"Unusual weather, but the product is highly sought after".
2024-02-29 00:00
This year, demand for the late mandarins of Ciaculli far exceeds supply, despite the fact that so far 3,000 tonnes of these citrus fruits have been distributed to various distribution chains. However, the weather has made and is making the season difficult. Making an initial assessment is Giovanni
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International Rootstocks Symposium to be held at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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Mushrooms take the way abroad
2024-02-29 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are proceeding apace in Italy," explains Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's Head of Development, "but also abroad we have excellent results, especially in Greece. We are also making important contacts in other markets,
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UK: Roses named most beloved flower across Coventry gardens
2024-02-29 00:00
Data conducted by UK plant nursery Ashridge Trees shows the nations floral preferences, revealing insights into Coventry's green spaces and gardening habits.
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Spanish farmers do not stop: cargoes from Morocco sabotaged
2024-02-29 00:00
Spanish producers block the AP-7 motorway near Pontós (Girona) to identify and stop trucks with loads of fruit and vegetables from Morocco. The protesters made the trucks - as reported by Valencia Fruits- pass through the blockade to identify those
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Fruit Attraction 2024 invites global participation
2024-02-29 00:00
From 8 to 10 October, companies from the fruit and vegetable industry will once again have a date at the world's leading event for the marketing of fruit and vegetables.
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The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, held bilateral meetings with the Ministries of Trade and Industry and the Municipality of Qatar and met with Hassad Food - the Qatari investment arm in the food and agro-industrial sectors - to
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'A further milestone in defence of our excellence was reached today with the vote in Europe on the approval of the reform of the Geographical Indications system'. Thus in a note the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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Catalan farmers protest in Barcelona over drought and EU regulations
2024-02-29 00:00
In Barcelona, Catalan farmers rallied to express their concerns over climate-induced drought and stringent EU farming policies. Artichoke farmer Xavier Oliva highlighted the dire situation, stating, "If it doesn't rain you can't plant anything." The farmers are demanding more support from the
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From "potato" to "potato", the interesting history of the name of the quintessential tuber.
2024-02-29 00:00
The story behind the word "potato" is a tale of cultural exchange and linguistic evolution that spans continents. The origins of this tuber can be traced to the Andes, where it was cultivated and consumed by indigenous peoples long before it reached Europe.
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Fourth global conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-29 00:00
Bananas are the world's most exported fruit in terms of volume - 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 - with an estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per year, making its value chain one of the most important in the world. In addition, bananas are a source of
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"We want to help farmers in a holistic way".
2024-02-29 00:00
Today's farmers need both innovative varieties and crop protection products to protect their crops in the field and achieve satisfactory yields. For this reason, BASF participated in the last Fruit Logistica not only with its vegetable seed division
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"Explore the latest innovations in the processing system"
2024-02-29 00:00
Dutch family business Van der Plas is in constant evolution. Beyond aesthetics, evident on their website showcasing their new corporate identity, they are dedicated to innovation, ensuring every florist receives the finest flowers and plants at a fair price. This commitment to innovation led to
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“No one has to risk their life ever again by walking through the thin gutter on a greenhouse roof”
2024-02-29 00:00
By using a liquid spraying 50kg-drone, the team with Drohnen Agrar Service (DAS) aims to reduce work and costs for its consumers. The company only started in June 2023 and always envisioned its drone being used for greenhouse shading. Thanks to the efforts of managing director Sebastian
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Spanish farmers vandalize Moroccan trucks amid competition concerns
2024-02-29 00:00
In Catalonia, Spain, five Moroccan trucks carrying fruit and vegetables were vandalized on February 27, highlighting ongoing tensions between Spanish farmers and Moroccan agricultural exports. Spanish farmers argue that Moroccan products bypass the stringent phytosanitary controls mandated by
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Pear Bureau Northwest president to depart
2024-02-29 00:00
Pear Bureau Northwest announced that Kevin D. Moffitt, president and CEO, will step down after 35 years with the organization.
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'Influx of goods decreases demand in the citrus export market'
2024-02-29 00:00
China's citrus export season peaked just before the Chinese New Year holiday in early February, coinciding with a sharp drop in prices. Since mid-February, citrus prices have fallen significantly on the
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Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video.
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Westfalia Fruit has conducted the first successful trials of an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain.
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The Indian mango season is coming up very shortly. For one exporter, the focus is on three varieties, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: "Our mango export season will initially be at the starting stage around the 15th of March. From that point,
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