Disqualified Russian skater Kamila Valieva attributed her positive doping test to a strawberry dessert contaminated with her grandfather's heart medication. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) specified in its report that Valieva, then 15 years old, claimed that the
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Cucumbers are bought by 42% of Italian households
2024-03-06 00:00
The number of households that have bought cucumbers at least once in the last twelve months is increasing. According to the permanent observatory of Consumer Panel Services GfK, which monitors the purchasing behaviour of Italian families with a sample of 15,000 consumer products
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Colombian exotics exporter reaches 10 years of trading to Europe
2024-03-06 00:00
Jardin Exotics, a Colombian export company of fresh avocados and passion fruits reached their 10th anniversary as well as the export of their 3,000th 40" container that was loaded towards Europe. The company was founded in 2014, and reached these milestones in collaboration with the Dutch
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US (PA): PHS shares 2024 flower show winners
2024-03-06 00:00
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces the winners at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, "United by Flowers." Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year's Flower Show is in full bloom through March 10, 2024, bringing together visitors from across the nation to show how
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Pound experiences unprecedented stability in the UK
2024-03-06 00:00
The FX market is currently experiencing a period of remarkable calmness, with the Pound displaying an unexpected level of stability. According to Joseph Capurso, Head of International and Sustainable Economics at Commonwealth Bank, "Implied volatility is particularly low in GBP, at close to the
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UK: NFU urges members to get growing for Shrewsbury Flower Show
2024-03-06 00:00
Shropshire farmers will be at the big event in The Quarry at Shrewsbury on August 9-10, discussing food production, the ornamental sector, and the environment with the public. NFU Shrewsbury group secretaries Simon Latter and Matthew Shepherd are considering plans for the show and have called
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Plant protection in a minute
2024-03-06 00:00
The video clip competition 'Plant Protection in a Minute', now in its fourth edition and organised by the Italian Plant Protection Association (AIPP) and the International Association of students in Agricultural and
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Compostable material made from potato starch
2024-03-06 00:00
The Polish company Bio Plast Pom, in cooperation with the Gdansk University of Technology and other scientific institutions, has developed a compostable and biodegradable material, NOPLA, based on potato starch, which aims to reduce environmental impact, CO2 emissions and
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Packaging: a pre-agreement that penalises fruit and vegetables
2024-03-06 00:00
The last word is not yet said, but Monday's vote penalises fruit and vegetables due to restrictions on single-use packaging. "The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the proposed regulation on packaging and packaging waste
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From the sky to protect and monitor crops
2024-03-06 00:00
A future that is already present, thanks to drones capable of distributing liquids on extensive, horticultural and fruit crops, as well as useful insects. On Tuesday 5 March 2024, a technical demonstration day was held at the La Clorofilla farm in Mercato Saraceno (Forlì-Cesena).
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Pineapple produces in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic say the exporting of pineapples without the crown, which allows two extra pineapples in a box, is not a new concept, and they have learned from experience that many markets are not ready to compensate them. This follows after Dutch
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US (WA): Tens of millions of tulips bloom in a Verdant Valley
2024-03-06 00:00
If the name Skagit Valley sounds familiar that's because it probably is. The verdant valley in Washington produces everything from cheese and beer to garlic and berries. Seafood is plucked from the sea and served up fresh and all-you-can-pick blueberry farms dot the landscape. The edible bounty
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'Jingold, promotions drive sales worldwide'
2024-03-06 00:00
For Jingold kiwis, investments in communication are intensifying. The company has recently been present in wholesale markets with initiatives dedicated to fruit growers and wholesalers (click here to read more), while - at the same time - it has also been pursuing an intensive
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Good growth prospects for Egyptian producers
2024-03-06 00:00
Egypt continues to be a fast-growing country in the fruit and vegetable sector. It has recently made major investments, especially in the cold chain and logistics sectors. The roll-on/roll-off system between the ports of Damietta and Trieste is proof of this. Nevine Hossam, director of the
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Pheno Geno Roses gifted rose to city of Belgrade
2024-03-06 00:00
Pheno Geno Roses gifted the City of Belgrade with 2,400 rose plants planted in Manjež Park, in front of the Palace of Justice, and in Topčider Park. Planting was carried out in cooperation with JKP "Zelenilo-Beograd" and with the presence of the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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The Datterino tomato appeals to Italy's top brands
2024-03-06 00:00
By means of diversified strategies, which also aim directly at the end consumer through the retail channel, one can remain competitive in the horticultural sector and, in particular, in the tomato sector. With a big project called 'Mr Datterino', Vegetables by Bayer from
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Mushroom market dynamics move towards imports
2024-03-06 00:00
In Bulgaria, local mushrooms, such as white champignons, are reported to be worm-infested and of poor quality. Therefore, Bulgarian companies increasingly prefer imports from Romania. This is stated by Julian Kolev, president of the Association of Fruit Processors
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Australia sees record Honey Gold mango volumes harvested in January
2024-03-06 00:00
Honey Gold mango producer Piñata Farms has ended the season on a high with a record January, up 43% in volume and just less than its record season in 2022-2023. Managing director Gavin Scurr said initial predictions were for a light season following a poor winter flowering due to irregular cool
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Diminished box demand and continued capacity expansion is leading to a decline in freight rates
2024-03-06 00:00
In the aftermath of the Chinese New Year, Asia has witnessed a decrease in concerns regarding an empty repositioning crisis. This shift comes as a result of diminished demand and continued capacity expansion, leading to a decline in freight rates. Linerlytica, a Hong Kong-based analyst firm,
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'No reason to complain about the Polish apple season'
2024-03-06 00:00
Given the higher prices for Polish apples, there is no reason to complain, according to Marcin Swiatek of the Polish apple export company Bialski Owoc: 'For us, it was a really good season for apples. The price has been a bit higher than last
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