Apple

The packaging market for vegetables and fruits definitely cannot be reduced only to potato bags, citrus nets or apple boxes, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: "The last 20 years have been a period of intensive development of the fruit and vegetable
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Peterson Farms has partnered with TerraCycle to enable school communities to recycle Peterson Farms Treats® applesauce pouches. Most flexible plastic food pouches are considered hard to recycle because they are made of multiple layers of different materials. The Peterson Farms Treats Applesauce
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"Conquering the consumers of tomorrow" is the aim of Pommi'z, the new brand launched by Cofruid'Oc. Apple consumption has been declining in France, but the cooperative wants to try and win back the hearts of consumers, especially the younger generation. Grown in Eco-responsible and HEV3
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Apples, grapes and now mangos? Nick Bernal believes that mangos are one of the next fruits to see the development of specialty or club varieties available on shelves. "Consumers are saying they want something new. In the past five to 10 years, people have gotten used to mangos and they are now
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The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo in the apple category. It's RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack that with its voice out of the chorus leads consumers to enjoy a crisp and juicy

crisp and juicy

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The transition period between winter and spring is crucial for the apple industry, which reaches its seasonal peak in consumption because it takes advantage of the end of some winter campaigns on the one hand and the lack of competition from summer products on the other. read more

Pineapple produces in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic say the exporting of pineapples without the crown, which allows two extra pineapples in a box, is not a new concept, and they have learned from experience that many markets are not ready to compensate them. This follows after Dutch
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In our region, the fruit and vegetable trade from January to March is traditionally seen as a slow period. The hectic days surrounding Christmas are over, and the spring season, including Easter business, has yet to begin. The citrus campaign slowly winds down, and early spring starters like
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A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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Sunshine, little rain and a wide range of temperatures make the Vinschgau Valley a land naturally suited to excellent apple production. And where Mother Nature does not arrive, the experience and technical-productive skills of the members of the VIP Cooperative ensure, season after season, a
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A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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