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Peris obtains Chain of Custody certification in pre-prepared convenience food range
2024-02-21 00:00
Peris extends the scope of the GlobalG.A.P. brand to its entire line of pre-prepared convenience food products, certifying, on this occasion, the peeling, slicing and packaging of fruit and vegetables, which reinforces the
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It's been a slow season for Tunisian Deglet Nour exporters, with demand exceptionally low. To add to their troubles, the crisis in the Red Sea has cut them off from their markets in Asia, at the height of the supply period for Ramadan. "As a result, stocks are piling up in the cold rooms," says
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Now is the time to protect the orchards from frost
2024-02-21 00:00
The time of year when frost is most feared is approaching, and with it the need to protect against weather events that can ruin investments, work and, above all, crop production. Vincenzo Castiglione, agronomist and manager of AID, an Italian company highly specialized in the production of
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The Egyptian potato campaign started at the beginning of the year amid uncertainty over volumes, with producers' estimates varying from high to low. Ahmed-Sameh ElDomiaty, Chairman of Domiatec, takes a stand: "As the country's leading importer of both free and protected seed, we have every
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Dole launches a new tropical fruit line
2024-02-21 00:00
Dole Italia, a leading producer and distributor of premium quality fresh fruit, announces the launch of a new exotic fruit line consisting of a wide range of Dole-branded products - Mango, Avocado, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Lime and Zenzero - aimed at satisfying the
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Australian primary producers are facing an annual $50 million tax if the Biosecurity Protection Levy is supported by the Australian Parliament. Trevor Ranford, recipient of the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award – Industry, is calling on the Prime Minister to 'dump' this insidious burden on
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The industry continues to demonstrate its vitality and commitment to sustainability, generating employment and maintaining its position as the third largest cartonboard producer in the European Union. In 2023, the sector contributed more than 25,000 jobs to the national economy, of which of these
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2023 was the fourth bad year in a row for Peruvian bananas
2024-02-21 00:00
The world's banana market experienced difficulties during 2023 due to a shortage in global supply and logistical issues that affected distribution. However, demand was quite apathetic, especially in Europe. Thus, despite the shortage of supply, it was possible to manage the limited supply
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Despite challenging conditions, Landfrisch AG was able to record a twelve percent increase in sales last year compared to the previous year. A significant milestone in the history of the young company was the development of the fruit division. "For us, this was a logical step to leverage maximum
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Australian strawberry farm closes its doors
2024-02-21 00:00
In a significant shift for agritourism and sustainable farming in Australia, the renowned pick-your-own strawberry farm, Luvaberry, located north of Brisbane in Wamuran, has ceased public operations and is now up for sale. Owners Mandy and Adrian Schultz initiated "Luvaberry Our War on Waste" in
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In a pivotal development within the US snack food sector, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers Jiming Jiang and David Douches have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform potato chips and fries into healthier options. By identifying and manipulating the gene responsible for
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Cherries, more efficiency with LUCAi™ for InVision2 from Tomra
2024-02-21 00:00
The ever-increasing global demand for cherries puts pressure on packaging centres that have to process ever larger volumes while maintaining high product quality. Significant variations in the quantity of incoming cherries, extreme weather events, the
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Trade implemented almost 500 new rules in 2023
2024-02-21 00:00
The European Union exceeds the Spanish State in terms of regulatory activity, with a high impact in different areas of activity. read more
Morphou orange farmers in Cyprus protest over industry woes
2024-02-21 00:00
Uetrange growers congregated at a key roundabout in Morphou, Cyprus, dispersing hundreds of oranges and igniting a fire to voice their frustration with the citrus sector's challenges. The demonstration, held adjacent to the local bus station, underscored the dire straits facing the region's
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Turkish delicacies showcased at Berlin's Fruit Logistica fair
2024-02-21 00:00
The Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association made a significant appearance at the Berlin Fruit Logistica Fair, showcasing Turkish delicacies alongside 54 Turkish companies. The fair, a global hub for the food industry, featured a comprehensive range of services from seed
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Hortyfruta expresses its concern over the "alarming" development of the fruit and vegetable campaign
2024-02-21 00:00
The Board of Directors of the Andalusian Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional Organization, HORTYFRUTA, has recently held a meeting to discuss the prospects of the current horticultural campaign, both in terms of productions and trade in the European markets.
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How did Spanish fruit and vegetable exports do in 2023?
2024-02-21 00:00
In 2023, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports saw a 6% drop in terms of volume compared to the previous year, totaling 11.3 million tons, while their value grew by the same percentage, reaching €16.855 billion, according to data from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes. This data
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A protection consortium for the Taranto Gulf Clementines PGI
2024-02-21 00:00
Ionian agriculture has a new protagonist: it is the Consorzio di Tutela IGP Clementine del Golfo di Taranto (Consortium for the Protection of PGI Clementines of the Gulf of Taranto), recognised by a Decree of the MASAF (Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry) published in the Official Gazette on 25 January.
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We are seeing an impressive demand for such an eccentric product
2024-02-21 00:00
The kumquat harvest is currently in full swing in the Axarquía region, in southern Spain, where Mathias and Tinna, who are managing the biodynamic project Giallo Royal, were pioneers in the cultivation of this fruit. "Kumquat is a bit of an eccentric product, and in Europe, it tends to be
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"With this robot, sleeving becomes child's play"
2024-02-21 00:00
Bosman Van Zaal's robotic experts have unveiled the "Smart Sleever," a new robot that automates the sleeving of potted plants with unrivaled integration capabilities and control. "In horticulture, volumes are increasing, but batch sizes are decreasing. It is precisely the small batches that are
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