How can Moroccan agriculture cope with an increasingly adverse climate? Mohammed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, during his visit to Tata (south east) this week, stressed the context of violent climate change that Morocco is facing and… read more

For the second consecutive year, ZON organized a Buyer and Grower Day. "No more Royal ZON, Veiling ZON, or ZON fruit & vegetables. From now on, we're simply ZON," CEO John Willems said at the opening. Many customers and growers from across the country gathered in Venlo, the Netherlands, where
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Mother's Day was celebrated on March 10 this year in the UK and according to Andy Burton, Managing Director of Double H Nurseries in New Milton, demand was strong as they saw an increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year. The phalaenopsis is their main crop
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GEM-Pack Berries and BADP America signed a letter of intent to jointly develop an eco-friendly, sustainable packaging solution for strawberries. This initiative will leverage microbial-induced enzyme additive technology to set new standards in environmental stewardship within the agricultural
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"A World of Flowers'' was bursting at the seams with excitement, design talent and attendees. The conference brought over 370 attendees this year, representing 16 different states as well as Ontario, Canada. With a full agenda including business seminars, design classes, main stage shows, the
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At Indoor AG-Con, Climate Control Systems Inc. will present its Fertigation and Climate control solutions that are designed to improve the way indoor farming is done. The company focuses on reducing water and energy usage while maximizing crop yields, highlighting their commitment to
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The Pricing Unit has published the explanatory document "Calculating base wages in theFairtrade Standard for Fresh Fruits, applicable for banana companies only ". The publication provides guidance for the implementation of requirement 3.1.2 of theStandard for Fresh Fruit and reflects the updated
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In February, Costa Rica's State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) and a banana company interested in exporting to Chile received inspectors from Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) for an audit that could open this market for Costa Rican bananas. This inspection is part of the efforts to
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The stipulations of the F-Gas Regulation bolster the use of alternative refrigerants CO2 (R744) with direct cooling and Propane (R290) with indirect cooling. These demands, coupled with the significantly rising energy costs, have major implications on the current and future choice of
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The Society of American Florists' (SAF) third annual Next Gen LIVE! conference, held in San Diego Feb. 25-27, brought together 192 floral professionals from across the U.S., Canada, Colombia, and Ecuador for a day and a half of learning and networking. The event, designed by and for the next
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Twenty-one logistics platforms located in as many marinas to meet the needs of cruise ships. This is the project planned and implemented by Conor over the course of a few years, increasing turnover from 3.5 million euros (in 2018) to 13 million in 2023. Several centers are also located near major… read more

The Cold Chain Federation has alerted Defra Secretary Steve Barclay about the potential disruptions to the UK's food supply chain due to the upcoming Border Target Operating Model, effective from 30 April 2024. The federation's concerns focus on the enforcement of full border checks on EU
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EastFruitanalysts report a general decline in onion prices across the region last week, a trend that defies expectations given the commencement of the new onion harvest in Central Asia’s southern territories and the persistent shortage of onions in Western EU nations. read more

Farm-ng, The VINE, and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) have launched the second year of the Farm Robotics Challenge, a unique contest that brings together agriculture and engineering. This initiative invites university students to create robotic solutions
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Based at the Rungis market, Sulmer Frucht is determined to give a second chance to fruit and vegetables that have been excluded from the sales circuit due to labeling, packaging, quality or logistics. The challenge is to create a brand image for these products by adding value to them. "It is a
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In Michoacan, Mexico, the U.S. ambassador highlighted the need for stringent measures to combat the export of avocados from illegal orchards to the United States, addressing sustainability and legality concerns in the avocado trade. Amidst the environmental and legal issues plaguing Mexico's
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Gasol is Semillas Fitó’s latest innovation in the yellow bell pepper segment. According FreshPlaza, this season, the variety has already showcased its potential and a strong performance in the field. read more

Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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Kiwifruit growing is a meticulous business. Malcolm Deacon of Gold Tree Farms South Africais seeing phenomenal year-on-year growth in crop production as vines planted in 2018 mature on his 10

Kiwi operation.
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Last year, Hall Hunter in the UK harvested over 8,000 tons of soft fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, for major supermarkets. The company is recruiting fruit pickers with industry experience to join their community, offering a 70% employee retention rate,… read more