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REDPOP®, the little rebel who changes the rules
2024-03-06 00:00
The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo in the apple category. It's RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack that with its voice out of the chorus leads consumers to enjoy a crisp and juicy
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Fuel duty extension on the horizon in the UK's pre-election budget
2024-03-06 00:00
In the upcoming spring budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is anticipated to prolong the 5p reduction in fuel duty, a measure initially introduced by Rishi Sunak in 2022 and extended in March 2023. This continuation, expected to be announced on Wednesday, would maintain the fiscal stance initiated to…
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Hapag-Lloyd starts seasonal service "Citrus Connect"
2024-03-06 00:00
From the end of May until September – just in time for the peak citrus season – Hapag-Lloyd offers an additional service from South Africa: Our "Citrus Connect" will help local growers reach markets in Europe and North America – a trade that has shown a significant growth.The service will
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“It’s very difficult to grow table grapes in Jalisco and that’s why no one else does it”
2024-03-06 00:00
In spring, Mexico plays a crucial role in the supply of table grapes to the US and Canadian markets. Harvest kicks off in the Guaymas growing region in Sonora in May, and gradually transitions to Hermosillo, before it finishes up in the Caborca growing region in Sonora around July. Mexico has a
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Parlapiano oranges win over consumers in large-scale retail trade
2024-03-06 00:00
Huge success for the Parlapiano Sicilia oranges at a tasting on 2 and 3 March at the prestigious Prezzemolo & Vitale chain in Palermo, which told its customers the story of a company and its flagship product, the Arancia di Ribera DOP Parlapiano Sicilia. Prezzemolo
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Ukrainian farmers cashing in on high-quality potato scarcity
2024-03-06 00:00
The Ukrainian market is facing a scarcity of quality potatoes, as reported by the EastFruit. Wholesale companies and retail chains are struggling to buy enough quality potatoes to meet their needs. This gives farmers the opportunity to increase their prices for high-quality potatoes. Currently,
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UK supermarkets' sales growth slows in February, NIQ saysSales growth at British supermarkets slowed to 5.3% in February from 6.6% in January, reflecting a fall in food inflation, industry data showed. Market researcher NIQ said food price inflation decreased to 5.0% last month from 6.1% in…
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100 billion to save the CAP
2024-03-06 00:00
100 billion to save the CAP. That is how much would be needed to sustain the Common Agricultural Policy if Ukraine were to join the European Union. A topic at the heart of the debates these days, which also guided the event, organised by the Withub publishing platform, held yesterday
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The UK government offers a package of community and business support following flooding under the flood recovery framework. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.Six schemes have been made available following Storm Henk: Community Recovery Grant: up to £500 per flood affected household
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Apples: the sales campaign is going well
2024-03-06 00:00
The transition period between winter and spring is crucial for the apple industry, which reaches its seasonal peak in consumption because it takes advantage of the end of some winter campaigns on the one hand and the lack of competition from summer products on the other.
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Amigo Plant introduces Elephant Trunk
2024-03-06 00:00
Amigo Plant expanded its range with the so-called 'Elephant Trunk,' a unique succulent that has emerged from crossbreeding within the South African Cotyledon genus to its range. The plant stands out for its surprising shape, reminiscent of the graceful trunk of an elephant. The inspiring name
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Longtime FloraCraft® team member Dondi Richardson has become a certified florist through the Great Lakes Floral Association. Endorsed by the National Alliance of Floral Associations and recognized nationally, GLFA's certification program covers all aspects of professional floristry, and those
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'We will certainly not reach the high prices of last year'
2024-03-06 00:00
The willingness to sell of local onion growers has shown a marked increase in recent weeks. "Everyone has realised that prices will not rise any further," says Hendrik Hachmann of the Central German Trading Desk. Overall, the quality of onions is
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UK fresh produce business Fresca Group Limited has announced the move by Thanet Earth into the production of leafy salads. The deal revealed today sees the acquisition of Leythorne Nurseries formerly operated by leafy salad growers Madestein (UK) Ltd, through specialist advisory firm, FRP, for an…
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Potassium deficiency in soils, agriculture at risk
2024-03-06 00:00
The risk of losing fertility in soils destined for agricultural production is the order of the day, and climate change is cited as one of the main causes, with nutrient deficiencies, among which potassium deficiency can play a decisive role, taking second place
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'We are almost out of capacity at our second location'
2024-03-06 00:00
Trustpack Services has specialised in the repackaging and packaging of fruit and vegetables for many years. "My father Yurdal has been in the business for forty years and we have been operating under the Trustpack name for seven. We started on the premises of VDH in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, but we have exhausted the
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New trade route for Novara F1 carrot: arrives at Fiumicino airport
2024-03-06 00:00
The Novara F1 carrot continues to win acclaim in other cultivation areas. After Sicily, Fucino, the provinces of Ferrara and Rovigo, it has 'landed in Rome' in Maccarese, an important carrot production area in the winter months. Novara F1 Sowing takes place
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Port of Rotterdam Authority presents 2023 annual report
2024-03-06 00:00
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has presented its 2023 annual report. The title of the annual report is 'Connecting the world. Building tomorrow's sustainable port'. This heading summarises the projects and results and indicates what the Port Authority worked on and will keep working towards: a
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The situation is picking up for oranges
2024-03-06 00:00
"We are receiving quite a few orders for oranges, volumes we had not imagined we could ship this time of year. We had been waiting for such liveliness already in the first few weeks of 2024. Things are good especially for smooth fruits with a good appearance. Prices hover around €1.10/kg
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During the week of March 11 through 15, nine breeders will introduce to the world, from the Bogotá Savanna, the new varieties of dianthus that will become trendy for the upcoming season. "Breeders have placed dianthus in the spotlight of innovation at a worldwide level. Given the fact that
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