As the bedrock of the UK's biggest manufacturing sector - food and drink, which is worth £120 billion to the nation's economy – farmers welcome some of the announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Budget, but it doesn't go far enough in offering stability for agricultural businesses, growth
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Historic meeting at a notary's office in Turin to formalise the constitution of the 'KiKoKà Europe' consortium: 11 members from France, Greece, Spain and Italy - 1,550 hectares of authorised cultivated area - 2 varieties of yellow-fleshed kiwi - a major partnership with
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The current mango market is highly complex. "This Peruvian season experienced a perfect storm of sorts, leading to a dreadful shortage until late last week. Arrivals are increasingly slightly; their quality is, however, still in question," begins Ive Lambert from the Belgian importer, Starfruit.… read more

Despite some asparagus having already been harvested in Granada in February, it cannot be said that the season has truly started. "The rains we've had so far will generally be beneficial, but they have prevented us from truly starting. Moreover, on February 26 and 27, a frost wiped out all the
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As a result of the recent collaboration between Agrotere Consumer Panel's Monitor Ortofrutta and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy, we present a new column, which aims to bring the trade audience some insights into the evolution of the profile of the national purchasing manager for fruit
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Van den Bos Freshpartners in ABC Westland, the Netherlands, has managed Vegimex's Moroccan product arrivals for years. When office space became available in the same business park in Poeldijk, director Willem Schrage did not have to think twice. Last weekend, the company moved from The Hague to
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Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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Irish home consumption and retail demand remain positive, colder wet conditions are likely increasing consumption. The availability of stocks continues to tighten, again prices are reflecting this. Some empty shelves can be seen towards the end of the day in retailers. The availability of seed
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The Central Asian onion market is facing an ongoing crisis, according to EastFruit. A video posted by Arsen Islamoff on Facebook reveals how a farmer resorts to feeding his sheep with high-quality onions. The video, recorded by another grower, shows “clean, golden” onions being wasted.
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On International Women's Day, the world comes together to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women everywhere, as well as to acknowledge the persistent challenges they face in the struggle for gender equality. In a context where representation

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Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in March! This symbol is called the Mărţişor because, during the whole month, women are offered a Mărţişor, representing a small jewel or a small decoration tied to a red and white string. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over
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The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo of the apple category. It's RedPop®, the melache-shaped snack with its out-of-the-blue voice is ready to drag consumers into a crispy, juicy pop break; read more

At the meeting on spraying technique organized by Vertify and Glastuinbow Nederland, Caroline van den Hoek from Syngenta didn't hide the challenges growers are facing when it comes to spraying - especially considering the increasingly fewer options out there. The event hosted a series of eight
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The 11-acre flower farm, located in Suisun Valley, offers U-pick experiences, photography opportunities, special events, and more -- all in the spirit of beautiful, locally grown flowers! Molly Riehl is stopping by to see what's in bloom. Source: cbsnews.com read more

MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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Protagonist of the haute couture shows at Paris Fashion Week, in addition to the new collections presented by the most fashionable designers, seems to be fruit and vegetables. The category has appeared on several occasions as an accessory to accompany the trends of spring now just around the corner and
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The onset of this year's asparagus harvest is drawing ever closer. However, the extensive rainfall during winter is causing concern for asparagus farmers across many growing regions in Germany. Many are already anticipating a delayed start to the season. With Easter arriving early this year,
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The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has received the results of the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Census of Agriculture, with new information about Connecticut farms and those who operate them, including data about… read more

SenseNL is a tech company that focuses on the horticultural sector as it produces smart wireless sensors. The company contributes to the accelerating digitalization within the sector through its Cara Met-sensors, which provide accurate insights into the plant's root zone. Digitalization in the… read more

The packaging market for vegetables and fruits definitely cannot be reduced only to potato bags, citrus nets or apple boxes, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: "The last 20 years have been a period of intensive development of the fruit and vegetable
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