25th annual conference of the SAC Association of Potato Producers to take place on 24 January 2024
2024-01-23 00:00
More than 150 of the UK’s leading potato producers and industry representatives will be gathering in Dundee with the aim of boosting growers’ confidence amidst the current sector challenges.
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Avocado sales pick up in January
2024-01-23 00:00
There is a steady supply of avocados from Mexico at the moment. “We’re seeing plenty of good quality fruit out of Mexico which is great for this time of year when demand for the Big Game typically starts to climb,” says Brooke Becker, vice president of sales for Mission Produce. Inc.
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China's pomelo exports reveal resilience with encouraging recovery
2024-01-23 00:00
As the pomelo season concludes, a Chinese New Year atmosphere surrounds Pinghe county, the main source of pomelo from China. The locals now have a moment to themselves after the intense harvest season.
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Jingold invests in wholesale fruit and vegetable markets
2024-01-23 00:00
Innovative marketing strategies and promotions can make the difference for a product and win over consumers. This is what is happening with Jingold kiwis, which were promoted in 16 wholesale markets from North to South last week through the project 'The
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MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AINIA and AIMPLAS that brings together the entire packaging value chain, has announced the second edition of the MP2024 Awards.
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The UK’s fruit and flower growers face an “existential threat” from new post-Brexit border checks that could damage business and affect next year’s crops, the country’s biggest farming body has said.
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"The Ecuadorian banana has an important expansion horizon, especially in Asia and the East"
2024-01-23 00:00
"One could say that the evolution of the national banana sector has marked the path that the global banana industry follows. Thus, we can consider ourselves pioneers in certain markets that began being marginal and that now constitute strategic markets for the banana sector, such as Russia, to
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Yield is one of the most important elements for both producer and retailer. Thanks to our scientific expertise and many years of experience, atSyngenta Vegetable Seeds we provide the entire supply chain with products and solutions that
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The Regional Minister of Industry, Ecological Transition and Digital Business, Mikel Irujo, together with the new Directors of Business Development, Iñigo Arruti, of Nasuvinsa, Carlos Chocarro, and the recently incorporated Managing Director of Sodena, Iñaki Larraya, visited the
Spanish Embassy in Madrid on Monday.
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 22 January
2024-01-23 00:00
Lower product availability and subdued demand due to above-average temperatures mark the Fruit and Vegetable Exchange. An example of this comes from the Sicilian Tarocco oranges, which have entered the height of the campaign but with demand and pigmentation still not optimal. Signs of weakness on the
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The Maïsadour group has embarked on the kiwi adventure. The French cooperative based in southwestern France wants to “offer farmers new outlets and encourage crop diversification.” It has therefore formed a partnership with SIKIG (International Gaves Kiwi Society) in order to “develop the
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Manuel Lainez Andrés has been appointed director of Agri-Food Innovation and Development and director of the Cajamar Group Foundation, which is responsible for its companies Cajamar Innova, Plataforma Tierra and the two experimental centres specialising in Mediterranean agriculture that the company has set up.
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South Africa sees 10% lower table grape exports up to week two
2024-01-23 00:00
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) reports that a total of 33.8 million cartons (4,5 kg equivalent) were inspected for export up until week two, which is 17% more than the same time last year.
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APHIS amends federal order prohibiting importation of fresh bell peppers from Spain due to Medfly
2024-01-23 00:00
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the Federal Order (DA-2022-42) issued on December 29, 2022, which prohibited importing fresh bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain into the United States to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis
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With the arrival of the first Mauritanian watermelons on January 18th, this year's season is getting off to an exceptionally early start. "Last year, we offered Mauritanian goods for the first time, and the season didn't really get going until the beginning of March. The goods were very well
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Operational mushroom business of Integra Hoyerswerda gGmbH to be discontinued as of May 31, 2024
2024-01-23 00:00
The operational mushroom business of Integra Hoyerswerda gGmbH will cease operations on May 31, 2024. This was announced by the Saxony-based company headquartered in Hoyerswerda last Friday. "Due to the enormous cost explosions in recent years and the currently unenforceable price increases in
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Namibian grapes make their way to major UK supermarkets
2024-01-23 00:00
Namibian grapes, particularly from Aussenkehr, have found their way into leading UK supermarkets, including M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco, and Morrisons.
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M&S Food price cuts include fruit
2024-01-23 00:00
New Zealand: Struggling shoppers stick with 'pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread' to keep tummies full
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Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson resigns to take up new role with Driscoll's
2024-01-23 00:00
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson will leave Zespri to take up a new position as President of the Americas for global berry company Driscoll’s.
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California cherry grower builds packing facility
2024-01-23 00:00
In the heart of Merced County, California, Meena Farms has been dedicated to cherry cultivation for three decades. Established by the Iyer Family, the company's cherry orchards, framed by the coastal mountain range, stand as a testament to their commitment to quality. The journey of cherry
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