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The container freight storm subsides
2024-02-23 00:00
The container shipping market is metabolising the Red Sea crisis and also 22 February 2024 shows a decline in spot freight rates on almost all routes, with the exception of the route between Rotterdam and New York. This is shown by the Drewry Container Index, which in the
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The latest beauty craze on social media is creating fake freckles using broccoli, a method that is gaining popularity due to its novelty and effectiveness. This trend reflects a broader fascination with freckles, amplified by beauty filters that give users a sun-kissed look, mirroring
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Los Discovery Field Days Winter Edition 2024 concluyen con éxito
2024-02-23 00:00
The Discovery Field Days Winter Edition 2024 held by Enza Zaden at its facilities in El Albujón (Murcia) came to a successful conclusion on 16 February.
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"Due to overwhelming demand, organic pears from Chile and Argentina are back in the spotlight"
2024-02-23 00:00
This year, both organic and conventional pears are experiencing a high demand market. Generally, the supply is somewhat disappointing, and demand is skyrocketing. Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta explains, "I've got whiplash from shaking 'no' in Berlin. We're almost out of organic pears as well.
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"Exports of fruit orchard machinery are on the rise".
2024-02-23 00:00
For a manufacturer of orchard management technology, expanding horizons with sales abroad is always good news. "We are pleased that our orchard management machinery is sought after not only in Italy, but also abroad. In the
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Syngenta's Myrador instils confidence in Italian producers
2024-02-23 00:00
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been disrupting production plans for Italian tomatoes for a few seasons now. Above all, the bunch, considered to be one of the most susceptible types, has seen areas significantly decrease in all national areas. A scenario that has
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Global pear market overview
2024-02-23 00:00
Southern hemisphere pear growers are already taking over the supply of world markets. In South Africa, the pear harvest has started unusually early this year and, in fact, the Packham harvest is already over, when it is normally at its peak at this time.
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"We can offer our Murcian table grape varieties all year round".
2024-02-23 00:00
In 2002, the Murcian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research and Development (IMIDA) and the Murcian company for Table Grape Research and Technology (ITUM) started a breeding programme with the main objective of developing new table grape varieties that would be of high quality.
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Peru’s table grape debut in Japan was a big success
2024-02-23 00:00
Peruvian grapes reached the Japanese market for the first time during the 2023-24 season. Alejandro Cabrera, general manager of Provid, says the debut campaign was a big success.
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"The weather continued to favour this particular mango season"
2024-02-23 00:00
The weather seems to have blessed India's mango season this year. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, states that although the majority of their mangoes are sold on the domestic market, they also export a significant amount to the USA:
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Triangle Italy, Chile, China, in the name of the cherry
2024-02-23 00:00
One of the seven cherry varieties of the Sweet series, the result of research by the University of Bologna, has entered the Asian market. After several years of testing and investment in production, the Sweet Aryana cherry variety (PA1UNIBO), born of research carried out by the Department of
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The Egyptian potato campaign started in early 2024 amid uncertainty over volumes, with producer estimates ranging from high to low. According to Ahmed-Sameh ElDomiaty, president of Domiatec: "As the country's largest importer of free and protected seeds, we have
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Eurobanana helps its farmers in this difficult time
2024-02-23 00:00
It is essential that farmers have the necessary solvency to finance the day-to-day running of the crop, allowing them to focus on the complexities of farming itself. For this reason, Eurobanana
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"Yields in the region are almost back to pre-cyclone levels".
2024-02-23 00:00
It is almost exactly one year since New Zealand was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, which arrived just as the apple harvest was beginning. Two of the four main growing regions were affected, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, while Nelson and Otago fared well.
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Week 6: Inflation does not let up
2024-02-23 00:00
In the second week of February, the Lcc fruit and vegetable trends did not move from those of the previous week, with inflation still high and volumes falling. Among the channels, the supermarket is in line with the discounters as performance, even surpassing it. At category level,
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Uruguay's expectations for the next citrus season 2024 point to an increase of around 35% over last year's volumes. "We are recovering after the droughts. In general, for oranges, mandarins and lemons, we expect an increase in the quality of the fruit.
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Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-23 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions.
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"New sustainable packaging for the agri-food sector".
2024-02-23 00:00
While the issue of packaging is causing more turmoil than ever in the sector, companies continue to develop increasingly "sustainable" solutions. This is the case of ASV Packaging and Hinojosa Packaging Group, which will be present at the CFIA trade fair in Rennes from 12 to 14 March 2024.
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Coop shifts focus to Albania for fruit and vegetable imports
2024-02-23 00:00
In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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