As food prices and inflation continue to burden both produce suppliers and consumers in Brazil and the rest of Latin America, Fresh Formulaics will be presenting its supply chain solutions at Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025. The company is committed to supporting the produce supply chain by developing.
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Avocado in Genetically Modified Organisms: so much space, but will it be in the right place?
2025-03-25 00:00
When it comes to sales and shelf space, the avocado has now gained its own dignity and autonomy within the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail distribution, also becoming a reference point for consumers at the table and in purchasing choices. Another certainty is that from the perspective
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CocoPallet: an innovative idea from coconut shells that is changing the logistics market.
2025-03-25 00:00
In the landscape of ecological solutions for logistics, a Dutch startup stands out for its revolutionary innovation. CocoPallet has developed fully biodegradable pallets using coconut shell fibers, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative.
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"We had to cancel the containers originally planned to come from South Africa with heavy hearts."
2025-03-25 00:00
The first shipments arriving on 20 March marked the official start of this year's overseas onion season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches Handelskontor GmbH, anticipates that there may not be a wide availability of packaged goods for German food retailers until around...
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Morocco, a country with diverse landscapes and a rich agricultural heritage, is known for a unique fruit that grows well in its arid climate—the prickly pear. Locally referred to as "Karmous nsara" or "Handia," or "Figue de Barbarie," this resilient fruit is a key part of rural life in Morocco.
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Strawberry crops in Spain affected by heavy rain and tornadoes. The elements destroyed over 300 hectares of crops.
2025-03-25 00:00
In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse
read moreThe deep freeze has reduced the U.S. pear harvest by 31%.
2025-03-25 00:00
Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe nadal wpływają na coroczne zbiory w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Na Pacyfiku Północno-Zachodnim głęboki mróz wpłynął na plony gruszek, co niedługo będzie widoczne w sklepach. Stan Waszyngton i Oregon, produkujące 87% gruszek w kraju, zanotowały w tym roku drastyczny spadek. Szacuje się, że 10.6
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Po osiągnięciu sukcesu przez Berry Fresh w przypadku odmian borówki o wysokim smaku, rozwój odmian jeżyny teraz również pokazuje znaczący wzrost. Dzięki ciągłym testowaniom i inwestowaniu w nowe odmiany o wysokim smaku, ich portfolio genetyczne jest kierowane w stronę bardziej aromatycznej przyszłości.
After achieving success with high-flavor blueberry varieties, Berry Fresh is now experiencing significant growth in the development of blackberry varieties. By continually trialing and investing in new high-flavor varieties, their genetics portfolio is moving towards a more flavorful future. read more
After achieving success with high-flavor blueberry varieties, Berry Fresh is now experiencing significant growth in the development of blackberry varieties. By continually trialing and investing in new high-flavor varieties, their genetics portfolio is moving towards a more flavorful future. read more
"Robotic stacker trial aims to boost packhouse efficiency"
2025-03-25 00:00
Seeka Limited is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at its KKP packhouse in New Zealand. Designed by Sean Carey of Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack up to eight boxes per minute, providing opportunities for increased efficiency in terms of labor, time, and cost.
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The EU apple campaign has increased demand and strengthened trade relations in Egypt.
2025-03-25 00:00
Mirosław Maliszewski, Prezes Stowarzyszenia Polskich Producentów Owoców (ZSRP), współpracował z Egyptian Gazette w ramach inicjatywy "Time for Apples from Europe", skierowanej na rynek egipski. Kampania, która obecnie jest w swoim ostatnim roku, ma na celu zwiększenie obecności europejskich jabłek...
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"Mangos przeważają na rynku prezentów biznesowych na Hainanie."
2025-03-25 00:00
In March, both the yield and quality of Guifei mangoes produced in Hainan, China, gradually stabilized, and prices have returned to normal levels, slightly higher than in the same period in previous years. "The super typhoon in September last year caused a large number of flowers to drop,
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Potatoes, which are the most expensive in Europe.
2025-03-25 00:00
In the last three marketing seasons, potatoes have experienced 2 seasons with prices above average, both for Italian and other European producing countries. In the past, every 5-8 years or so, there could be a season characterized by
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Predicting watermelon demand can be challenging
2025-03-25 00:00
Dostawa importowanych arbuzów pozostaje stabilna. "Dostępność jest najwyższa obecnie w przypadku dużych owoców - dostępne są liczne egzemplarze liczące 36 sztuk, ale także dostawy liczące 45 i 60 sztuk są wystarczające, aby zaspokoić popyt" - mówi Michael Martori ze Stella Farms. Ogólnie dostępna podaż jest lepsza niż w tym czasie.
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Grocery Market: Strawberry prices slightly decreasing
2025-03-25 00:00
Spring has begun in the "Borsa della Spesa," the weekly service offered by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, making it easy to shop while saving money and choosing sustainability.
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Varb and the trade fair GrootGroenPlus share a passion for sustainability and will extend their partnership into 2025. This means that exhibitors at the 35th edition of the trade fair, happening from 1 to 3 October in Zundert, will have the opportunity to present their latest products through the digital trading platform.
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Syracuse's lemon production under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has increased by 28.7%, leading to a rise in market value.
2025-03-25 00:00
The production of Syracuse PGI Lemons increased by 28.7% between 2023 and 2022, according to data from the latest Ismea - Qualivita 2024 Report on Italian PDO, PGI, and TSG food and wine production. The strong performance of the citrus fruit from Ortigia is further supported by the growth in value.
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"Transforming the way flowers are displayed"
2025-03-25 00:00
Verdissimo has launched a new display that not only transforms the way its preserved roses are showcased but also enhances the shopping experience for customers and makes product presentation easier for retailers. What makes this display so special? The impact of this new display has been immediate.
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Banana prices are increasing in Bulgaria and France, but decreasing in Romania and Slovakia.
2025-03-25 00:00
In week 11, the average wholesale price per kilogram of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean increased in Bulgaria (BG), France (FR), and Slovakia (SK), while Romania (RO) saw a decrease. According to the data, Bulgaria's average price rose slightly from €1.40 in week 10 to €1.42 in.
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In a strawberry tunnel, things can vary (strawberry plantation monitoring, 25.03.2025).
2025-03-25 00:00
In a few days we will have April, it is already calendar and astronomical spring, but March is still ongoing, as they say "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Some time ago you could already see on the Internet photos of strawberries starting to bloom with individual flowers.
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Agricultural subsidy scam: 160 thousand euros seized from two Sicilian entrepreneurs.
2025-03-25 00:00
The Carabinieri Section for the Protection of Food and Agriculture in Messina executed, in the local province, a Decree issued by the Office of the Preliminary Investigations Judge at the Messina Court upon request of the European Prosecutors' Office - Delegated European Prosecutors for Sicily, based in.
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