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Sweet potatoes from Brazil enjoy rising demand in Europe
2024-03-01 00:00
Demand for sweet potatoes from Brazil has grown in Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter Agrícola Plantar, explains that, "because of the complications arising from the drought in Europe, in particular in Spain and Portugal, which are both sweet potato producers, and the recent rains, the demand for sweet potatoes has increased in Europe.
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'Fourth range, this is how you can grow'
2024-03-01 00:00
A strong specialisation in the fourth and fifth range, capillary logistics and a customised instore merchandising service have enabled the growth of the Bergamo-based company Terra & Vita in recent years. And, considering that in 2023 sales were up sharply
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Flooding in Veneto: flooding the fields to save the cities
2024-03-01 00:00
Yesterday (Thursday 29 February, ed.) the Veneto region, and Vicenza in particular, breathed a sigh of relief from the floods that have hit the area in recent days;
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Three tangerines are a very poor gift for Chinese New Year
2024-03-01 00:00
A man has expressed his dissatisfaction after receiving only three mandarins from his employer for Chinese New Year, as he considers it insufficient recognition for his work. In a video that has received many views, the employee regrets the small amount, as his son
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With Goldenweeks, comprising special activities in retail outlets, supported by dedicated POP materials and communication in various media, VIP invites you to rediscover the Golden Delicious through its pairing with other foods
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Scientists at the University of Bristol have unravelled the mystery behind the blue colour of blueberries. The blue hue is not due to the fruit's pigment, but results from tiny crystalline structures within the wax covering the berry, which reflect light in a specific way
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Kiwiberry and kiwifruit volumes much more positive after long spells of fine weather
2024-03-01 00:00
The kiwiberry and kiwifruit harvests are looking positive this season, New Zealand growers have had to contend with a couple of wet winters and some are still feeling the effects of cyclone Gabrielle which struck right before harvest last year.
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Valencian citrus company donates beds and sofas to victims of the devastating Valencia fire
2024-03-01 00:00
In response to the tragic fire that shook the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia on Thursday 22 February, the Valencian family business Juan Motilla S.L., dedicated to the production and export of fresh citrus fruits, has announced a significant contribution to support the victims of the fire.
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Bologna: wholesale prices recorded on 29 February
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"With our platform we offer global manufacturers access to the Polish retail sector."
2024-03-01 00:00
Roger Boons enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. He entered the fruit and vegetable sector in 1985 and quickly became active in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri). For the past six years,
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NL: Official opening of the Tulip Trade Event in Broek op Langedijk
2024-03-01 00:00
From Wednesday, March 13 to Friday, March 15, 2024, the Tulip Trade Event will be organized for the sixth time. The official opening of the event will take place at VWS Flowerbulbs in Broek op Langedijk. The opening ceremony will be performed by a special guest from Hongyue Horticultural
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Hark/Sion and Microflor merge to become: Labeau
2024-03-01 00:00
Microflor and Hark/Sion are joining forces and will, from now on, continue under the name Labeau. This strategic merger marks a new phase for both companies as they jointly strive to strengthen their position as leading players in the global breeding, propagation & young plant industry.
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What to expect at HortiContact this year?
2024-03-01 00:00
The significance of HortiContact is evident from the fact that it is chosen as the platform to launch innovations. This aligns with the trade fair's slogan: HortiContact; Where the future begins.Please find below the complete trade fair program and a few examples of the innovations.
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Nunhems, two new varieties for leeks: Bokston and Maxton
2024-03-01 00:00
BASF | Nunhems, with its nearly 30 years of experience in hybrid leek genetics, has always been the company of choice for producers of this increasingly popular vegetable. The company is constantly searching for innovative characteristics that
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Scientists from the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the blue color of blueberries. The blue appearance is not due to the fruit's pigment but results from tiny crystalline structures within the berry's wax coating that reflect light specifically to create a blue hue. This
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The state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia at the end of February
2024-03-01 00:00
The Studies and Statistics Service of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has issued its report for the last week on the phenological state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia. In Almeria, the early plantings of peppers in
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The orange campaign is already wrapped up; we hope that the mandarin season will pick up by mid-March
2024-03-01 00:00
The Spanish citrus campaign has run into serious hurdles that have affected oranges and mandarins, as well as lemons and grapefruits. The conflict in the Red Sea has led to a surge in the presence of Egyptian oranges and Moroccan mandarins in the European and North American markets, displacing
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CAN: Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow
2024-03-01 00:00
"We are very excited with how Alberta Open Farm Days 2023 went," says Tim Carson, CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. "While the number of visitors was down slightly from last year, on-farm sales during the weekend increased from $224,000 in 2022 to almost $299,000 this
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Products from the Vesuvius in great demand abroad
2024-03-01 00:00
"We've almost completed the processing of the Friarielli vegetables preserved in oil as well as into a cream. The production has doubled this year thanks to the extraordinary demand from the foreign countries where we are present (United States, Spain, France and Germany). These markets demand
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