Kenyan flower exporters have issued a warning that the rate and capacity levels in air cargo are currently at "critical" levels for farmers. In the first week of October, data from Rotate's capacity database showed that airfreight capacity from Africa to Europe had dropped by 8% compared to the previous year, with capacity out of Nairobi also being affected.
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The Peruvian blueberry season has started positively.
2024-10-10 00:00
Berry Fresh is excited about the beginning of the Peruvian blueberry season. The main factors contributing to the success of this season are the company's emphasis on flavor achieved through its exclusive genetics and well-established, expert farming techniques that prioritize quality. The company is dedicated to providing premium, flavor-forward blueberries.
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Avocado tourism is thriving in South Africa.
2024-10-10 00:00
Awokado ewoluowało z prostego owocu w globalne zjawisko, obecnie na czele unikalnego trendu podróżniczego: turystyki awokado. Ta nisza w ramach turystyki kulinarnej oferuje podróżnym pełne zanurzenie w świecie awokado, łącząc przygody kulinarne z doświadczeniami farm-to-table.
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The company is well positioned in greenhouse crops such as bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, and melon; and in outdoor crops, especially in processing pepper, celery, and lettuces. This
read moreIdentification and control of bird's-eye pearlwort in greenhouse container production
2024-10-10 00:00
Birdeye pearlwort (Sagina procumbens), also known as pearlwort, is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a low-growing, moss-like plant that typically acts as a spreading cool-season annual. However, it can also persist as a short-lived perennial under favorable conditions.
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Zerbinati, autumn full of news for ready-made meals.
2024-10-10 00:00
Zerbinati is launching some new products and reimagining the most innovative recipes of the brand for ready-made meals, which are increasingly appreciated by consumers (+21% in volume compared to 2019). The tastiest Burger’Z with the new breading - Zerbinati's Burger’Z with the innovation of...
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A new robotic avocado production line incorporates automation into the processing of avocados.
2024-10-10 00:00
Rosbot Avocado Solution, developed by Kronen GmbH in response to the growing popularity of avocados and the resulting increase in harvested and processed quantities, is currently posing new challenges for the food industry.
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Pharr International Bridge celebrates 30 years as a key player in US-Mexico produce trade.
2024-10-10 00:00
The Pharr International Bridge, which plays a crucial role in importing produce from Mexico, is commemorating its 30th anniversary of facilitating trade between the two countries. The celebration is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon CT at its address, 9900 S. Cage Blvd. City officials and stakeholders will be in attendance.
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Companies are introducing the first sustainable packaging for frozen potatoes, made from bio-renewable materials.
2024-10-10 00:00
In a collaborative effort, SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OPACKGROUP have joined forces in a value chain initiative to create sustainable packaging for frozen pre-fried potato products. This groundbreaking packaging is made using SABIC polymer sourced from mass-balance certified bio-renewable feedstock.
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Sezon zbiorów greckich pomarańczy Valencia zbliża się do mety, która znajduje się pod koniec października. Pan George Mpekiaris, współwłaściciel firmy pakującej owoce cytrusowe Sparta Valley Fruits z Laconii w Grecji, zauważa poprawę popytu i cen od końca lipca. Jak mówi:
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UK: "Studenci florystyki zainspirowani wizytą na targu kwiatowym"
2024-10-10 00:00
A group of twenty students from Plumpton College's floristry school visited the New Covent Garden Flower Market in Nine Elms for the first time on Tuesday, October 1st. The students, who are typically located at their campus in Plumpton, Sussex, experienced the sights and smells of the market during an organized tour.
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Michigan blueberry growers are facing challenges to their viability due to increasing labor costs and operational expenses.
2024-10-10 00:00
The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments.
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Active work is currently underway on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project.
2024-10-10 00:00
Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced that active preparations are underway for the practical implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. This new railway corridor will serve as a southern extension of the Eurasian continental bridge, providing access.
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Coop. La Palma at Fruit Attraction: Agriculture with social, environmental, and cooperative purpose
2024-10-10 00:00
< p > Cooperativa La Palma continues to demonstrate that it works thoroughly with the entire agri-food value chain with which it shares the purpose of positively impacting the environment; that of feeding consciously; that of using natural resources responsibly. And the of < /p >
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Organic South African pumpkins are highly popular in Germany.
2024-10-10 00:00
A niche within a niche. That is what the Q-cape is focusing on. This Dutch trading company supplies retail solely with imported South African pumpkins. "Most overseas organic pumpkins used to come from Argentina, but delivery reliability sometimes left something to be desired. So, nine years
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Michigan State University professor has been awarded the Outstanding International Horticulturalist Award.
2024-10-10 00:00
Guo-Qing Song, Professor and Associate Director of the Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center at Michigan State University, was recently awarded the American Society for Horticultural Science's Outstanding International Horticulturist Award. The award acknowledges Song for his extensive contributions to the field of horticulture on a global scale.
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Obesity day, increase the hours of nutrition education in schools.
2024-10-10 00:00
To reduce the risks related to obesity and incorrect consumption patterns, there is a need for a commitment towards prevention by increasing the hours of nutrition education in schools and improving the quality of school canteen meals based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. This is the call.
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Sogemi has allocated 3 million euros for the new fruit and vegetable pavilion in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
2024-10-10 00:00
Sogemi, the company that manages the Milan Food Market, is among the first approved for PNRR funding for the project "Development of logistics for wholesale agri-food markets." The 3 million euros advance payment (maximum amount obtainable as an advance)
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Tanzania's horticultural exports are increasing, helping to reduce the current account deficit.
2024-10-10 00:00
Tanzania's current account deficit has narrowed, according to the economic review by the Bank of Tanzania for September. The deficit decreased to US$2,567.2 million in the year ending August 2024, down from US$3,846.5 million in the previous year, with the performance of the external sector playing a key role.
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Brazil is tightening its monetary policy due to increasing food prices, while Mexico is lowering interest rates as inflation is decreasing.
2024-10-10 00:00
Recently released inflation metrics highlight diverging paths for Brazil and Mexico, the two largest economies in Latin America, which will impact their respective monetary policy directions. Brazil is expected to continue tightening its monetary policy, while Mexico is leaning towards lowering interest rates. Despite these differing approaches, both countries are facing similar economic challenges.
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