU citrus production projected to amount to 10.4 million tons in MY 2022/23
In MY 2022/23, European Union (EU) citrus production is projected to amount to 10.4 million metric tons (MMT), 10 percent down from the previous season, especially impacting oranges and lemons,

Fruit harvest problems. Germany to support Polish fruit growers?
During a conference on Saturday, Law and Justice MEP Dominik Tarczynski said that "now it will be the Germans who will come to us for strawberries". He was answered by Polish fruit growers. - A

Apple Inc. wants the rights to the images of the fruit in Switzerland
American multinational technology company Apple Inc. seems to want the rights to the image of apples - the fruit - in Switzerland. This is a concern for the Fruit Union Suisse, a 111 years old

Kenya signs EU trade deal as Brussels wants to strengthen ties with Africa
As Brussels seeks strengthened economic ties with Africa, in the face of competition from China, Kenya, and the European Union have signed a trade deal to that effect. Kenyan President William

EU free trade agreement with Australia stalls
Australia's government is not satisfied with the free trade agreement talks with the European Union held in Brussels in early June. Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell warned in the Financial

Industry relief over port labor agreement
Following the tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the produce industry is feeling a sense of relief. “This

EU intensifies imports controls on Egyptian oranges
The European Union has strengthened controls on imports of Egyptian oranges and other foods from different countries, according to a regulation published in the Official Journal of the EU. In the

Peruvian exports to the United States, China, and Europe resume at significant levels
According to Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Teresa Mera Gomez, Peruvian exports to traditional partners -such as China, the European Union, and the United States- are regaining significant levels.

Düsseldorf: Keelings strengthens customer relations at Irish-German trade mission
Enterprise Ireland and the business development agency IDA are currently demonstrating how diverse and strong the trade relationship is between the Republic of Ireland and the two largest

Australia Workers Union and federal government slammed by Australian fruit growers
The Australia Workers Union, ACTU and the Federal Government have been criticized by Australian fruit growers for making changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme. Under the PALM

Argentina can re-enter EU market with organic citrus after 20 years
After a 20-year hiatus, organic citrus from Argentina will be allowed to re-enter the European Union, the National Agency for Agro-Food Hygiene and Quality Service announced this week. Under a

The dilemma of golden onions in Egypt
According to EastFruit estimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are

Golden onions in Egypt: consumers outraged with high onion prices, but farmers are very happy
According to EastFruitestimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are

WTO appraises EU’s trade policy and practices
WTO Members started the fifteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union in Geneva today, examining the EU’s trade policy and practices from the end of 2019 until the end of 2022. The

CAERM nominated for the Eco & Organic Retail Awards
In February, the Organic Agriculture Council of the Region of Murcia (CAERM), the public authority in charge of the control and certification of organic products according to European Union

Catastrophic losses in cherries. 80 per cent of the harvest has been lost
The Spanish farmers' union of Castilla y León (UCCL) has reported that in the south of the province of Ávila, the loss of the cherry harvest is 80 per cent. The situation is catastrophic after

Field trials show effectiveness of biocontrol against chemicals
Biotalys has revealed the initial results of its latest field trials for its first biocontrol, Evoca*. Throughout 2022, Biotalys conducted more than 160 in-depth field trials in partnership with

Argentina: Organic citrus may be exported to the European Union again
After two decades, the European Union (EU) has reopened its market to organic citrus from Argentina. The move was made at the behest of Senasa to allow the EU to use a product applied to fruit

After 20 years, the EU reopens its market to Argentine organic citrus fruits
Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture has reported that, after 20 years, the European Union has reopened its market to the country's organic citrus; thanks in part to the efforts made by the

Rains slash Valle del Jerte cherry harvest
Agricultural unions in Extremadura are warning that cherry producers face a “catastrophic situation” due to extensive damage caused by the heavy rainfall that has affected the region in recent

Italian fruit sector faces up to heavy cost of “once-in-a-century” flooding
The worst flooding seen for over a century in central Italy choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, causing a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce business. As many as 40

LA UNIÓ reports that the European Commission tightens controls on oranges from Egypt to 30%.
La Unió Llauradora has succeeded in getting the frequency of identity and physical checks on consignments of oranges entering the EU from Egypt increased from 20% to 30% in the next revision of

Ecuador sees 4.56% increase in banana exports during April 2023
During April 2023 consumers in world markets enjoyed about 5.81 million, that is an increase of 4,56%, more boxes of bananas from Ecuador compared to April last year (2022.) A total of 90.45