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Following protracted negotiations, the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement is starting to make progress. This negotiation process dates back to 1999, but failed to reach an agreement leaving the process suspended […]
Thu 07/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Lower production than previous campaigns combined with higher demand is driving up prices of most commercial varieties of Andalusian tomatoes in Weeks 46 and 47 of the campaign. Lower temperatures […]
Thu 07/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Although the Netherlands is a country which imports more than it exports, it is the fourth largest exporter of fresh fruit in the world, primarily serving the role of distributor […]
Wed 06/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s distribution sector differs markedly from that of other EU countries, where large chains control over 90% of agri-food retail sales. In Spain, distribution is much more balanced. Although Spanish […]
Wed 06/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) is protesting against several large supermarket chains which are selling citrus fruit at loss-leaders. They claim this practice poses a serious threat to the […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Most EU sugar beet producing countries expect above-average yields and sugar contents. Weather conditions have largely been favourable in most of France and the main production regions of the UK, […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
A study by the EFSA found a relatively high occurrence of perchlorate in certain food products. The potentially harmful chemical compound can potentially cause endocrine system and reproductive problems and […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Over the past two seasons, citrus consumption has been slow to recover in Western Europe. However, in Eastern Europe, it is another story, with consumption rising steadily, from 9kg per […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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France’s 2016 apple harvest took place around two weeks later than usual. The colouring is slow to express itself on early varieties such as Gala, Estar and Reine des Reinettes. […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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To reduce the 88 million tons of food being wasted each year in the EU, a multi-country panel of experts has been set up to share knowledge with consumers, producers […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Trade between Italy and China was on the agenda in Shanghai last Wednesday 22nd November during Mac Fruit Attraction China, a new trade show for international fruit and vegetable exhibitors. The […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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EU agri-food exports remained high in September 2017 at €11.7 billion. Meanwhile, agri-food imports to the EU dropped to a monthly value of €8.8 billion, making a trade surplus of […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
