Figs

Positive moment for the dried fruit and nuts sector. Let's analyze the data of the last quarter with Angelica Addeo, Ventura Brand Manager, at IFN. read more

Kees de Groot, a prominent figure in the greenhouse construction industry and a pioneer of modern horticulture, passed away on April 1 at the age of 84. Kees had been working at Dutch Agro Systems since 2013, where he shared his knowledge and expertise by developing new solutions. read more

In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons

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Key figures in the Spanish tomato industry gathered in Almería last week to address the present and future challenges of the sector at Rijk Zwaan's inaugural Tomeet Congress. read more

The trade unions have estimated the participation at 5,000 people, while the Government Delegation has lowered this figure to 2,000. The event was attended by the general secretaries of UGT and

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According to the latest figures from the Chilean Citrus Committee, Chilean citrus exports are projected to reach 383,000 tonnes in 2024, which represents a 4% decrease from the previous year. read more

Despite unfavorable weather conditions leading to a 14% decrease in Moroccan fresh vegetable exports to 1.06 million tons, this figure still represents a 5% increase compared to the average of the past five years, according to EastFruit. read more

The business has changed. Presenting a sustainability report means declaring what a company does not only for environmental protection, but also in terms of fighting corruption, attention to employees, commitment to social issues, and in favor of human rights. read more

According to the ZSVR, this figure shows that the packaging recycling market has become more transparent and fairer. More and more companies are assuming product responsibility for their packaging. Companies have had to assume financial product responsibility for their packaging since 1993.
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They show that the area under garlic cultivation in Spain has fallen by over 30% in the past two seasons compared to the area in 2022. According to the association's secretary, José Carlo Arroyo (Proaco S.L.), this demonstrates the major production difficulties in the sector, particularly in the area of garlic cultivation.
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This exceeded the previous year's figure by 22%, while total food sales grew by "only" 9.5% to around 34.8 billion euros. read more

Tulips have skyrocketed over the past month. As evidenced by the sales figures from Royal FloraHolland for the past month, a significantly lower supply resulted in significantly higher prices. "An average price of 21 cents is really incredible, considering that a grower with an average price of
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The share of open field vegetables in the Dutch cultivation area is now 70%, and that of covered cultivation is as high as 73%. The stable development is partly due to the demand from supermarkets, which have also become certified in larger numbers. SMK, the foundation that organises the
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In some cases, there was a lack of produce at origin due to weather conditions, and in other cases demand in Germany was lower than in the previous year. Which types of vegetables experienced a particularly sharp decline? read more

Argentina exported 7,300 tonnes of apples in the first two months of 2024, according to Más Producción. The figures represent a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent but are 9 per cent below the five-year average. read more

Plant biologists at University of California, Davis have identified a promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases. They found that the chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal
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Fighting bad eating habits, learning about healthy and balanced nutrition and having fun at the same time is possible. This has been demonstrated by the almost 48,000 pupils in the 2nd and 3rd^er cycles of Primary Education from all over Spain who took part between October and

October.
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European demand for passion fruit is small but growing. An interest in new flavours and increasing awareness of the fruit’s health benefits – in particular its high levels of vitamins A and C – together with improved availability, are set to drive consumption in the coming years. read more

As South Africa correspondent Fred Meintjes explains. Compared to South Africa's total fresh produce exports, which amount to almost 300 million cartons, the fig sector is still a very young industry. However, specialised export teams have been working to develop a long-term
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Following one of its best production seasons in 2021/22, during which nearly 250,000 cartons were exported, South Africa’s fig exports dropped to below 100,000 cartons in 2022/23. read more