Whether it’s an apple, a cherry, a blueberry, or any other fruit, as soon as it has been harvested, the product is no longer getting water and nutrients and the process of senescence starts. During this process, the fruit consumes O2, and produces CO2. Not only does the quality deteriorate,
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Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July - June) as the year 2022 / 2023. In addition, Gerard Backx, CEO of Royal HZPC Group, announced he is stepping down from the breeding company. Hans Huistra, COO of Meatable will
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Azerbaijan's potato exports witnessed a 9% decline in 2023, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. The country exported 71,192 tons of potatoes amounting to $30,930,250, marking an 11.9% decrease compared to the previous year. read more

In January 2024, Azerbaijan exported 49,606 tons of fruits and vegetables worth $54.611 million to foreign countries. read more

Last year, Moldova's table grape sector reported a notable increase in both the volume and value of its exports. Specifically, there was an 11% rise in the quantity of grapes exported and a 33% boost in their overall value. This growth allowed Moldovan grapes to penetrate markets in ten
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During the Egypt Energy Show's seventh edition, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi highlighted a significant decline in Suez Canal revenue, attributing a 40-50% drop this year to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. The fiscal year 2022/2023 saw the canal generating a record $9.4 billion, marking it
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In continuity with the radio and digital plan, DimmidiSì is also investing in TV. Until the end of March, the spot is on air on all the RAI networks, with the aim of conveying the values that support the brand, further raising the reputation, strengthening brand awareness, already
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The potato cooperative Agrico is intending to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company (TPC). By means of this strategic acquisition, Agrico has taken an important step towards expanding its acreage in order to continue to meet the growing demand. This also offers the benefits of
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Portugal has officially started producing the new Eden Gold® pear, the latest product from Israeli breeder Ben Dor, in partnership with Pépinières Escande which is responsible for the variety's development in the Mediterranean basin. At Fruit Logistica, Pépinières Escande announced that it
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Current crops at risk due to drought, citrus and artichokes in the lead (click here to read more), and the continuation of the season does not seem to hold any positive horizons. In fact, producers also fear for the watermelon campaign. In about a month they should start
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The continued rise in global demand for cherries puts packhouses under pressure to process increasingly large volumes while maintaining the high quality of their product. Significant variations in the infeed product, disruptive weather events, the careful handling that cherries require, and
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Due to high temperatures and water scarcity issues, the size of this year's pome fruits has been significantly affected, says José Casas, from Frutas Ponti. "In terms of marketing, the winter has been quite challenging for apples because we are seeing a generally low demand. There is more
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In 2023, Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union members tallied up to €92 million, marking a 17 percent decrease from the €111 million recorded in 2022, as per Eurostat. This year, Iran stood as Europe's second-largest pistachio supplier, trailing behind the U.S. The breakdown of
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Delhaize finishes franchising project: all 128 stores have new owners read more

Greenyard Group Q3 year-to-date sales increased by 12,2% from €3 335,7m to €3 742,4m, well in line with its €4 900m guidance for the full financial year ending end of March 2024. This marks a further acceleration in Q3 compared to the first half of the financial year. Out of the 12,2%
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Destination Produce was founded in late 2023, its vision, to serve the wide and diverse fresh produce industry with its complex supply chain and demands from its many stakeholders. The company was co-founded by Paul Tomlinson and Mark Wright previously from Davis Worldwide. read more

The Minister of Ecological Transition suspended the meeting scheduled with mayors of the area after the Andalusian PSOE denounced that the government of Juanma Moreno has included in a new decree part of the law that provoked the initial clash between the two governments and that opened the way for a new law to be passed.
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Due to lower temperatures in India, it’s more difficult to find grapes of higher brix levels at this point in the season, says Sagar Tikyani, owner of Indian grape exporter Dilip Agro: “The grape season in India has been okay, but nothing special. Not really good, but not really bad either.
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Rimini's agro-food centre is characterised by sluggish sales and the month continues as slowly as it started. Demand is low and prices are falling accordingly. In particular, courgettes are struggling, which barely exceed 1 euro per kilogram; same
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After a successful participation in Fruit Logistica, Citrosol, leader in technology and post-harvest treatments for fruit and vegetables, takes stock highlighting the interest received for its star products, as follows

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