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Fruitbox 102 - Helge Sparsoe, Fyffes
2024-02-26 13:00
Helge Sparsoe, the chief executive officer of Fyffes, talks to Chris White about about how he plans to become a disruptor in the banana business with a new consumer brand called Trudi’s. But does the new brand spell the end of the Fyffes name that’s been part of the fresh fruit and vegetable
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Grower testimonials highlight benefits of Leanri
2024-02-26 12:00
The Leanri brand held a series of meetings with growers specialising in the cultivation of the premium mandarin to learn first-hand about their experience in managing the variety.
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Del Monte reports on overall net loss for 2023
2024-02-26 12:00
Fresh Del Monte has reported that its net sales and net income both fell in 2023, when compared with the previous year.
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Root vegetables are not only extremely versatile and taste extremely good when prepared correctly, but also provide you with vitamins and other valuable nutrients such as iron, calcium and magnesium in winter.
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Peru expects blueberry volumes to recover in 2024
2024-02-26 12:00
The industry is expecting volumes to increase again this year. This could have an impact on the high prices that Peru was able to achieve due to the limited volume.
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Wageningen University & Research: "Chef in the classroom" event at 120 primary schools
2024-02-26 12:00
These cookery courses are held in every province. The students work together with a chef and learn how to prepare a tasty, healthy dish from various ingredients. They cut vegetables themselves, mix, garnish, bake and grill with the chef. Afterwards the
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QS Academy online seminar for fruit and vegetable producers: "Optimising the creation of flower strips"
2024-02-26 11:00
It will take place on 6 March 2024 from 10 a.m. to approx. 12 noon.
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South African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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South African blueberry industry reflects on season
2024-02-26 11:00
South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth.
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BVL/QS: Authorisations for the plant protection products Synergie Generics Metamitron and Metrone SC revoked
2024-02-26 11:00
According to QS, citing the BVL, the revocation is due to misuse of the authorisation by the distributor.
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Inka’s Berries launches two premium blueberry varieties
2024-02-26 11:00
Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Plant & Food Research: Keeping an eye on the subsoil of the orchard
2024-02-26 11:00
Jo Sharp's team at Plant & Food Research plays a key role in modelling the plant community and growth in the understorey of orchards by studying the interface between the soils in an orchard and the plants growing on them.
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Bloom Fresh appoints Josep Estiarte as interim CEO
2024-02-26 10:00
Bloom Fresh said Avery’s dedication to the company and his goal to increase grape consumption worldwide has had a positive impact, and those goals are now at the forefront of the company’s mission.
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SanLucar publishes new edition of Dreams magazine
2024-02-26 10:00
SanLucar has published the latest issue of its Dreams magazine, setting out its corporate responsibility programme.
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Costa Group officially changes ownership
2024-02-26 06:00
Costa Group has entered a new phase of ownership with a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium completing its acquisition of the leading Australian fresh produce company on 26 February 2024.
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Organic pears from Chile and Argentina make a comeback
2024-02-26 00:00
Both organic and conventional pears are experiencing high demand on the market this year. In general, supply is somewhat disappointing while demand is skyrocketing. Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta explains: 'I am tired of saying 'no' in Berlin. We are also out of pears
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Abkhazia has exported nearly 16 tons of mimosa to Russia since the beginning of February
2024-02-26 00:00
This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The initial shipment passed through the customs of the Krasnodar region well ahead of schedule, whereas, in previous years, the first deliveries
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APMC Pune sees stability in most vegetable prices
2024-02-26 00:00
In Pune's Gultekdi, the Agricultural Produce Market Committee witnessed a notable increase in vegetable truck arrivals, reaching 110 on Sunday due to the market's closure on adjacent days. This surge impacted produce prices differently. Okra, guar, cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and capsicum
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Rains prevent the Urgell canal irrigation campaign from having to be brought forward
2024-02-26 00:00
The winter rains have delayed the start of the irrigation season in the Urgell canals. The president of the Comunidad de Regantes de los Canales d'Urgell (CGRCU), Amadeu Ros, has indicated that there is currently no rush to start irrigation. It is expected that this year's campaign will begin
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Morocco, sharp decline in tomato exports
2024-02-26 00:00
Tomato exports from Morocco decreased by 20% in the period July-November 2023 compared to the same period last year, with climate change being the main culprit;
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