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The consumption of fruits and vegetables in Spain has decreased by more than 13% in recent years. This figure is significantly higher than the average of European Union countries, where the decrease is slightly over 5%. This information comes from the study "Consumption Trends".

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Critics are expressing concerns about a proposed high-rise apartment building that could potentially create shadows over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, affecting the sunlight exposure of valuable exotic plants if the project moves forward. "It's not just about losing some sunlight," said a spokesperson from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. read more

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) has released impressive data on Chile's fruit exports in its latest bulletin. Between January and April 2024, Chile exported nearly 1.5 million tons of fruits, reaching a record value of $4.44 billion FOB. This represents a 3.8% increase in volume and a 7.2% increase in value compared to the previous period. read more

The president of Proexport, Mariano Zapata, also highlighted the role of agriculture, especially the Tajo-Segura transfer, in the fight against climate change, and emphasized the agricultural innovation in the sector, which

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RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. read more

According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey's history and is on par with last year's record of $22.9 billion. read more

The impact of climate change on agriculture is a pressing issue, particularly for regions heavily reliant on specific crops. A recent study conducted by Iğdır University uses machine learning to examine how climate change affects fig production in Turkey. This study is crucial for understanding the implications of climate change on fig cultivation. read more

The new estimate also represents a decrease of 11% compared to last year, when South Africa packed a total of 24.8 million cartons of Navels for export. read more

It is the fight against fruit and vegetable waste that drives the innovation of agreenet. PìFresc is a simple sticker to be applied inside the packaging. Made of biodegradable material, it releases active ingredients suitable for food, derived from essential oils, which reduce the development of. read more

Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024. read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

The future of a city-funded hydroponic farm in Winston-Salem is still uncertain after being delayed by five years and exceeding its original budget by 100%. Located inside a greenhouse, the hydroponic farm is situated in Kimberley Park, within the historically Black Boston Thurmond neighborhood. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more

In the first four months of 2024, Madeira recorded the sale of 6,623.5 tons of bananas, which represented an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. This equated to 1,045.1 tons more bananas sold. The Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRADR) provided these figures, which were later... read more

Well-known Flower Market figure Bob Cooley is retiring from plant wholesaler L Mills today (Friday 24/5), after a career that included working for various businesses in both the old and new Covent Gardens. Referred to by many of his Flower Market colleagues as 'Bob Bacon' – not because of his love for bacon sandwiches, but read more

This week, HortiAsia 2024 started at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with horticultural suppliers, numerous flower companies are showcasing their products to the Thai market and international visitors. Among the key figures present are Kuno Jacobs from Nova Exhibitions and Mirjam Boekestein from Dutch Greenhouse Delta. read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

In April, the EU recorded an orange price of €93.17 per 100 kgs, marking a 1.81% decrease compared to April 2023. This figure is also 17% higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were reported at €82 per 100 kgs, representing an increase of approximately 16% compared to the 5-year average. read more

Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more