Meloni: costs are worrying, but the climate is scary
2024-06-05 00:00
The topic of production costs is a particularly critical issue in the fruit and vegetable sector due to a variety of peculiarities that characterize the industry, and these are amplified when we consider a product with an annual cycle like melons. First and foremost, the variables to consider
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Hort Connections 2024: Agriculture Minister announces funding to enhance exports and trade.
2024-06-05 00:00
Minister of Agriculture has announced important funding initiatives for the fresh produce industry during Hort Connections 2024. Senator Murray Watt revealed a joint funding partnership with the Victorian Government to support the state's fruit and vegetable sector, with funding of up to $5.3 million.
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Brak letniej pogody wpływa na sprzedaż owoców pestkowych.
2024-06-05 00:00
Obecnie marketing hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych jest dość spokojny. "Pogoda odgrywa tu pewną rolę" - mówi Erik-Jan Thur z firmy Marni Fruit. "Nadchodzące dostawy owoców pestkowych przebiegają dość normalnie, ale prawdziwe czerwcowe uczucie wciąż nas omija. Prawie nie mieliśmy kolejnych dni z naprawdę.
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Final pillars showcasing agricultural technology have been released.
2024-06-05 00:00
Apeel Sciences has revealed the final pillars of "The Apeel Leverage," which aim to demonstrate how their technologies can support and improve long-distance capabilities in the fresh produce supply chain. The key focus areas, "Here for the Long-Haul" and "Satisfy You and Your Customers," are part of this initiative.
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Exports of food from Egypt experienced a significant increase in the last week of May.
2024-06-05 00:00
According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610...
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The South African strawberry industry has doubled in size over the past four years.
2024-06-05 00:00
Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where...
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Breton mini-vegetables are back after a break of several months.
2024-06-05 00:00
Po kilku miesiącach oczekiwania, bretońskie mini-warzywa, zazwyczaj dostępne przez cały rok, wracają na rynek. Dystrybutor marki Prince de Bretagne, Pouliquen, analizuje kampanię po incydentach pogodowych, które dotknęły Bretanię w tym roku, informuje FreshPlaza.
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Brussels Airlines has resumed direct flights to Nairobi.
2024-06-05 00:00
After a break of almost ten years, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, indicating an expansion in its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service restarted with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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"W czasach niepewności ludzie szybko sięgają po zwroty takie jak 'nasze własne grupy jako pierwsze', ale konieczna jest szersza perspektywa."
2024-06-05 00:00
The European elections are fast approaching. On Thursday, June 6 (and in Belgium, June 9), everyone is being called to the polls. While these elections are sometimes overshadowed at the local level, many campaign plans emphasize that this time 'Europe is at a turning point'. "The
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"Organic market in Austria continues to grow steadily"
2024-06-05 00:00
Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern
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The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing.
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Sure, here is how you sow a brand
2024-06-05 00:00
Learning from successful examples is never taken for granted and we wanted to do the same, particularly in the apple sector. We have analyzed the journey of a brand, from when it is still just an idea, to when it starts to take shape and eventually becomes a tangible presence in the market. Assisting us in this endeavor
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EN: The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge continues with a Hackathon on June 6 and 7.
2024-06-05 00:00
The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge Hackathon event will take place on Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th. This event, organized by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Tencent, will be held both on-site in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, as well as online, making it accessible to a global audience.
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Better melon performance thanks to plastic films.
2024-06-05 00:00
High summer temperatures and attacks of parasites, including aphids, are the main obstacles that melon producers have to face in order to achieve satisfactory results. New
read moreThe BerryWorld Ruby ® raspberries receive the award from the International Taste Institute.
2024-06-05 00:00
Raspberry BerryWorld Ruby®, from the BerryWorld Plus® program, received an outstanding score in a blind tasting, achieving a Superior Taste Award with 3 stars. Currently
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The main representative organizations of commercial distribution in Spain and Portugal have signed a Hispanic-Lusitanian Manifesto in which they demand greater social and political consideration of the sector in the upcoming European Parliament. Trade is a strategic sector for the economy.
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A new study suggests that garlic is effective in lowering blood sugar levels and cholesterol.
2024-06-05 00:00
W ostatnim badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrients grupa badaczy z Chin przeprowadziła systematyczny przegląd i metaanalizę, aby zbadać wpływ czosnku na poziomy lipidów i glukozy we krwi u ludzi. Przewlekłe choroby niezakaźne, w tym choroby układu sercowo-naczyniowego, przewlekłe
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RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration.
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Morocco is dominating early 2024 with record-breaking fruit and vegetable exports to Germany.
2024-06-05 00:00
Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi.
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IFTEX has begun in Nairobi, Kenya.
2024-06-05 00:00
The 11th edition of Iftex in Nairobi, Kenya has commenced with even more partners in the floral trade attending than last year, with nearly 200 exhibitors. Many flower growers are showcasing new varieties for export. The opening of Iftex was led by Dick van Raamsdonk.
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