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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

The South African fruit export industry’s focus on India – highlighted by a delegation of key industry figures to Fresh Produce India last week – is expected to provide new impetus to the country’s efforts to boost its presence in this large consumer market. read more

At the International Food and Drink Event in London, key figures from the produce sector, including representatives from Dole UK, Worldwide Fruit, and Clarifruit, discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the produce and fresh fruit supply chain. They highlighted
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The fight against Drosophila suzukii (small fruit fly) is evolving with great results thanks to new antagonistic species, such as the two wasps Ganaspis brasiliensis (known as the samba wasp) and Leptopilina japonica (known as the ronin wasp). These wasps - as stated on Goodfruit.com
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The export figures show that Belgian cucumbers are also popular outside the country's borders. According to figures from GfK Belgium, which were compiled on behalf of Flanders' agricultural marketing agency VLAM, the consumption of cucumbers has increased by almost half compared to 15 years ago.
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The food discounter and the world's leading provider of reusable crates, known as RPCs, entered into a long-term partnership in 2023. The aim was to reduce single-use packaging in the supply chain and at the same time combat food waste. Now
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The officinal herbs business is growing. In Emilia-Romagna in eight years the hectares have increased by 82% (from 236 in 2016 to 480 last year) and the companies by +110% (from 306 to 644). The data emerged from the meeting Officinali: l'Emilia-Romagna non aspetta, promoted by Macfrut with
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The officinal herbs business is growing. In Emilia-Romagna in eight years the hectares have increased by 82% (from 236 in 2016 to 480 last year) and the companies by +110% (from 306 to 644). The data emerged from the meeting Officinali: l'Emilia-Romagna non aspetta, promoted by Macfrut with
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