The GLOBALG.A.P. standard provides greater flexibility for farms to showcase their own narratives.
2024-04-23 00:00
Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements.
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In the U.S., 47 percent of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9 percent. While there has been notable progress, there is room for encouraging more women to enter the industry and boost their representation.
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The sustainability of potato cultivation in the face of new regulatory and market demands.
2024-04-23 00:00
The VI Spanish New Potato Congress, organized by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, Flowers and Plants
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"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe."
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W wyniku ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, gruszek i owoców pestkowych została częściowo uszkodzona, donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały
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Seasonal launch of local organic tomatoes
2024-04-23 00:00
The Organic Fruit Vegetable Producers Association is pleased to announce the beginning of the harvest for domestically and regionally grown tomatoes from controlled organic cultivation. Consumers are now able to buy fresh regional tomatoes, signaling a shift from imported goods to locally produced fruits and vegetables. This...
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Uzbekistan plans to export fruits and vegetables worth over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, Russia.
2024-04-23 00:00
Uzbekistan is scheduled to supply fruits and vegetables valued at over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, following a contract signed between the Bashkir enterprise "Eurasia - Ufa" and a sales company from Uzbekistan at the current international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia" in Tashkent.
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Ceny pomarańczy w Egipcie spadły do 15 centów za kilogram.
2024-04-23 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemną stronę dla kraju – nadzwyczaj niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. Jakie są przyczyny tej sytuacji i co można zrobić w tej sprawie? Głównym powodem jest
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Positive start for Romagnole strawberries.
2024-04-23 00:00
The Romagna strawberry harvest has started a week ago with the first picking of the Joly and Elodì varieties. This was announced by Filippo Fabbri from the Fabbri agricultural company in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), who is also a member of the Agribologna Consortium and an active witness for IFN.
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Sysco is promoting the use of more environmentally friendly products and innovative solutions to reduce plastic and packaging waste.
2024-04-23 00:00
Sysco Corporation, a leading global food service distribution company, is taking steps to enhance the sustainability of its product packaging. Earlier this year, the company implemented packaging guidelines to encourage all supplier partners to shift towards materials and design principles that.
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The demand for Lion's Mane mushrooms is increasing due to their medicinal properties.
2024-04-23 00:00
For years, Pleunis Mushrooms in Kinrooi cultivated a small batch of Lion's Mane mushrooms each winter, overshadowed by its larger counterparts such as Shiitake, Maitake, and King Oyster mushrooms. During the summer, cultivation came to a complete halt due to a lack of demand in the fresh market.
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The supermarket chain Albert Heijn is eager to collaborate with suppliers to advance towards more sustainable production practices. This initiative particularly focuses on reducing energy consumption, a challenging feat within the greenhouse horticulture sector, as acknowledged by AH in its 2023...
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Tomato prices started to rise in March.
2024-04-23 00:00
The tomato prices in the Netherlands experienced a slight increase in March. However, they are still similar to February's prices, which are lower compared to the high prices seen in 2023. This is mainly due to the lack of local production and a delayed start to the growing season. In 2024, the situation has not yet fully normalized.
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"Chociaż warunki były doskonałe, sukces w tym sezonie przypisuje się również ciężkiej pracy."
2024-04-23 00:00
The annual apple and pear crop estimate from New Zealand Apples and Pears, released in February 2024, projected a 12% increase in the national crop compared to the 2022 total. This represents a recovery from the significant damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to the 2023 crop. Export volume was included in the forecast.
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In New Zealand, the kiwifruit sector is currently undergoing a successful harvest season, thanks to favorable weather conditions, a consistent labor supply, and the high quality of the fruit. Colin Bond, the CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), highlighted that the Bay of Plenty region has been observing a continuous and
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Time to take a picture of the agrotextile. What treatments should be carried out on strawberry plantations?
2024-04-23 00:00
Cold, windy, with frost in the morning. That's how April looks like in Horniga. Strawberry plantations are covered with agrofabric to protect them from frost and cold wind. Currently, the temperature during the day is only 4-6°C, at night
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Według analityków EastFruit, ostatni tydzień w regionie EastFruit przyniósł wiele niespodzianek dla uczestników rynku. Po pierwsze, podaż jabłek gwałtownie wzrosła na największej platformie handlowej regionu - opartej na Telegramie platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. Było to zaskakujące wydarzenie, podczas gdy
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Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrates its 5th anniversary during Empowerment Day 2024.
2024-04-23 00:00
The Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrated its 5th anniversary on April 19 at the PLSTK café in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, during Empowerment Day 2024. This annual event serves as a gathering for partners and members of the foundation to unite in their mission, deepen their knowledge.
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DS SMITH introduces the first 'Customer Innovation Hub' in Spain.
2024-04-23 00:00
DS Smith Packaging Iberia has chosen Madrid as the location to establish its first Customer Innovation Hub in Spain. The company, present in 130 markets, opened
read moreThe future of logistics is automated.
2024-04-23 00:00
In order to optimize processes at its logistics center in Coswig, Ulvila, Finland, and make its supply chain future-ready, Netto has partnered with automated solutions provider Cimcorp. The challenge for Netto, Germany's largest grocery discounter and part of the Edeka Group, has been to optimize.
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