Pears
Sydney Markets announce new chair
2024-01-10 07:00
Agribusiness leader Peter McBride will step into the role of chair of the board of directors for Sydney Markets in January 2024. He succeeds John Pearson, who retired in 2023 after serving as chair for almost 19 years.
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Sydney Markets announces new chair
2024-01-10 07:00
Agribusiness leader Peter McBride will step into the role of chair of the board of directors for Sydney Markets in January 2024. He succeeds John Pearson, who retired in 2023 after serving as chair for almost 19 years.
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Peter McBride new chair of Sydney Markets
2024-01-10 00:00
Sydney Markets Limited (SML) has announced the appointment of Peter McBride as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. He is an internationally renowned agribusiness leader, who will commence his role in January, 2024. He succeeds John Pearson ASM, who retired in 2023 after serving as Chair of
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“Everybody wants the pears from South Africa”
2024-01-10 00:00
“The upcoming pear crop looks very promising,” says De Kock Hamman, technical manager at Ceres Fruit Growers in the eponymous Western Cape town.
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"UK's low-cost food policy threatens domestic producers"
2024-01-10 00:00
Ali Capper, executive chair of British Apples and Pears, has expressed concern to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee about the UK's "cheap food" policy. She argues that this policy is driving out local farming and food production. Capper calls for a strategic shift towards
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At the Belgian organic farm VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, they started growing PiqaBoo pears last year. Kris Wouters once called it 'a new fruit species', and VerKen Bio Deli-Vers's Gerard Kenens sees plenty of potential for organic farming.
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Favourable" scenario for citrus growers
2024-01-09 00:00
The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) is sending out a message of calm to the citrus sector as a result of the imports of oranges from Egypt to the European market. The agricultural organisation confirms that the news that is appearing in the media in this respect has been
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TIMAC AGRO renews the packaging of nine product families with a more homogeneous, practical and modern design.
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German cellulose climbing aids to be presented at French trade Fair
2024-01-08 00:00
The future of plant cultivation is green - in the truest sense of the word - according to the German company CompoPac, a producer of sustainable solutions in the agricultural and food sector. It had a first appearance at Fruit Attraction in October 2023 with their compostable packaging nets and
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Lobello tomato is Flavour of the Year for the sixth time in a row
2024-01-08 00:00
The Cherry pear tomato Lobello de Caparrós has managed to get one more year, and now it is six consecutive years, with the seal of Sabor del Año 2024, thus confirming the effort and commitment that the company from Almeria Caparrós is carrying out to position this tomato as a benchmark.
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Celina kicks-off 2024 South African blush pear season
2024-01-05 16:00
South Africa’s Stargrow Fruit Marketing is anticipating a strong market ahead of the arrival of the first new-season volumes of Celina blush pears.
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Man who weighed prime beef cuts as bananas appears before court
2024-01-05 00:00
Stephen Brennan, 31, appeared before Longford District Court for stealing beef from a supermarket by misrepresenting it as bananas at the self-service till. Charged with theft of a fillet and a round roast of beef from Davis SuperValu on two separate occasions, Brennan employed a tactic where he
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US apple stocks are 33% higher compared to December 2022
2024-01-05 00:00
European apple stocks in December were 4.2% lower than in 2022.
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How Moldova’s apple industry fares in MY 2023/24: review and outlook
2024-01-03 00:00
This report, prepared by AgroExpert.md , provides an overview of the apple sector in Moldova for the MY 2023/24. It covers the aspects of production, export, processing, and consumption of apples in the country.
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How Moldova’s apple industry fares in MY 2023/24: review and outlook
2024-01-03 00:00
A report, prepared by AgroExpert.md, provides an overview of the apple sector in Moldova for the MY 2023/24. It covers the aspects of production, export, processing, and consumption of apples in the country.
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"In the run-up to Chinese New Year, issues in the Red Sea could cause complications"
2024-01-02 00:00
The threat of Houthi rebels in the Red Sea means several shipping companies say they will opt for the route around the Cape of Good Hope. That significantly affects European exports to Asian countries, as is the case for Belgian Fruit Valley. It is currently in the midst of its export season,
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Algarve orange growers face water troubles
2024-01-02 00:00
Orange producers in the Algarve, especially those in the Silves region, are desperate due to the lack of water. They warn citrus crops are at risk of disappearing, as they have been rationing water for two months. “We appeal to all governments, entities that oversee this area, to help us
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World apple production stagnation in 2023 confirmed by USDA analysts but trade forecast rise doubts
2023-12-26 00:00
According to the analytical report “FreshApples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade” from the USDA, fresh apple production in the 2013/14 season will increase by 175 thousand tons to reach 83.1 million tons. Many analysts mistakenly considered this to be a forecast for production
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Envy teams up with Hallmark for holiday promotions
2023-12-22 07:00
Growers of Envy apples have collaborated with Hallmark channel actor and entrepreneur, Andrew Walker, for a holiday apple sampling experience at Longo’s in Toronto.
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Egyptian potato season is about to start
2023-12-22 00:00
The Egyptian potato season is rapidly approaching, and it appears likely that last season's scenario will be replicated, with demand outstripping supply and rising prices, according to Mohamed Hassan, Export Manager of Al Gamal.
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