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Fruit and vegetables take centre stage on the catwalk
2024-03-07 00:00
Protagonist of the haute couture shows at Paris Fashion Week, in addition to the new collections presented by the most fashionable designers, seems to be fruit and vegetables. The category has appeared on several occasions as an accessory to accompany the trends of spring now just around the corner and
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International Women's Day (March 8) is around the corner, meaning busy times for many flower growers. Also, for La Plazoleta, the run-up to this holiday has been busy, particularly this year, as UK Women's Day is being celebrated on March 10. Fortunately, it has been beneficial, and sales
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International Women's Day (March 8) is around the corner, meaning busy times for many flower growers. Also, for La Plazoleta, the run-up to this holiday has been busy, particularly this year, as UK Women's Day is being celebrated on March 10. Fortunately, it has been beneficial, and sales
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Design and youth, two cornerstones for La Grande Bellezza Italiana
2024-03-04 00:00
During Fruit Logistica 2024 we stopped by the stand of La Grande Bellezza Italiana to take stock of two concepts, design and youth, that have always permeated the role of the network of companies active in the fruit and vegetable sector. We were able to talk to Camilla Turrina of the Odorizzi company,
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Resilience amidst adversity: Morocco’s berry export boom in 2023
2024-02-29 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in revenue from its fresh berry exports, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a dip in supply volumes. EastFruit's data reveals that Moroccan berry producers exported nearly 124,000 tons, generating $750 million in revenue.
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Italy's lemon season reaches its peak, but complications persist
2024-02-28 00:00
The Limorè brand lemon campaign is in its central phase, both in the field and in the packing stations, but difficulties, as Pietro Buongiorno, president of the Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers of Rocca Imperiale, points out, are always around the corner.
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Fruit Growers Tasmania is calling on the major parties and independent candidates to heed industry's plea for greater recognition of the cost pressures that are impacting businesses.
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Resilience amidst adversity: Morocco’s berry export boom in 2023
2024-02-28 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in revenue from its fresh berry exports, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a dip in supply volumes. EastFruit’s data reveals that Moroccan berry producers exported nearly 124,000 tons, generating $750 million in revenue.
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Lemons: campaign in full swing but difficulties are not lacking
2024-02-27 00:00
The Limorè brand lemon campaign is in the central phase of harvesting and marketing the product, but difficulties are always just around the corner, according to Pietro Buongiorno, president of the Rocca Imperiale Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers.
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One in five Brits treat their plants like children, but why?
2024-02-27 00:00
UK Mother's Day is around the corner (this year, it falls on March 10). And with searches for "plant mums" increasing by 40% in the last month1 and over 1.6 billion views on #plantmum TikTok content, there seems to be a new type of mum to gift for and a recent research2 by greetings card
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Farmers across Devon and Cornwall are being prompted by the Environment Agency (EA) to eschew planting "high risk" crops like maize, fodder beet, potatoes, and other root vegetables on unsuitable terrains to avert soil erosion and subsequent muddy run-off.
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International Women's Day is around the corner. On March 8, the achievements of women around the world are celebrated with flowers, and the Kenyan flower farm, Sian Flowers, presents two varieties that are, as they say, perfect for celebrating this holiday. These lovely roses remind us of
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Lowering prices does not generate sound business relations
2024-02-23 00:00
"Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of our agricultural activity: to stay competitive and attractive in the markets, this principle cannot be disregarded. That is why our crops are sustained by using integrated pest management methods,
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Indian grape volumes are normal despite logistical disruptions
2024-02-23 00:00
Despite logistical problems in the Red Sea, the usual volumes of Indian grapes continue to arrive, says Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Dutch firm Origin Fruit Direct. "Despite the difficulties faced by the shipments, the volumes that have been arriving are still
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Morphou orange farmers in Cyprus protest over industry woes
2024-02-21 00:00
Uetrange growers congregated at a key roundabout in Morphou, Cyprus, dispersing hundreds of oranges and igniting a fire to voice their frustration with the citrus sector's challenges. The demonstration, held adjacent to the local bus station, underscored the dire straits facing the region's
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"Usual Indian grape volumes despite logistical disruptions"
2024-02-21 00:00
Despite shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, Indian grapes keep arriving in the Netherlands in normal volumes, observes Corne van de Klundert of the Dutch company Origin Fruit Direct. "Even with those challenges, the volumes seem larger, though that's more because of an early season. For Indian
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Hold supermarkets to account, Australian farmers say
2024-02-20 00:00
Fresh allegations of price gouging behaviour by supermarket giants should be a wake-up call to fix Australia’s unfair supermarket duopoly, NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says.
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How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
2024-02-19 00:00
Bananas are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world. They are also the fourth most grown crop in the world, trailing only rice, wheat and corn. What could this tropical fruit have to do with fighting the ongoing plastic waste crisis?
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Mayor Keller shows Düsseldorf's wholesale market the red card
2024-02-15 00:00
After over 80 years as a cornerstone of the local economy, the Düsseldorf Wholesale Market will soon be saying "END OF THE LINE". Since its inception, the wholesale market has played a central role in Düsseldorf's economic structure. It is a living symbol of the perfect harmony between
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Three largest US crops in terms of total production were tomatoes, onions, and sweet corn
2024-02-13 00:00
The USDA has issued an extensive report, called Vegetable 2023 Summary.
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