Global acceptance of food irradiation rises

Acceptance of food irradiation is showing an upward trend, according to an analysis of 27 peer-reviewed articles published in English. The studies covered 24,474 people across 15 countries. The data showed that acceptance of irradiated food rose from 33 per cent in 1992 to 67 per cent in 2024. Refusal to purchase declined from 19 […]

Uzbek melons and grapes reach the UK market

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the British market for their taste, […]

Greenyard completes squeeze-out and delists

Greenyard NV and Garden S.à r.l. have announced the results of the acceptance period for the simplified squeeze-out bid to acquire the remaining Greenyard shares not yet held by the Offeror following its previous takeover bid. The acceptance period for the squeeze-out ran from 14 August 2025 to 4 September 2025. During this time, 1,362,295 […]

Positive vibe at 2nd day of Asia Fruit Logistica

The vibe on the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica was friendly and pleasant. It wasn’t as busy as the first day, but the majority of exhibitors were positive about the quality of conversations they had with potential buyers. Europe sees potential to expand exports to AsiaEuropean exhibitors are optimistic about the export outlook to […]

“Lower persimmon yields in Romagna but larger grades”

“As far as we are concerned, we have estimated a drop in production of between 30 and 40%, though there will be a good increase in average size, so the value of the final product will still be interesting,” reports Mirco Zoffoli, sales associate for the ‘Domenico Laghi’ company in Forlì. © Domenico Laghi S.A.S. […]

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Butuan agriboost raises vegetable output by 88%

The AgriBOOST Project, the city government of Butuan’s food security program, reported an 88% increase in local vegetable production between 2023 and 2024. Data from the City Agriculture and Veterinary Department (CAVD) shows production rose from 207 metric tons in 2023 to 389 metric tons in 2024. According to CAVD head engineer Pierre Anthony D. […]

Brazilian orange juice excluded from U.S. tariff increase

The United States government has decided to exclude Brazilian orange juice from a planned tariff increase, a measure that brings relief to the Brazilian citrus sector. Brazil supplies around 60% of the total orange juice consumed in the U.S. The reduction in U.S. juice output in recent years, particularly in Florida, has increased the vulnerability […]

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