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Research/Netherlands: Knowledge development on evaporation in tomatoes under full-LED
2024-10-11 12:00
In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower.
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Hesse: Lower pumpkin harvest in the past year
2024-10-11 10:00
These were 1,920 tons, or 36% less than the previous year. Hessian agriculture thus produced 3% of all German edible pumpkins. In 2023, 129 agricultural farms in Hesse cultivated Hokkaido, butternut, and other edible pumpkins on 217 hectares. The cultivated area thus increased.
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Nie ma hamulca postępu technologicznego, a sektor AGF korzysta z niego coraz bardziej, zarówno w uprawie, jak i na stacji pakowania. „Obecnie uruchomiliśmy najnowszy system kamery do papryki, który wykorzystuje sztuczną inteligencję” - mówi Norman van der Gaag, dyrektor handlowy w firmie Aweta.
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The season of San Zeno Dop Chestnuts has started.
2024-10-11 00:00
The season of the San Zeno di Montagna chestnut Dop is starting again, with a production that promises excellent quality. The flagship product of the Veronese municipality, which obtained protected designation of origin (DOP) status 21 years ago in 2003, is ready to be harvested and consumed. "The weather this year...
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Culture mushrooms: Maitake - the dancing mushroom
2024-10-10 09:00
As the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) reports, the Maitake mushroom, also known as the hen-of-the-woods, even grows in German forests, although very rarely. "It has a large fruiting body consisting of numerous, fan-shaped mushroom caps.
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Avocado Congress Celebration 2024
2024-10-10 00:00
The World Avocado Organization (WAO), the Association of Companies Producing and Exporting Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts, Flowers, and Plants of Andalusia, Asociafruit, the Association of Companies
read moreObesity day, increase the hours of nutrition education in schools.
2024-10-10 00:00
To reduce the risks related to obesity and incorrect consumption patterns, there is a need for a commitment towards prevention by increasing the hours of nutrition education in schools and improving the quality of school canteen meals based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. This is the call.
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In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival.
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Chestnut farming, the evolution between market and valorization
2024-10-10 00:00
In a year with still uncertain results for chestnut farming in the province of Cuneo, which is experiencing widespread production declines but high quality, Coldiretti Cuneo is proposing a moment of discussion on current trends and future prospects with a focus on technical innovations.
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European apple exports to the Middle East are flourishing due to an emphasis on quality and environmentally friendly practices.
2024-10-10 00:00
Europe's apple exports to the Middle East remain highly popular due to their exceptional quality, diverse varieties, superior taste, consistency, and year-round availability. These apples are favored by luxury retailers, hotels, gourmet dining establishments, and health-conscious consumers looking for premium, nutritious options.
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W czerwcu 2022 roku firma Oettle & Grießmeyer Frucht-Import-Agentur GmbH zmieniła nazwę na Nutri Frucht GmbH. Przeprowadzono także kompleksową rebranding oraz zmianę nazwy. Działalność biznesowa i oferta produktów długoletniego specjalisty od greckich produktów są stopniowo rozbudowywane.
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Peanut yields in Ukraine are twice as low as the global average.
2024-10-09 00:00
W tym roku ukraińskie przedsiębiorstwo "Agrotrade" boryka się z wyzwaniami związanymi z uprawą orzeszków ziemnych, a plony mają być niższe niż oczekiwano. Główną przyczyną jest brak opadów deszczu od momentu siewu. Pomimo że orzeszki ziemne są odporne na suszę, sucha pogoda wpłynęła negatywnie na ilość i jakość strąków.
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Zespri aims to be a leader in sustainable horticulture practices and play a key role in shaping the future of the global food system. Key goals include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible water usage. The company also focuses on supporting local communities and providing healthy, nutritious fruit to consumers worldwide.
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Czy trudniejsza gospodarka skłania konsumentów do powrotu do warzyw korzeniowych? Może tak być. "Popyt na warzywa korzeniowe jest na rekordowo wysokim poziomie" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Ostatnio dużo mówi się o inflacji żywnościowej i porównywaniu informacji o koszyku zakupowym sprzed czterech lub pięciu lat"
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Zerbinati between innovations and reinterpretations
2024-10-08 00:00
Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat meals, is launching some new products and innovative recipe updates for the autumn season. These include ready-to-eat meals that can be prepared in just a few minutes, perfect for heating up.
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Great prospects for chestnut farming in Campania
2024-10-08 00:00
In Campania, the chestnut harvest is starting and the prospects are excellent. Forecasts that bode well for a sector that has been in full distress for some years. Last season, in the Irpinian area, the campaign was very disappointing due to a product loss of around 50%.
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Fruit and vegetable prices trend in Italy as of October 7th.
2024-10-08 00:00
Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise.
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Natura Nuova will participate in two important food industry events scheduled for October: Spazio Nutrizione, which will take place in Milan on the 11th and 12th, and SIAL, in Paris from the 19th to the 23rd. These events represent an important opportunity to present some product innovations.
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A study has found that the diets of toddlers in the UK are largely made up of ultra-processed foods.
2024-10-08 00:00
A study conducted by University College London has revealed trends in the dietary habits of toddlers and young children in the UK, emphasizing a dependence on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) for a significant portion of their daily calorie intake. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the
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