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In Chile, a ‘Strategic Programme for the Export of Fruit Production’ has been announced for the South Central Zone. The project, coordinated by the Foundation for Fruit Development (FDF) in […]
Thu 14/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Early June frosts may have serious consequences for the crops of Chile’s central zone, particularly, citrus, which are in full harvest, and avocados, whose harvest begins in August. The damage […]
Thu 14/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The trade agreements signed between the EU and Latin American countries providing tariff preferences includes safeguard clauses and a stabilisation mechanism for European producers. Despite the EU commission stating that […]
Thu 14/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The EU confirmed its position as the world’s largest importer and exporter of agro-food goods in 2017 by reaching new heights. Exports of €138 billion combined with imports worth €117 […]
Thu 14/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Hundreds of new products were presented at the Alimentaria food and drink trade show in Barcelona in April and standing out was the abundance of organic and ‘free’ products – […]
Wed 13/06/2018 by Julie Butler
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Trade in agricultural produce between the EU and the rest of the world hit €275 billion in 2017, according to Eurostat. Agricultural products are generally divided into three categories: vegetables […]
Tue 12/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Despite experiencing its worst ever drought, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced a good table grape crop of just over 62 million cartons (4.5kg/carton), with a drop […]
Tue 12/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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More than 500 experts from Spain’s fruit and vegetables sector will meet in Valencia for the 20th AECOC Congress. The event will offer market data, analyse trends and share success […]
Tue 12/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Turkey’s fresh produce exports have been given a sizeable boost this year by the end to the conflict with Russia. In the first four months of 2018, exports climbed 25% […]
Mon 11/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The EU Commission has referred Italy to the Court of Justice for not taking adequate measures to prevent the spread of the harmful ‘Xylella fastidiosa’ organism in the south-eastern region […]
Mon 11/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Despite having recently acquired a 45% stake in Dole, Total Produce is targeting even greater growth in 2018. The Dole transaction reflects a continuation of the group’s successful expansion strategy. […]
Mon 11/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Andalusia’s farming organisation, the UPA, is demanding a stronger CAP to defend family farming in the face of the new challenges facing the sector, such as Brexit. The UPA has […]
Mon 11/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
