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Red Sea cargo volumes down 21% due to attacks
2024-02-28 00:00
During the initial weeks of 2024, the maritime sector witnessed a 21% decrement in cargo volumes traversing the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, attributed to a discernible reduction in vessel arrivals. This shift is primarily due to the maritime community's growing apprehensions over Houthi-initiated
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EU Agriculture Council debates simplifying the CAP
2024-02-28 00:00
In the framework of the continuing farmers' protests in several Member States, including Spain, yesterday, the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers began debating the proposal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which was presented by the European Commission last week, as well as
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The meaning of roses according to their color
2024-02-28 00:00
Roses are one of the flowers with the most meanings. They are the symbol of love, sweetness, friendship, innocence… But did you know that the meaning of roses changes according to their color? In an article, Verdissimo explains the meaning of red, white, pink, yellow, orange, blue, and green
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Maximizing yields with high-quality plum tomatoes
2024-02-28 00:00
"When constantly in touch with growers from Sicily, it becomes essential to meet the needs of the local territory. What better solution than a local breeding station?" explains Cassibba, tomato breeder at Progene Seed.
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Listed New Zealand produce handler Seeka Limited, with operations in New Zealand and Australia, has today reported its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Kenya seeks action against immature avocado harvesting
2024-02-28 00:00
Concerns have been raised by stakeholders within Kenya's avocado value chain regarding the detrimental practice of harvesting immature avocados. The Avocado Exporters Association of Kenya (AEAK) has called for stringent measures against those involved in this activity, labeling it as economic
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A Valencian farmer complains that he has to throw away more than 100,000 kilos of mandarins because of imports.
2024-02-28 00:00
The following video, in which a Valencian farmer throws tons of mandarins on the ground of his farm while he tells of his disagreement with the arrival of products from Egypt, is equally devastating and shocking. We have to make a short journey from the top of the tree to the bottom of the tree," he says.
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50,000 tulips blossom on a Ukrainian family farm
2024-02-28 00:00
In Pryluky Ukraine, the Kebenko family presents their greenhouse named 'Staryi Dvir' adorned with 50,000 tulips of diverse varieties and hues. Over 15 years, under Roman Kebenko's guidance, hobby flower cultivation has flourished into a family business. Kebenko attests to the therapeutic value of…
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Spanish farmers protest near French border
2024-02-28 00:00
Demonstrations by Spanish farmers have led to the blockade of the AP-7 motorway near Pontos, approximately 40 kilometers from the French border. The protests, which began on a Monday evening, escalated after midnight, resulting in the obstruction of both directions of the motorway. The A2
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UK: Porters flies the flag for foliage
2024-02-28 00:00
Bryan Porter was part of the fourth generation to run his family's eponymous foliage business in the market. The Flower Market was in his blood long before he started working here in 1990. He tells Market Times the story of the company now known simply as Porters Foliage and looks at the current
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Garlic, what will be the future of European PDOs and PGIs?
2024-02-28 00:00
On Thursday 14 March 2024, a conference entitled 'Garlic cultivation at European level, production and phytosanitary aspects. What future for European PDOs and PGIs?" organised by the Consortium for the Protection of White Garlic
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In an interview with TASS, South African Ambassador to Russia Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka explains which countries he thinks are most likely to join BRICS next, assesses the prospects for orange and wine exports to the Russian market and talks about how global leaders see the Ukraine conflict
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Dole announces sale of Progressive Produce to Arable Capital
2024-02-28 00:00
Dole plc has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its 65% equity stake in Progressive Produce LLC to PTF Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC. PTF Holdings is a portfolio company of Arable Capital Partners, LLC. Dole will receive gross cash proceeds of
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International Rootstock Symposium at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-28 00:00
After the positive response of last year's edition, Plant Nursery Area, the exhibition dedicated to nurseries and varietal innovations, returns to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May at Rimini Expo Centre). The industry
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The Spanish vegetable (for both greenhouse and open field) and citrus markets are not exactly bustling. "Monday was a good sales day, but yesterday was considerably quieter. February began on a subdued note with the trade show, and it seems it will end the same way," says Pieter de Ruiter of
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Potato cultivation in Morocco proceeds under optimal conditions
2024-02-28 00:00
In the Loukkos region in north-western Morocco, the potato season is going well, unaffected by the severe drought in the country. This is stated by Oussama Didouch, a grower of various fruit and vegetables.
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"We welcome new concept clubs, with a special taste profile".
2024-02-28 00:00
After almost 20 years in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker started two years ago as a variety manager at EFC. In addition to the development of the global marketing of the Kanzi® apple, there are also plans to build the market for the Sprizzle® apple, launched
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"Argentina's 2023/2024 cherry export season was a record one".
2024-02-28 00:00
Argentinean cherry exporters are happy with their 2023/24 season, in which they achieved record exports of almost 7,000 tonnes. As Jonatan Carballo, sales manager at Emelka SA, based in Argentina, confirms, "Argentina's cherry export season was a record-breaking one".
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"Passing on the increase in costs to the final prices is proving to be our main challenge"
2024-02-28 00:00
The mild winter weather in Murcia has accelerated crop growth in almost all vegetable plantations. As a result, the supply of broccoli and cauliflower has so far exceeded the demand, and prices continue to suffer. Generally, passing on the rise in costs to the final prices remains the biggest
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One in three families change their shopping trolley
2024-02-28 00:00
According to NIQ's surveys for the current year, 30% of Italians say they are living in a worse economic condition than in 2023, while 62% say the difficulties are the same as in the year just ended. At the European level, 41% now experience a drop in
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