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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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Australian grower trials new Swing apple
2024-03-04 00:00
The N&A Group in Australia kicked off their apple season, with their crop of certified organic Royal Gala apples making their way in to the markets and on to retailer shelves. N&A's is also trialling their exclusive SWING™ apple, with trials going ahead this season as volumes grow closer to
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UK-based haulage firm Wincanton endorses GXO's takeover proposal
2024-03-04 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, Wincanton, a UK-based haulage firm, has expressed support for a takeover bid from US logistics giant GXO, valued at £762 million. This decision comes after the company decided to retract its support for a competing offer from CEVA Logistics,…
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Boom of small fruit exports to Morocco in 2023
2024-03-04 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in export earnings of fresh small fruits, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a drop in volumes. Data from EastFruit reveal that Moroccan small fruit producers exported almost
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Challenges at key maritime chokepoints impact global trade
2024-03-04 00:00
An estimated 80% of global trade is transported by sea, making maritime routes crucial for international commerce. However, these routes are highly susceptible to disruptions at several geographic chokepoints, including human-made canals and naturally narrow passages. Recent complications, such
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Terra Nova Nurseries unveils new Pulmonaria variety
2024-03-04 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries released today a first look at its brand-new Pulmonaria NOVA® 'Cobalt'. According to Terra Nova Nurseries, the new pulmonaria from Terra Nova has "vibrant" blue and green hues and mounding growth habits, which deliver a "charming" pop of color and "impressive" shape to any
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In week 8, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €113/100 kgs. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €110/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while Italians paid €123/100 kgs and the French paid
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The Chinese grape market is doing well, as are Korea and Indonesia, but overall there is less demand in Asia.
2024-03-04 00:00
The grape market is a little slow at the moment, but there are some markets that are doing well, according to Sam Vasala of Sai World. "The Australian grape crop has been good, with plenty of warmth, a big improvement on last year. Grape quality and Brix levels have been good, with a lot of heat, a big improvement on last year.
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Emilia Górska-Mytyk has assumed responsibility for Kuehne+Nagel Poland beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki who has gone into retirement. In her tenure, she will be overseeing the company's operations, leading 1.700 logistics experts. Emilia Górska-Mytyk, a Polish
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“People are looking for jobs, and the agriculture industry is looking for employees"
2024-03-04 00:00
March 4-8, 2024, has been designated Green Career Week, a nationwide effort led by local horticulture, agriculture, and floriculture businesses and organizations around the country designed to expose local community college and university students to outstanding career opportunities in these
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Dutch processing potatoes reach their highest-ever February price as availability continues to tighten
2024-03-04 00:00
The demand for free-buy supplies of potatoes in the EU remains robust, but the supply is tightening. This is because many growers no longer have sufficient stocks to offer on the free-buy market due to quality issues that compromised storability, caused by last year’s wet harvest. Those
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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South Mill Champs and Grupo APAL form strategic joint venture to expand mushroom production in Mexico
2024-03-04 00:00
South Mill Champs, a leading North American producer and supplier of fresh mushrooms and mushroom-based functional foods, has announced its cross-border alliance with Grupo APAL to form a 50/50 Mexican joint venture, Royal Champs S. de R.L. de C.V. Royal Champs will build and operate...
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Hortilife to open Mexican branch on March 11
2024-03-04 00:00
For a couple of months now, the Hortilife logo has been visible on a building at Terra Park Centenario in Querétaro, Mexico. The official inauguration of Hortilife will take place on 11 March, one day before GreenTech Americas. "The first containers are expected before the fair.
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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UK: Desch Plantpak Ltd celebrates 60th anniversary
2024-03-04 00:00
Sixty years ago, on March 3rd, 1964, Plantpak Ltd's story began in Congleton, UK, with a vision to revolutionize the horticulture segment. Today, they commemorate their enduring legacy and in this article, Kees Waqué , Desch's Manager Retail and Marketing, backs on six decades of growth and…
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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'The impact of pear arrivals from abroad is minimal'
2024-03-04 00:00
For the time being, the Belgian pear market is well balanced. "After a very eventful period until January, the situation has slowed down slightly more than expected. However, supply and demand are still quite balanced,' said Christophe Van Haelst of the
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The year 2024 opened in January with a succession of days in the Luisia (RO) area with night frosts, no precipitation and sunny daytime phases, bringing temperature values back to the winter period, compared to the previous month when they were slightly above average
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Drivers are warned against discarding fruit peels and apple cores on roads, as it attracts animals, leading to potentially fatal accidents. Despite 45% of UK adults believing biodegradable waste isn't litter, National Highways emphasizes its danger to wildlife. Collaborating with the RSPCA and
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