On Monday, May 13, 2024, the International Working Group in spinach (IWGP) identified a new strain of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) on spinach, named Pe.20. Numerous downy mildew isolates exhibiting this new virulence pattern have been documented in Europe and the U.S. in 2023, leading to this designation. read more

In China, a new trend has emerged among dog owners, popularized through Xiao Hong Shu, where white dogs are being dyed vibrant shades of pink and green using natural dyes made from dragonfruit, spinach, and pumpkin. Owners blend the produce into a thin juice that acts as a harmless dye,
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The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
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The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
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Pop Vriend Seeds joined forces with Tozer Ibérica recently to present its new spinach varieties to Spanish growers at a series of open days at Tozer’s Los Olivos trial farm in El Albujón, Murcia. read more

The Open Days held from 13th to 15th February in the trial field of "Los Olivos" in El Albujón, Murcia, hosted the presentation of new varieties and solutions from the world leader for spinach: Pop

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A recent investigation by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delves into the factors influencing E. coli contamination across various leafy greens, including romaine and green-leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, and collards. Mengyi Dong, the study's lead author, highlights the frequent
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Due to the cold weather, business has been somewhat subdued at the Munich wholesale market in the first few weeks of the new year. "Sales of our main products from Italy, baby leaf, arugula, and baby spinach, could be better at the moment. However, we see absolutely no issues in terms of
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

Antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, spinach, and kale may decrease stroke risk, recent research suggests. The study, conducted by Chinese researchers, analyzed data from 24,892 U.S. residents to explore the potential "protective effect" of antioxidants against stroke. Their findings
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The autumn-winter vegetable campaign of Futuragri, a leading Apulian company in the production and marketing of fruit and vegetables, continues. The season began at the turn of October and November for the harvest of brassicas, spinach, celery and
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Sujith SP, a former cab driver from Kerala, India, has become a social media sensation for his unique approach to farming and marketing. He gained fame by posting a video where he sells home-grown spinach from his Audi A4, valued at Rs. 44 lakhs, at a roadside market. This unconventional method
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If last year's fourth range spinach season did not start off on the right foot (click here to read more), this season production is also facing a difficult period, caused by a mix of causes. We delved into the situation with Giulio Benvenuti,
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According to new research, co-led by Dr Konstantinos Tsilidis from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London. Increasing the amount of folate through our diet or taking supplements could help to reduce bowel cancer risk. It suggests that increasing the intake of folate – which can
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In outdoor cultivation, frost has damaged O+G, affecting not only currently grown winter vegetables such as spinach, beetroot, cabbage varieties and broccoli, but also citrus fruits that are ripe and in the middle of harvest, as well as bees, which were able to stay for a long time due to the previous warm days.
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The harvesting campaign of brassicas, spinach, celery and spiked chicory by Futuragri, a leading Apulian fruit and vegetable producer, began at the turn of October and November. We spoke to Giuseppe De Filippo, sales manager, about the season that has now begun.
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A complete and increasingly innovative Baby Leaf range was presented last week by Isi Sementi at a dedicated event in Battipaglia (click here to read more). During theField Days held at the Pastore farm, the public visited two experimental fields (with two
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Lamb's lettuce. Plain or curly endive. rocket Spinach. Watercress. Kale. Lettuces could not be missing: Iceberg, Romana, Lollo, Batavia... These and more are the vegetables that are grown "without haste" in Florette, the company of Navarrese origin that was born more than 35 years ago to bring to
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"Our recent growth hasn't been slight; it's been explosive," begins Eduard de Haan of JASA Packaging Solutions. Customers and business partners can see that firsthand at the demo week, this Dutch company will organize in week 46. The event also marks founder Piet Pannekeet's official farewell.
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For those who want to increase their stamina: they should try to reap the health benefits of oatmeal, beans, spinach and walnuts, among others. These foods provide a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to support your fitness goals. A healthy diet must strike a
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