Sweet corn
Swiss AgTech startup Agrinorm secures 7-digit funding
2023-04-03 00:00
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.
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Cornwall’s Varfell Farms joins LEAF network
2023-03-29 17:00
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.
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"We're waiting for spring to sow Dutch sweetcorn, luckily no gaps in the cultivation schedule"
2023-03-28 00:00
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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read more'Ag-tech critical to farming,' event shows
2023-03-17 16:00
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.
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Barfoots extends veg life with new FreshLock tech
2023-03-13 13:00
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.
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Cabbage, onions, potatoes and carrots were promoted this week
2023-03-13 00:00
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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The average temperature for winter, in this case from December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, was the fourth warmest on record, with an average temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. So what does that mean for apples and grapes? Associate Professor Jason Londo focuses on fruit crop physiology at
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Cold weather pushes Mexican colored bell pepper peak production back
2023-02-27 00:00
Cooler weather in Mexico has slowed down production on colored bell peppers. “We’re just about to turn the corner in Sinaloa,” says JC Myers, vice-president sales and marketing for SunFed Produce. “We’ve been two to three weeks behind our expected real production peak. We’ve been
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Philippines: Banana growers Davao Del Norte shift to corn
2023-02-24 00:00
At least 150 banana growers whose plantations were infected with Fusarium wilt or Panama disease shifted to corn farming in Davao del Norte province. This meant they became the first beneficiaries of Governor Edwin Jubahib’s KAAGAPAY Corn Program that provides farmers with free corn seeds and
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"We are getting more and more specific requests for new varieties, including for Indian grapes"
2023-02-23 00:00
Although there are comments from supermarkets that fewer grapes are being sold, supply and demand are still reasonably balanced, according to Corne van de Klundert of Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Direct. "I understand the disappointment that the promotional volumes of other years in January and
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February means table grapes from Chile are harvesting. At the heart of Chile’s grape production is Santa Elena, a grower of Divine Flavor International, but also a partner of the produce brand which harvests grapes in Chile from December to March. Overseeing the majority of Santa Elena’s
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Bulk date boxes back to support Ramadan sales
2023-02-17 00:00
With Ramadan right around the corner, Natural Delights® is offering two-, five- and 11-pound window boxes to meet the need during the brand’s highest sales period of the year. With a start date of March 22 this year, Muslim shoppers will be looking for Natural Delights products in early
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US vegetable production down 2% from 2021
2023-02-16 00:00
In 2022, the Nation’s production for the 26 estimated vegetable and melon crops totaled 658 million cwt, down 2 percent
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Chilly temperatures on both coasts impact corn production
2023-02-13 00:00
Supplies of corn are snug nationwide. On the East coast, production is underway in Florida though colder temperatures have impacted corn crops there. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, production is coming out of Mexico which has also seen some cold weather and freezing temperatures.
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‘Brexit is making inflation worse for the UK’
2023-02-07 00:00
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann has issued her opinions on the Brexit debate, blaming UK’s departure from the European Union for adding to inflation. Mann is a US economist who sits on the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee. She said there were signs that the cost-of-living
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Marco Salvi: "It is important not to disappoint consumers".
2023-02-07 00:00
"The figures for the first three quarters confirm Germany as the most important country for the export of Italian products", states Marco Salvi. In an interview with Fruchthandel magazine, the Fruitimprese president reveals where he sees the cornerstones of the Italian O+G industry in 2023.
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Australia’s romance with hot chips has been a long and celebrated affair. From buckets of hot chips at the corner store, to pub grub chips and burgers, it’s no secret we love them! However, for our obsession with hot chips to continue, we’ll have to rely on steady supplies of potatoes from
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New apple season-opener is “extremely interesting”
2023-02-02 00:00
The first semi-commercial blocks of Sassy™ apples were established in the Western Cape last year, with more to follow next year.
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The Department of Agriculture has collaborated with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to improve queen pineapple productivity and quality by adapting the Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) technology. The project will be led by DA-Bicol Region, following the success of
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