The Alegra Group, a leading player in the national and European fruit and vegetable sector, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2024, the historic reference event for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will be held in Berlin from 7 to 9 February at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre. The three companies of the Group
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Pachino Igp: Sicily's red gold will be in Berlin again this year
2024-02-06 00:00
The red gold of Sicily lands in Berlin. Once again this year, in fact, the Consorzio di Tutela della Igp Pomodoro di Pachinos will be present from 7 to 9 February at 'Fruit Logistica', the great international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food industry, with its own stand in the exhibition area set up
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AI-driven produce quality meters featured
2024-02-06 00:00
February 7 marks the start of Fruit Logistica 2024 and Felix Instruments invites visitors to its booth in Hall 3.1 / Stand C-22. It will feature its developments in produce quality assessment with its Produce Quality Meters which integrate AI and NIR Spectroscopy for precision and efficiency.
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Great enthusiasm for Rijk Zwaan's fruit Demo Days
2024-02-06 00:00
The three-day Demo Days Fruttispeciale Sicilia organised by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the end of January ended to the great satisfaction of the seed company;
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Naturitalia, at Fruit Logistica under the sign of innovation
2024-02-06 00:00
New IV Gamma proposals thanks to an innovative plant recently inaugurated, important club projects in the field of stone fruits and table grapes, and all the excellence of its members' production: the basket of novelties and confirmations that Naturitalia, a leading company in the field of fruit and vegetables, has to offer is rich.
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VIC strawberry/apple varietal innovation at Fruit Logistica 2024
2024-02-06 00:00
The CIV- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present with its own stand in the common space "Piazza Italia" of CSO ITALIA at the FRUITLOGISTICA trade fair in Berlin.
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EU citrus import trend shows seasonal rise
2024-02-06 00:00
The latest data from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development reveals the trends in the EU citrus imports. The detailed document shows that in January, the EU imported 51,687 tonnes of oranges, a notable increase from December's 13,472 tonnes.
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In a Parisian market, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms are approximately 50% cheaper than their French equivalents. Many people empathizes with the difficulties French farmers face and desire to support them. However, very often it is simply unfeasible to purchase locally produced food.
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Innovation all around
2024-02-06 00:00
After a somewhat complicated national campaign due to the difficulties that have arisen, such as the price war, the rise in costs and the drop in demand, the Alicante-based company ends its 2023 national grape season with an exceptional Christmas campaign, increasing the number of grapes harvested.
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Dover district council warns of bankruptcy due to funding cuts
2024-02-06 00:00
The Dover District Council (DDC) in Kent has issued a warning about the potential risk of bankruptcy following the withdrawal of £3m in funding for essential checks at the Port of Dover. These checks are crucial for monitoring illicit pork products that might contain African Swine Fever (ASF).
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California storm delays harvesting and could cause future supply gap
2024-02-06 00:00
Following recent rains and in particular, Sunday’s severe rain and wind that descended upon California, produce growers/shippers are taking stock of the situation.
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Sipo, mushrooms a steadily growing niche #vocidellortofrutta
2024-02-06 00:00
Depth of range and intended use. Sipopoldo a lot on the offer of the funghia brand Sapori del Mio Orto. "Ė one of the families of excellence in our offerings and is growing with volumes in 2023 up 7% year-on-year and is a development for us
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#Repartofresh. Ekom (Sogegross) drivers: service and convenience
2024-02-06 00:00
Observing the market scenario, the Sogegross Group (Agorà Network) decided to convert a Basko shop to Ekom, focusing on the discount formula, which is more functional in the area where the store is located, namely Via Vezzani in Genoa. "Having more formats available
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From January 29 to February 4, Primorsky Krai received 7,025.5 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries from various countries. For the second consecutive week, the import of fruits and vegetables has increased by over 1,000 tons, according to RIA VladNews, citing the press service of the
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Fruit and veg exports from Egypt to Europe could increase sharply due to devaluation of the pound
2024-02-06 00:00
EastFruit analysts highlight the high risk of major volatility in the regional market for fruits and vegetables due to the impending devaluation of the Egyptian pound against key currencies. The situation has deteriorated since a year ago. Back then, we reported on the doubling of the dollar
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Carrot or Karaoke? Definitely pure emotion
2024-02-06 00:00
Dancer or carrot? This is how Armando Testa titled the carrot in the 1990s, while developing a successful series of posters dedicated to fruit and vegetable products for the Pioltello company.
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Valencian agricultural organisations and cooperatives launch a joint mobilisation plan
2024-02-06 00:00
The professional agricultural organisations of the Valencian Community, the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), ASAJA Alicante, LA UNIÓ Llauradora i Ramadera, the Coordinadora Campesina del País Valenciano (CCPV-COAG) and the Unión de Pequeños Agricultores y Ganaderos (UPA-PV),
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"We could have probably used an additional 2,000 to 3,000 tons of organic potatoes."
2024-02-06 00:00
Despite inflation and high raw material prices, the marketing of Bavarian organic table potatoes has started exceptionally well. "The organic potato appears to be embroiled in a price battle this year and there are active promotions in trade," reports Nicolai Timaeus, buyer and seller at
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French shipping company CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again due to security concerns
2024-02-06 00:00
French maritime transport company CMA CGM has once again suspended the use of the Red Sea as a transit route for its vessels, according to a source. This decision was made in response to the ongoing threats posed by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels, known as the Huthi rebels, who have been targeting
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IV gamma, Zerbinati: 'In 2023 a category in a renaissance'
2024-02-06 00:00
"The year 2023 marked a significant recovery for the IV gamma market. After years of slowing consumption post-Covid, 2023 was the first year that saw a revitalised category, which had surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Consumers resumed buying
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