Monterey Mushrooms is making a change to enhance the recyclability of its mushroom packaging by incorporating near-infrared (NIR) sortable material in its recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) thermoformed tills. The company's rPET tills are produced using 100 percent post-consumer recycled… read more

The banana market is a volatile one and according to Mr. Ricardo Guedes, general director of Portuguese banana trader Franol, retailers are hyper aware of any small changes going on in the market: "The market for conventional bananas in Europe appears to have reverted back to old trends in terms
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The early carrot campaign in Sicily has just started, with low production volumes. Most of the requests come from Northern Europe and are specifically for organic early carrots, with a preference for Demeter certified biodynamic carrots. The situation for organic and Demeter carrots in southern
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After Manuel Jarén's testimony in Huelva last week, ANBGCM Material Vegetal, the company in charge of the licences for the variety read more

The development of genetic resistance is one of the main pillars of breeding programmes in horticulture. Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated international team,Rijk Zwaan introduces in Sicily the first lamuyo pepper variety resistant to Leveillula taurica (Lt o, more
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P.L. Light Systems has expanded its North American sales team to support their growing customer base. Gustavo Barahona is the newly appointed Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada/USA and Latin America. Gustavo brings a wealth of experience in Crop Science, Precision Ag and Ag IoT—backed
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Vietnam has advantages and enormous potential for the development of flowers and ornamental plants, considering its culture, diverse climate, and natural resources for production as its ambition in the world market. Earlier this year, a study about the flowers and ornamental plants sector in
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Sustainability, interpreted in the necessary data culture, is increasingly affecting logistics. And it is expressed in collaborative projects. The partnership between the OrtoRomi agricultural cooperative, Ifco, a global supplier of reusable RPC crates, and Alì, with 117
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Apples, grapes and now mangos? Nick Bernal believes that mangos are one of the next fruits to see the development of specialty or club varieties available on shelves. "Consumers are saying they want something new. In the past five to 10 years, people have gotten used to mangos and they are now
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The Region of Murcia is undoubtedly the main apricot-producing area in Spain, and right there, near the Albudeite-Campos de Río municipality, is the location of what is "probably the earliest apricot production area in all of Europe, besides the Archena area. The harvest there starts about
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Roger Boons' enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. After entering the fresh produce industry in 1985, he quickly became active in Eastern Europe for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri) following the fall of the Berlin Wall. For the past six years, the Belgian has
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The Latvian government has approved a list of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus that are banned for importation. This decision, as stated on the Latvian government's website, reflects Latvia's commitment to swiftly severing economic ties with the aggressor country while upholding the
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Qatar Airways is collaborating with Dronamics to enhance its fresh produce transportation capabilities. The partnership focuses on the trial use of drones for the delivery of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, aiming to expand the airline's business in this sector. To support this initiative,
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Finding innovative ways to boost the circular economy for the benefit of the planet? This is the story of Karshof, a flour made from artichoke processing waste that reduces food waste. The idea belongs to the Veneto-based startup Circular Fiber, which, through its
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The Phytosanitary Inspection of Republika Srpska recently enforced a ban on two shipments of strawberries, totaling 1,370 kilograms, from Albania due to detected elevated levels of pesticides. This action aligns with the Inspectorate's commitment to rigorous seasonal monitoring of fruit and
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In light of the challenges posed by climate change, which include erratic production conditions, the berry sector is under threat. The EU has taken steps to address these challenges, spearheaded by Professor Bruno Mezzetti from the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy. He leads the
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