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El Ejido has positioned itself at national and international level as a "true reference" in ecological production, with more than 10% of its surface area dedicated to this type of cultivation, that is, 1,300 hectares. In the municipality, more than 80% of the
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The second term of the pro-European Moldovan president supports the export of fruits to the EU.
2024-11-08 00:00
Wybory prezydenckie. Zawsze mają wpływ na kraj. Nie, nie chodzi o miażdżące zwycięstwo Donalda Trumpa w Stanach Zjednoczonych - media już są pełne tej informacji - lecz o słabo nagłośnione zwycięstwo Maiei Sandu w Mołdawii. Ten sukces stanowi jasny punkt dla gospodarki tego małego kraju o zaledwie 2,5 miliona mieszkańców.
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Merger aims to create UK's leading online flower retailer
2024-11-08 00:00
Halifax-based online florist, Prestige Flowers, has merged with Flowerline, a flower procurement, packing, and distribution business based in Mansfield. The merger was supported by ThinCats, an alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs, with a substantial capital injection. Park Place provided advisory services for the merger.
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New Zealand: Christchurch peony farm has a "blooming" business
2024-11-08 00:00
Picking, grading, and packing for export are in full swing at Prebbleton Peonies near Christchurch. The flower farm has 23,000 plants and 22 varieties, and the large fragrant blooms are flown daily to Japan, the United States, and Europe. Manager Sacha Coogan says the picking season usually peaks in...
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Greek table grape stocks have run out.
2024-11-08 00:00
In November, Greek cooling chambers are empty of grapes, according to Mr. Stavros Mastorakos, the owner of the Greek trading company Mastorakos Korinthian Fruits based in Korinthos. The company sources grapes from all over Greece. The last grapes sold were from the prefecture of Kavala.
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Wild About Sprouts is now available at Whole Foods stores in the Pacific Northwest.
2024-11-08 00:00
Rä Foods, a company specializing in food technology and functional foods, recently announced that its Wild About Sprouts brand is now available at Whole Foods Market, a natural and organic foods retailer in the Pacific Northwest. "For retailers, this partnership means offering the safest and most nutrient-dense"
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The Poma de Girona PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) achieves a production of 83,500 tonnes.
2024-11-08 00:00
These figures were presented yesterday during the annual meeting of members of the IGP Poma de Girona that took place at the read more
Thrips have been one of the main threats to the quality of Peruvian mangoes this season.
2024-11-08 00:00
"There is currently a lot of activity in the global fresh fruit market due to the high consumer demand in the United States and Europe for a variety of high-quality products throughout the year. Latin American exporters of mangoes, Tahiti limes, and avocados are working hard to meet these demands, but they are facing challenges."
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The UK has been importing US cranberries for three weeks now, and the crop is in good condition with high quality upon arrival at Fruit World International. "The harvest season was typical, though slightly warmer than usual, which delayed the ripening process," says Jon Clark, Managing Director at Fruit.
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Among the bananas 13 tons of cocaine: record seizure in Spain
2024-11-08 00:00
In Spain, a record shipment of cocaine was seized at the port of Algeciras; 13 tons of drugs hidden among bananas, making it the largest seizure in the country's history and one of the most significant ever worldwide. The joint operation by the Agency of...
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The drought in New Jersey has made cranberries sweeter, but it poses a threat to future berry yields.
2024-11-08 00:00
W stanie New Jersey susza wpływa na uprawy borówek i żurawiny, przynosząc zróżnicowane skutki dla każdej uprawy. Zbiory żurawiny w hrabstwie Ocean w październiku zostały zauważone ze względu na ich wysoką jakość, a susza przyczyniła się do bardziej słodkich, bardziej skoncentrowanych smaków - powiedział Peter.
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W obliczu globalnych sankcji i ciągłych konfliktów, wysyłanie produktów do krajów takich jak Rosja stanowi ogromne wyzwanie. W końcu, wysyłki produktów rolnych do Rosji zmieniły się znacząco od 2008 roku. To wtedy firma Fresh Yagoda z Los Angeles
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Civil unrest and harsh police crackdown in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is no fruit available at this time of year.
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Agricultural scientists recently organized a workshop at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH) in Madhabnagar, aimed at local farmers. The workshop, led by T Damodaran and Samanta Layek, focused on innovative agricultural practices.
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Wiele zmieniło się w sektorze rolniczym, jak to ilustrują doświadczenia Quintona Gibsona, siódmego pokolenia plantatora jabłek z Gibson Farms w Newcastle, w Ontario. Gospodarstwo rolne, położone godzinę na wschód od Toronto, zajmuje obszar 121 406 hektarów. Rozważając przeszłość, Gibson zauważa zmianę od
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AlgarOrange's president, José Oliveira, informed the Lusa agency that this year's citrus harvest in the Algarve region of Portugal was about 10 percent higher than in an average year. Despite facing challenges like water scarcity and pest infestations, the previous season was described as successful.
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Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-covid boom continues
2024-11-08 00:00
Values for newbuildings in the container industry are currently at their highest level ever. For instance, the prices for New Panamax vessels with a capacity of 15,000 TEU have been steadily increasing since the beginning of the year and are now at USD 210.50 million, compared to USD 158.52 million at this time last year. This represents a significant increase.
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Nigeria's onion sector has declared an emergency and is seeking support amidst challenges.
2024-11-08 00:00
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency in the country's onion sector. NOPPMAN is calling for cooperation from different stakeholders, including government bodies and financial institutions, to tackle the situation.
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Modern raspberry cultivation - yield, quality, profit
2024-11-08 00:00
Do you ever wonder what modernity in raspberry cultivation entails? It primarily involves technologies and varieties that ensure the profitability of production. For each farm, modernity can be completely different. It is important that it simplifies processes on one hand.
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The shelf-life increases with fermented apple blossoms.
2024-11-08 00:00
Increasing the shelf life of food products using apple blossom waste. A study by the food microbiology research group, Micro4Food at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, has shown that fermenting these byproducts allows for the production of extracts.
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