In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as a pivotal hub for Peruvian agro-exports, marking a 9% uptick in acquisitions. The Dutch market's appetite spanned over 50 agricultural commodities, with blueberries, avocados, grapes and mangoes leading the charge, collectively accounting for 79% of the total
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Recent research from the University of Oregon College of Education, published in Appetite, unveils that boys aged 8 to 10 perceive certain foods as gender-specific, impacting their dietary choices. Funded by federal resources, this study explored children's eating habits by providing a diverse
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Japan's financial authorities have raised alarms over the yen's swift fluctuations, particularly after it surged past the 150 yen mark, posing threats to the country's trade-dependent economy. The U.S. dollar reached a three-month high following reports of an unexpected rise in U.S. inflation in
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Last week at Fruit Logistica 'It’s Fresh' launched their 2nd generation ethylene moderating technology to extend the peak ripeness window and quality of fresh produce, a new brand RYPEN has been created for this new tech. read more

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The latest social media trend in China involves young people competing to consume strawberries without using their teeth, aiming to leave behind a "strawberry skeleton" with only seeds and white veins. Originating from a post on Xiaohongshu by a user named @Aqing, this challenge emphasizes the
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After over 80 years as a cornerstone of the local economy, the Düsseldorf Wholesale Market will soon be saying "END OF THE LINE". Since its inception, the wholesale market has played a central role in Düsseldorf's economic structure. It is a living symbol of the perfect harmony between
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Poste Italiane launches PosteGoFresh, the new refrigerated transport service for home delivery of fresh food products purchased online. Its creator isMlk Fresh, the company born from the joint venture between Poste Italiane's subsidiary MLK Deliveries and Mazzocco Srl,
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Dolce Passione is the watermelon developed by Lamboseeds. The watermelon is medium-sized, ranging from 4 to 6 kg and has a thin black skin. The pulp, red and intense, is very sweet, with a brix degree always above 12). It has no seeds or if it has them, only a few seeds
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As a next step in its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable food chain, Nature’s Pride shared at Fruit Logistica its new ambitions for the care of people and nature towards 2028. The company includes biodiversity conservation in its growing areas as part of its new ambitions. The
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The path towards internationalisation of the Consorzio di Tutela della Pomodoro di Pachino PGI continues, and in Berlin, at the great Fruit Logistica trade fair, it had the opportunity to present its activities at their best, both in terms of production and
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In the wake of ongoing farmers' protests, security measures including the sealing of state borders around Delhi have sparked concerns over the supply of essentials, potentially hiking retail prices of fruits and vegetables. read more

The Super Bowl (the US National Football League final, ed.) is the country's sporting event par excellence, bringing together hundreds of millions of fans and non-fans every year. The biggest celebrities take part in the occasion, as well as the most unusual ones such as avocados; read more

The five leading Spanish retail chains in 2023, in this order Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Eroski Group and DIA, together account for more than half (51%) of the Spanish retail market share. All of this in a year in which the market has grown in value

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In 2024, Peruvian fresh ginger exports continue to fall short of expectations. In the last week, the country exported 694 tons of ginger, i.e. 12% less than in the previous week and 50% less than in the same week in 2023, according to data from Fresh Fruit. So far, Peru has exported less than
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In January, the EU imported 51,687 tons of oranges, i.e. 79.7% or 23,000 tons more than in January of 2023 and 73% (+21,800 tons above the average, according to a report by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food based on preliminary data from the Directorate-General for
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The main agricultural organisations of the Valencian Community - Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), ASAJA Alicante, LA UNIÓ Llauradora i Ramadera, the Coordinadora Campesina del País Valenciano (CCPV-COAG) and the Unión de Pequeños

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OV Fruit should receive its first shipment of South African Williams Bon Chrétien pears tomorrow. "The season started slightly early, but due to port delays, they're only arriving this week," says Victor van Turenhout. This season, the Dutch importer boasts a comprehensive pear range from South
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The Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna opens its doors to private citizens, who can experience first-hand the quality and convenience offered by producers and wholesalers in the Bologna market. read more

Syngenta is making its debut. And it has a double premiere. The company has inaugurated this Thursday the extension of its R&D facilities in El Ejido (Almeria). A site that will become the company's main centre

for the first time.
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