I have rarely had a conversation in the last three years where the word “inflation” hasn’t been mentioned. read more

This year's Headline Hub stage will focus on all areas of the fresh tomato business and offer analyses of current trends and possible future developments. The topic of flavour and health requires an examination of the best ways to stimulate the taste buds of the consumer.
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Experts from across Europe attended a hybrid event organised by Areflh on Thursday to discuss strategies to deal with the acute water shortage and its impact on the agricultural sector. The event brought together a number of stakeholders from the sector, including political decision-makers,
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At next week’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Italy will retain its position as the number one country in terms of exhibitors at the world’s leading fresh produce trade fair. read more

Italy’s Spreafico has launched a new venture in Greece, Spreafico Hellas, to boost its supply of kiwifruit and other Mediterranean produce for the European market. The move is designed to strengthen the company’s position and competitiveness in the global kiwifruit market, as Italian fruit
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Italy’s Spreafico has launched a new venture in Greece, Spreafico Hellas, to boost its supply of kiwifruit and other Mediterranean produce for the European market. The move is designed to strengthen the company’s position and competitiveness in the global kiwifruit market, as Italian fruit
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A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has unveiled insights into bacterial fruit blotch, a severe disease affecting melon and watermelon crops. read more

Over the next twelve months, the company plans to remodel 650 shops in 47 states and Puerto Rico - creating tens of thousands of jobs to support these projects. Hundreds of jobs will also be created. read more

This standardisation prevents ambiguities when calculating the cost price for their own potato harvest, but also ensures that the costs are not simply overlooked by farmers. read more

Potato Days UK will take place for the first time on 4 and 5 September 2024 at Nocton Farm in Nocton, Lincolnshire, England. The DLG is organising the open-air trade fair together with its event partners Dyson Farming, the British Potato Industry Association GB Potatoes, the
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He succeeds Allard Castelein, who left the company last summer. Since then, Siemons has held the position of interim CEO in addition to his position as COO. The Executive Board of the Port of Rotterdam Authority now consists of Boudewijn Siemons, who, in addition to his
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So far, significantly fewer mangoes have been shipped from the growing regions in Brazil and Peru for the German market than at this time last year. As a result, there was hardly any produce available on the open markets and wholesale markets in Germany, and prices for shipments
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The focus is on high-quality fruit production that produces less waste and uses fewer chemicals, which is in line with environmentally conscious farming and consumer preferences. These special characteristics make Frutastic a pioneer
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As part of its continued partnership with Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust, Zespri has named two kiwi chicks, Kobe and Jack.   read more

Citrus Australia has called on the Queensland government to provide further financial assistance to citrus growers in the state’s far north, as transport costs escalate in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology.  read more

Following the Border Target Operating Model, and starting from April 30th, all plants imported into the UK have to be checked at Border Control Posts (BCPs). Simon Conway, chair of the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA), voices concerns over the situation. “There are big doubts about
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The crisis triggered by French farmers, which in recent days has extended to Belgium and even Portugal, is entering its most critical phase. Meanwhile, the European summit is being held in Brussels against a backdrop of riots. The situation created after a week of blockades and two weeks of
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After over six months of preparation, the new private label of T. Meissner company was launched in week 4. Under the name 'Regional Hessen', the Kassel fruit trading company now offers a colorful range of various regionally produced foods, including fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and mushrooms.
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NatureSweet® has debuted a new product--the Constellation Sweet & Seedless Mini Peppers. The sweet peppers, which are seedless, are red, yellow and orange and consumers are describing them as sweet and light-tasting. read more