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Ecuador, Artificial Intelligence fights drug trafficking in the banana supply chain.
2024-11-20 00:00
The banana sector represents a fundamental part of Ecuador's agri-food exports. Due to its importance and widespread presence, it is often used to facilitate drug trafficking to foreign countries. In order to combat this phenomenon, the government is implementing a project that...
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The local demand for Peruvian ginger is on the rise, while growers are waiting for better prices in the global markets.
2024-11-19 00:00
Wzrost cen i popytu na imbir na światowych rynkach spowodował zwiększenie spożycia tego popularnego składnika żywności przez lokalną ludność peruwiańską. Według Leandro Manuela Llacctarimay Figueroa, menedżera ds. Sprzedaży i Operacji peruwiańskiego producenta i eksportera imbiru.
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The forecast shows that citrus production in the northern hemisphere is estimated at 27,297,216 tons, representing a decrease of 8.73% compared to the previous season. This figure for 2024/2025 is also 5.88% lower than the average of the last four seasons.
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La producción de patatas en España disminuye por tercer año consecutivo. The potato production in Spain decreases for the third consecutive year.
2024-11-19 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that Spain has produced a total of 1,948,369 tons of potatoes on 60,799 hectares. This figure is 13,600 tons lower than the previous estimates of the World Potato Market, marking the third consecutive year in which production has stayed below 2 million tons.
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UNICA promotes sustainability in greenhouses with FIGURA.
2024-11-18 00:00
Last week, the annual meeting of participants in the FIGURA Project took place at the headquarters of UNICA GROUP SCA. The research project activities are aimed at improving sustainability.
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Chiquita Brands (Florida, United States) received registration as an EU trademark from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for various food products, including fresh fruits, under the following figurative sign. In May 2020, Compagnie financière de participation.
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South Africa evaluates the citrus season of 2024.
2024-11-14 15:00
South Africa's 2024 citrus export season has ended, with the final packed volume slightly lower than last year's export figure. Despite this small decline, it is still considered a strong performance for the sector, considering the exceptionally challenging circumstances that growers had to deal with.
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DEHOGA Executive Board Reconfigured
2024-11-14 09:00
Angela Inselkammer (Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying), President of DEHOGA Bayern, was elected as the new vice president. Assisting Zöllick as additional vice presidents are Stephan von Bülow (Block Gruppe, Hamburg), Chairman of the System Gastronomy department at DEHOGA.
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BayWa presents figures for the third quarter of 2024: Business performance shaped by restructuring situation
2024-11-14 08:00
With a turnover of 16 billion euros (previous year: 18.2 billion euros), the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding impairments amounted to minus 77.6 million euros (previous year: 214.6 million euros). After considering impairments according to IAS 36, the consolidated EBIT at the end of the third quarter was minus.
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The Philippines is enhancing its assistance for the banana industry in the fight against Panama disease.
2024-11-14 00:00
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is improving its support systems for the banana industry in the Philippines, tackling issues like Panama disease and competition from global markets. Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero emphasized the importance of these efforts.
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"The organic market needs healthy growth urgently."
2024-11-13 00:00
As part of the Lower Saxony strategy, the contractual partners have agreed to increase the share of organically farmed land to 10 percent by 2025 and even 15 percent by 2030. However, based on the latest application figures for 2024, the percentage of organically farmed land in Lower Saxony applied for at the Lower Saxony Chamber is still pending confirmation.
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Bayer: Strategic Progress in Challenging Business Environment
2024-11-12 10:00
This included negative currency effects amounting to 94 (previous year: 31) million euros. The Group's EBIT amounted to minus 3.822 (previous year: minus 3.594) billion euros. This figure included net special expenses of 4.088 (previous year: 4.303) billion euros. These were mainly related to
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Bayer: Strategic progress in challenging business environment
2024-11-12 10:00
Included in this were negative currency effects amounting to 94 million euros (previous year: 31 million euros). The group's EBIT was -3.822 billion euros (previous year: -3.594 billion euros). This figure includes net special charges of 4.088 billion euros (previous year: 4.303 billion euros). These charges are mainly related to...
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South Australia is fighting fruit fly outbreaks to safeguard its $1.3 billion horticulture industry.
2024-11-12 00:00
South Australia is the only mainland state in Australia without an established fruit fly population, known for its clean fruit and vegetable production. However, the region has faced 54 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly since December 2020, resulting in significant financial burdens.
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Canadian apple production is expected to increase by 5% in marketing year 2024/25, with varying results among different provinces.
2024-11-11 00:00
Canadian apple production is projected to increase by five percent in marketing year 2024/25, primarily due to a larger crop in Quebec and an average crop in Ontario. Pear production is expected to decrease by nine percent compared to 2023 figures, mainly due to the cold weather affecting the crop in British Columbia. Additionally, there is expected to be a larger crop in Ontario.
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"Francja jest dużym konsumentem fig."
2024-11-11 00:00
Nueva Vista, located at the Rungis market, has launched its campaign for figs imported from Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. William Burunat, the manager of Nueva Vista, discusses French consumption patterns and the upcoming season for this key product. © Nueva Vista "It is a delicate product that requires...
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PGI Poma de Girona produces 83,500 tons of apples, with the most diverse range of varieties.
2024-11-11 00:00
The apple producers of the PGI Poma de Girona have updated their harvest forecasts for 2024, with a total volume estimated at 83,500 tons. This figure remains close to the average of recent years; however, the range of varieties produced is the most diverse ever.
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The Poma de Girona PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) achieves a production of 83,500 tonnes.
2024-11-08 00:00
These figures were presented yesterday during the annual meeting of members of the IGP Poma de Girona that took place at the read more
The number of organic producers grew by 90 percent in the last ten years in the Region of Murcia. In 2023, there were 4,830, while in 2013 there were 2,550, figures much higher than the 349 registered in 1999 when the
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Senegal is experiencing a food security crisis as floods devastate a crucial agricultural region.
2024-11-07 00:00
"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country.
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