Organic September gets off to record start in UK

Organic September gets off to record start in UK
The UK’s Organic September campaign is under way with record engagement from brands and retailers including Sainsbury’s. Over 200 brands, 300 independent retailers and at least three major national retailers […]
Mon 13/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile declares state of agricultural emergency due to drought

Chile declares state of agricultural emergency due to drought
Faced with a long-term drought hitting much of Chile, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture has decreed an agricultural emergency zone in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O’Higgins and Maule, which […]
Mon 30/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Storms damage India’s apple crops at harvest time

Storms damage India’s apple crops at harvest time
Last weekend’s storms caused considerable damage to apple crops in the Seraj area of Mandi district in India. With the crop ready for harvesting, the sudden change in weather and […]
Thu 26/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

US grants greater access to Australian citrus

US grants greater access to Australian citrus
The number of production areas in Australia authorised to export fresh citrus to the US has increased. Currently, only citrus grown in Riverina (NSW), the Riverland (SA), and Sunraysia (VIC) […]
Mon 23/08/2021

Contrasting expectations for EU’s apple and pear crops

Contrasting expectations for EU’s apple and pear crops
EU apple production is set to grow by 10% this season. However, pear volumes are estimated to plummet by 28%, according to data presented at the Prognosfruit 2021 Online Conference. […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

California rocked by citrus greening incident

California rocked by citrus greening incident
Citrus greening disease was spotted in two citrus trees in San Diego County last week, prompting The California Department of Food and Agriculture to establish boundaries of quarantine. The bacterial […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South Koreans shift to frozen produce as fresh prices rocket

South Koreans shift to frozen produce as fresh prices rocket
Soaring grocery prices are driving South Korean consumers to turn to frozen food and use discount schemes offered by retailers. Agriculture, livestock and fishery prices were up by 9.7% in […]
Tue 17/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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