Semillas Fitó introduces Gasol, its new yellow bell pepper
2024-03-08 00:00
Gasol is Semillas Fitó's latest innovation in the yellow bell pepper segment. This season, the variety has already showcased its potential and a strong performance in the field. Gasol features a high-quality fruit with a lemon-yellow color, productive and with good post-harvest performance.
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Tech is bridging the gap between farms and politics in Spain
2024-03-08 00:00
Farmable, a provider of farm management software (FMS), has reached a milestone in collaboration with the central SIEX project, led by the Spanish Agrarian Guarantee Fund (FEGA). Castilla y León, one of the pioneering communities in Spain, has successfully established a live API connection
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Here comes Ania®, the strawberry that tastes like... the forest
2024-03-08 00:00
Would you taste a strawberry with the aroma of wild strawberries? I recommend you do so because the experience is absolutely satisfying;
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What happens to Chinese ginger if something happens in Taiwan?
2024-03-08 00:00
After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to…
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iN's Mercato celebrates 30 years of activity and value projects
2024-03-08 00:00
iN's Mercato, the Italian discount retailer headquartered in Venice and present in 12 Italian regions with more than 560 points of sale, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with many value projects, which testify to its social and environmental commitment;
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SugarBee Apple announces year-round availability
2024-03-08 00:00
SugarBee® apples are set to become a year-round delight for consumers around the globe. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the brand, as for the first time, SugarBee apples will be available through the entire summer season and tie into the fall harvest with no interruption in
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Fruit Logistica: AI and digitalisation to optimise the supply chain and reduce food waste
2024-03-07 20:00
The role that technology could play in cutting food waste was the subject of a Fresh Produce Forum session on day two of Fruit Logistica.
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Dutch industry body warns border checks could be ‘a mess’
2024-03-07 18:00
Much has been made of the potential impact of physical border checks on UK ports and fresh produce suppliers (see pages 22 and 23), but what about the effect on exporters over in Europe? Well, it’s safe to say that news of the latest government U-turn didn’t go down well in the Netherlands,
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BGA: German exports robust
2024-03-07 15:00
Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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Social vitamins at heart of London charity’s work
2024-03-07 15:00
It is said that small is beautiful, and in the case of one London charity, the personal attention given to service users is quite literally turning lives around.
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Baden-Württemberg: "Pioneer & role model for the introduction of regional & organic products in state-owned canteens"
2024-03-07 15:00
He continued: "Through the targeted use of these foods in communal catering, we are strengthening regional value creation and organic farming in Baden-Württemberg. We are also promoting the preservation of the landscape and biodiversity. Also
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Photos: Whole Foods Market’s new Daily Shop format
2024-03-07 15:00
Retailer Whole Foods Market plans to introduce a new, quick-shop store format and give customers in towns and cities a “quick, convenient shopping experience”, with easier access to fresh, high-quality products.
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Portugal: Record fruit and vegetable exports
2024-03-07 15:00
This is according to a report by the Dutch agricultural bulletin 'Agroberichten Buitenland', based on data from the Portuguese statistics office INE. According to the report, 80% of exports had a destination within Europe. Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany and the
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Pakistan bans the export of onions and bananas
2024-03-07 15:00
With immediate effect and until the end of Ramadan, the export of bananas to Iran and Afghanistan will be suspended or restricted. The export of onions to countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region will also be stopped. These instructions were issued to the
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Mastronardi Produce joins Sekoya blueberry club
2024-03-07 14:00
North American company Mastronardi Produce has joined Sekoya, a leading provider of premium blueberry varieties.
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Spring Budget a mixed bag for farmers, says NFU
2024-03-07 14:00
The Spring Budget has received a mixed reaction from the NFU.
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RedPop returns to shake up apple category
2024-03-07 13:00
A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog.
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Hazera-developed radish wins Dutch award
2024-03-07 13:00
Hazera has revealed that the Nederlandse Consumentenverkiezing (Dutch Consumer Election) has recognised the AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix as one of its products of the year for 2023/24.
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Waitrose welcomes back RedPop as availability increases
2024-03-07 13:00
Waitrose has renewed its support for RedPop, a small and sweet variety which it believes has the potential to shake up the apple category and offer shoppers something unique.
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China's food market is expected to reach USD 2.4 trillion by 2032
2024-03-07 12:00
This would increase the value of China's O+G trade from USD 1.3 trillion in 2023 to USD 2.4 trillion in 2032, according to freshfruitportal. The consumption of tropical fruits in particular is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.46%. In the past five years, the
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