Fourth range, the reasons for the crisis
2024-02-26 00:00
In the years before Covid, the fourth range was growing at a fast pace, even in double figures at times. Then, for one reason or another, the spotlight was turned off on these products. The causes? Probably a toxic tension in the market, accompanied by an increase in
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Scientific research tackles citrus growing problems
2024-02-26 00:00
The inauguration of the pomology exhibition at the CREA Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura in Acireale was an opportunity to address the problems of the citrus fruit sector. Various research topics were on display during the event, which took place at the height of the campaign
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Fresh Del Monte Produce increased quarterly dividend by 25% for second consecutive year
2024-02-26 00:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
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Pedon promotes convenience food with large poster campaign
2024-02-26 00:00
From Monday 26 February, and for the whole month of March, an innovative multimedia advertising campaign will involve Pedon's line of ZuppeI Pronti, consisting of Zuppa di legumi e cereali, Zuppa di Fagioli con pasta and Minestrone. The claim, You can't tell in time that it's already ready, puts
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UK is looking for potato variety resilience amid climate challenges
2024-02-26 00:00
In the UK, a leading potato supplier, Albert Bartlett, is exploring alternatives to the beloved Maris Piper potato, facing agronomic challenges due to climate extremes. With the agriculture sector hit by floods, droughts, and rising costs for energy and fertiliser, varieties like Maris Piper,
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Last Thursday, Chrysal International in Naarden opened its doors for auctioneers and quality controllers from Royal Flora Holland, as well as Rhodos buyers. They were invited by Chrysal and the Kenyan Rhodos growers to observe the effect of the Chrysal Rose Dip on this highly popular Valentine's
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UK: Squire’s celebrates suppliers contributions at annual plant show
2024-02-26 00:00
Squire's Garden Centres has marked the significant contribution of three of its nursery stock suppliers, with awards presented at its annual Plant Show, which took place at Squire's West Horsley recently.
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"The potato market is seemingly at an impasse"
2024-02-26 00:00
Those in the potato market are playing their cards close to their chests, explains Jan Van Luchene from the Belgian company Bruwier Potatoes. "The market has been trending upward significantly since the New Year, and in a rapidly rising market, sellers hold off on selling their free potatoes.
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How was Valentine's Day 2024?
2024-02-26 00:00
What was 2024's Valentine's season like? According to a survey conducted by US floral software provider Floranext, more than 50% of the surveyed florists report that red roses were their most sold product in 2024. Second were mixed flowers with 43,36%. On average, a dozen long stem roses cost
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Fundación Miguel García Sánchez together with Fundación Caja Rural de Granada, sponsor of the project, and the collaboration of the companies BASF Vegetables Seeds and Koppert, have organised in the Town Hall of Motril, the III edition of the
Miguel García Sánchez Foundation.
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“New sustainable packaging for the food sector”
2024-02-26 00:00
The subject of packaging has been stirring the food sector for some time, and companies continue to develop more "sustainable" solutions. ASV Packaging and Hinojosa Packaging Group, for example, will be present at the CFIA trade show in Rennes from March 12th to 14th, 2024 (9-E32) to present "a
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This collaboration represents a significant milestone in agriculture's move towards a more efficient, sustainable and digitally connected era. read more
“It was a record 2023/24 cherry export season for Argentina”
2024-02-26 00:00
Argentinian cherry exporters are happy with their 2023/24 season, where they reached record exports of almost 7,000 tons. According to Jonatan Carballo, Sales Manager at Emelka SA in Argentina, "It was a record season for Argentina in terms of cherry exports, almost 7,000 tons of cherries were
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Sustainable resilience: a key strategy against ToBRFV
2024-02-26 00:00
Regardless of resistance claims (intermediate resistance: IR; high resistance: HR) it is important to know that resistance is not synonymous with immunity. Resistant plants can be infected by the virus without showing visible symptoms. Furthermore, if the virus
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All eyes are on the almond blossom this week in California. "Everyone is watching to see what the new crop will be like. This week is critical," says Bikram Hundal of Custom Almonds LLC. Following the recent rains in the state, he also mentions
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Nut imports to Siberia have surged fourfold
2024-02-26 00:00
Indonesian palm fruits have found favour in Siberia. In 2023, the region imported 1200 tons of coconuts. According to the Siberian Customs Administration, the total nut imports surged by 4.1 times to reach 2300 tons.
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IFA meet Taoiseach on key farming issues
2024-02-26 00:00
An IFA delegation led by President Francie Gorman met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Government Buildings yesterday. Speaking after the meeting, IFA President Francie Gorman said that he made it clear to the Taoiseach that farmers were frustrated and angry with increased regulation, reduced
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Last year's high temperatures continue to impact crops, particularly mandarin production, according to Sergio del Castillo Valderrama, manager of the Peruvian Citrus Growers Association (Procitrus). Del Castillo explains that the lack of fruit on the
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We cannot continue marketing as we used to when Canary bananas had a privileged position in our market
2024-02-26 00:00
The Canary Islands banana has been immersed in a dynamic of low prices for over a year, with no clear end in sight. "The truth is that there is an overproduction of Canary bananas, and the sector is struggling to sell them in its traditional market, which is the Iberian Peninsula and the
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The price of pointed cabbage is falling slightly with the start of the Spanish harvest
2024-02-26 00:00
The Portuguese pointed cabbage season is in full swing and, until a few weeks ago, has been smooth and steady, according to Valter Coelho, general manager of Portuguese export company Valfresh. "Here in Portugal, the export season for pointed cabbage goes
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