Sweet corn

The Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM) is currently being held in Morocco. All the agricultural sectors are represented at this prominent trade show. read more

Macfrut is just around the corner and, this year too, there will be plenty of space for biosolutions. On 4 May, the Biosolutions International Congress will take place (Click here for more information on the brochure), an international event with the participation of some top players from the world of production
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Ginsters is looking to capitalise on growing demand for locally grown veg following well-documented recent fresh produce shortages. read more

Although the unstable weather of the last few weeks does not hint at summer, inevitably, the warm season is at the starting line and the first fruits of the season are beginning to appear in the markets. read more

"Traceability in the Italian agri-food sector is now an established fact and is a fixed point to guarantee food safety at all stages of production from seed to table. Today the time is ripe for a further step forward: that towards the creation of
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have for the first time recorded and analysed sounds emitted by plants. The click-like sounds, reminiscent of the popping of popcorn, are emitted at a volume that resembles human speech, but at
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If grapefruit were a person, it might be that neighbor of yours who you enjoy having a chat with whenever you run into them at the corner grocery store, but who you probably wouldn't go out of your way to invite to your house for dinner. Equal parts bitter and sour, but with just enough
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Switzerland-based Agrinorm has announced that it has secured a seven-digit round of financing to further develop its AI-powered software for quality risk management across fresh produce value chains. read more

After a major restyling, the Interspar in Siderno (Rc), a point of sale included in the project to modernise the Despar network in the Centre-South, reopens its doors to customers. The renovated store (located at S.S. 106 Km. 106,4) brings inside all the new features of Format 35, the
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The Linea Verde (Green Line), on the strength of its know-how and in line with its vocation for innovation, continues its evolutionary path and launches a rich assortment of DimmidiSì branded summer novelties in line with market needs, respecting the brand's cornerstones:
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With a high price, depending on the season, black truffles are an ingredient reserved for the most lavish meals. However, one mushroom, could be a more affordable way to approach the black truffle lifestyle. The black trumpet, or Craterellus cornucopioides, has a flavor profile that's
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Gardai have uncovered €1.36m worth of cannabis shipped to Ireland from Spain in a container load of oranges. One warehouse worker has been charged with unlawful possession of cannabis on March 31 and that he had it for sale or supply at Cornstown, Ashbourne, Co. Dublin. read more

A H Worth said it is trying to minimize any job losses by redeploying people due to the challenges posed by a competitive market. A consultation process is currently ongoing across the company and the exact number of redundancies is unlikely to be known until the summer. The Holbeach Hurn based
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Agrinorm, a Zurich-based AgTech startup, has secured a 7-digit round of financing to further develop their AI-powered software for quality risks management in the fresh produce value chains. read more

Varfell Farms, the world’s leading grower and packer of daffodil flowers and bulbs, was formally launched yesterday (28 March) as a LEAF Demonstration Farm in recognition of its cutting-edge sustainable farming practices. read more

In the Netherlands, it is almost time for the sweetcorn sowing season. "We're in the starting blocks," said Giel Hermans of Hermans Suikermais. "Unfortunately, the weather's not cooperating yet; it's too cold and wet. In 2023, we already had the first seedlings in the ground on March 26 and were
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In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly announced that 21 March would be known as International Forest Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forest area. Forests play a vital role in mitigating the risk of

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The critical importance of agri-tech to agriculture and food is a key topic which will be discussed at the upcoming South West AgriTech Showcase next month. read more

Leading sweetcorn supplier Barfoots has launched an award-winning new packaging solution called FreshLock designed to extend product life, reduce food waste, and save time in the kitchen. read more

This week retail ads were a celebration of all things Spring. With Saint Patrick's Day a week away, cabbage, onions, potatoes and carrots were promoted alongside corned beef, Irish beer, and soda bread. Several stores featured special Passover sections that included grape juice, apple juice and
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