Sweet corn
Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have switched to growing short-term crops and perennial trees and breeding aquatic species on nearly 5,000ha of paddies. The crops include vegetables, watermelon, corn, and lotus and the trees include mango, jackfruit, lime, and orange.
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"The demand is very high - everyone is waiting for the Fuji apple"
2023-11-01 00:00
"We get Fuji apples from a farmer around the corner from us. The demand is very high; everyone is waiting for the Fuji apple. In terms of ripeness, it is one of the last apples in the season and starts between the end of October and the beginning of November. The apples are primarily convincing
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"We entrepreneurs have a responsibility to act in an environmentally conscious and sustainable way"
2023-10-31 00:00
Colombian passion and German care: these are the two cornerstones of the Cata's brand of the Freiburg-based start-up NativosFood. The founding couple Adam Sikora and Catalina Montoya specialise in the production and distribution of plantain crisps and other innovative foods from South America.
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Complicated start for Apulian artichokes, demand reduced by the heat
2023-10-27 00:00
In Apulia, in the Foggia area, the artichoke season is beginning, but the sentiment is anything but positive. The heat in southern Italy shows no sign of letting up and seasonal produce is cornered. Apulian producer Ermanno Barletta describes the anomalous situation to IFN
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The Almeria town of Pulpí has once again become the focus of debate on sustainability and health, thanks to the Primafl Foundation and the University of Almeria. It was on the occasion of the celebration of the third edition of a fully consolidated event, the Conference on Sustainability and Health.
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"We were able to get trial shipments going and eventually recover the corn market for Thai growers"
2023-10-23 00:00
Australian-born Chris Catto-Smith worked for many years in the logistics and supply chain in Southeast Asia and the corporate retail world, holding senior executive positions for retailers moving into the Asian markets; while undertaking supplier negotiations for a major retailer, he had what he
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We are always on the lookout for effective formats that propose innovative elements to enhance the fruit and vegetable sector. This is why La Frescheria, a company that offers a corner dedicated entirely to fruit and vegetables from the IV and V range, such as salads, soups, drinks and more, has
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Grapes, pears, persimmons, pomegranates and cranberries provided an autumn flavor to ads
2023-10-23 00:00
From miniature to pie varieties to jumbo sized jack o' lanterns, pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers this week. Seventeen varieties of apples were reported this week, perfect for baking, bobbing or covering with caramel. Other fruits such as grapes, pears, persimmons,
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The new Brazilian and Peruvian grape seasons began a while ago, and the first shipments are arriving on the European market.
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Researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett institute are examining the health benefits of non-conventional crops and to develop ways of incorporating them into everyday food. Through a competitive Innovate UK grant, they are looking at Peruvian crops such as purple corn and yacón (a
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Okanagan company adds ‘watermelon smash’ activity to corn maze
2023-09-29 00:00
Kelowna Fruit-N-Veggies has reopened the largest corn maze in the Okanagan Valley at the end of August. Junior partner Dominique Coulombe: "Last year we just had the one path, which was about an hour and a half. This year we have the standard path that we added. It's like other corn mazes in the
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Coles switches to compostable bags in South Australia
2023-09-22 03:00
Coles announced it will be replacing single-use plastic bags with certified compostable bags in the fresh produce section of all its South Australian stores.
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"Strangely enough, things like sweetcorn are mostly sold at markets"
2023-09-22 00:00
With summer drawing to a close and the weather turning, Dutch wholesale markets' offerings are changing, too. "Many items like stone fruit and cherries are falling away, and soft fruit sales are noticeably declining. People have been eating those fruits all summer, so they're ready for something
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Popularity of potatoes is unwavering in the US
2023-09-20 00:00
Kim Breshears, the Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, has given a clear overview of the US potato market. She emphasized that potatoes have consistently been America’s favorite vegetable.
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Southampton Port gets ‘world first’ safety feature
2023-09-19 11:00
DP World has introduced a remote pinning station at its Southampton hub in a move described as a world first that will improve safety and productivity during a vital part of port operations.
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Farmers in the eastern Coachella Valley continue to assess the damage to their farms after last week’s storm brought heavy rain and flooding. For instance, there is Desert Mist Farms, cultivating red and green bell peppers, green beans, and white corn in the fall. It is headquartered in
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DP World teams up with BPA conference
2023-09-07 08:00
DP World, the Emirati multinational logistics company, has teamed up with the Port of London Authority (PLA) to hold this year’s British Ports Association (BPA) annual conference at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge on 17-19 October.
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Independent seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has announced the formation of a new partnership with Crookham Company (Caldwell, USA). Headquartered in Germany the new business, which will operate under the Elsoms name, will manage the Crookham and Snowy River (Victoria, Australia)
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Elsoms launches sweetcorn venture
2023-09-06 15:00
Spalding-based seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has teamed up with US seed producer Crookham Company to launch a joint-venture business to supply European customers with US and Australian sweetcorn varieties.
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Elsoms launches sweetcorn venture
2023-09-06 15:00
Spalding-based seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has teamed up with US seed producer Crookham Company to launch a joint-venture business to supply European customers with US and Australian sweetcorn varieties.
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