The berry business continues to be the fastest growing segment of the fruit and vegetable business in the world for more than 15 years. Ukraine, which actively expands production and exports of fresh and frozen berries, does not lag behind these trends .
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Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?
2024-02-27 00:00
The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is destined for freezing. This is what Zouhir Daissoria, Moroccan grower and exporter based in Larache, reports.
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On the 3rd of March, nearly 3,000 runners will participate in the 10KFEM of Valencia, the only race in the Women's Category approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, which is included in the official calendar of races of the Valencian Athletics Federation.
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DS Smith calls for paper and board recycling to be boosted
2024-02-27 00:00
According to a new report by DS Smith, the world's leading sustainable packaging solutions company, just a 9% increase in paper and board packaging recycling rates in the EU could add to the
South American market
South American market is set to continue to grow by more than half in the next few years.
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US watermelon supply could remain low through May
2024-02-27 00:00
Watermelon supplies are tighter than normal for this time of year. "There has been very limited availability for the past few weeks, and it is likely to remain that way for at least a couple more weeks, maybe longer," says Michael Martori of Stella Farms.
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Jashore flower growers eye Tk 700m sales centring language, Falgun, Valentine’s Day in February
2024-02-27 00:00
The flower growers and traders of Jashore's Jhikargaccha upazila, one of the largest flower markets of the country, expect to sell flowers worth Tk 700 million in the month of February as flower is a must-have in the celebration Pahela Falgun, Valentines' Day and the observance of Amar Ekushey,
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Vine moths, the solution from sexual confusion
2024-02-27 00:00
Vine moths represent historical enemies for wine growers, who have always had to deal with dangerous and difficult-to-control adversaries. These are Lepidoptera that in the larval stage develop on inflorescences and berries, causing losses
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US-based GXO eyes potential acquisition of Wincanton in the UK
2024-02-27 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, GXO, a US-based logistics company, has expressed interest in acquiring Wincanton, a key player in the UK logistics market. This move comes amidst Wincanton's ongoing acquisition discussions with CEVA Logistics of France, potentially unsettling
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Hospital apologises for a tasteless meal served without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A British hospital has apologised after being criticised for serving a 'disgusting', beige-coloured, vegetable-free meal to a patient, sparking outrage from many Britons who called it 'a real disgrace'. Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the
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Dutch mushroom company to build new order-picking warehouse
2024-02-27 00:00
The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their order-picking location in Maasdijk (NL). "This development marks an important milestone in our growth and success," said the company in a statement.
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"Growers in the U.S. often have their own B2C brands, something that isn’t very common in Europe yet"
2024-02-27 00:00
These days, the role of a breeder is not just to produce seeds. Bayer Crop Science is no exception, of course. At this year's Fruit Logistica, we spoke with Andrew Burchett, Global Strategic Accounts Lead, and Nico van Vliet, Global Value Chain Development Lead, about this.
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"Air freight is misunderstood"
2024-02-27 00:00
"A local hero" is how Robert Verbaenen of Deny Cargo describes the Flemish logistics service provider. This family business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, takes pride in its small-scale, familial approach, with which it recently distinguished itself in the perishables sector. "We
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Rijk Zwaan, Demo Days dedicated to lettuce in the fondan
2024-02-27 00:00
Over 80 participants, including growers, technicians, nurserymen, cooperatives and retailers took part in the greenhouse lettuce demonstration day organised by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the Capuano Agricultural Company in Fondi (LT) in February. During the event, operators had
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"First commercial citrus planting in Egypt after a trial period in our experimental fields".
2024-02-27 00:00
With strategically located buying offices in South Africa, Peru, Chile and Egypt and a sales office in China, the Dutch Jaguar the fresh company serves customers on five continents. "This strategy is paying off. In recent years, we have invested in
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Morocco's export successes in the fruit and vegetable sector are no secret to industry experts. However, it is interesting to look at which markets are showing the most impressive dynamics in order to understand where the greatest new opportunities arise.
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Carrefour is committed to SMEs
2024-02-27 00:00
Carrefour celebrates the 20th edition of its National Carrefour SME Day, the great
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The cultivation of small fruits involves many details that have a significant impact on the overall production, as Jasen Zhang of Naltsen, an expert in the use of support tape in strawberry cultivation, points out.
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"Our own productions are close to the customers, which lowers the carbon footprint"
2024-02-27 00:00
Growing sugar snaps in Europe could eliminate the need to have to fly these vegetables in from far away destinations. However, there's some challenges associated with cultivating sugar snaps on European soil, says Frederik Pahus Bruun, PR manager for Danish/Portuguese sugar snap grower and
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Uzbekistan rakes in profits from walnut exports in January 2024
2024-02-27 00:00
According to the latest data from the Statistical Agency, Uzbekistan made significant strides in its walnut exports in January 2024. The country exported 439 tons of walnuts, amounting to a revenue of $1.2 million.
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"Meeting the expectations of industry professionals and consumers".
2024-02-27 00:00
medFEL returns on 24 and 25 April 2024 at the Parc des Expositions in Perpignan, France. For this edition, 250 exhibitors are expected, an increase of 23% compared to last year, and 5,000 visitors, in 6 exhibition sectors, with 15 conferences and round tables and, of course, the
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