Launched on 1 February, at the end of Veguanary, Plant Based Lovers, the vertical eCommerce, signed by the Milan-based to.market, dedicated to plant-based products that are increasingly entering the diets of Italian consumers, not only vegans, but also and
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Mit (an acronym that stands for Meet Italian taste) is one of the main events for the promotion and enhancement of Italian products held in Berlin in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the reference trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. A format where b2b and b2c meet. With
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Sysco Corporation today announced financial results for its 13-week second fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2023. read more

Germany's national airline, Lufthansa, is bracing for a potential disruption as its ground staff, represented by the trade union Verdi, plan a one-day strike on Wednesday. The industrial action is expected to affect operations at several airports including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and
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A very important aspect for the customers of a company which manufactures packaging machines and equipment is the ease of operation and maintenance of these machines. "All of our customers have a high regard for the user-friendliness of our machines. Both the operators and the maintenance staff
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Ferrara Expo, together with its partners OI Pera, Unapera and Consorzio Pera Igp, has decided to postpone the date of the FuturPera International Pear Exhibition from 6-7 March 2024 to 26-27 November 2025, bringing it back to its usual time period. read more

This year, FAM Stumabo will unveil the Yuran Capcitec™, their latest high-capacity belt cutter designed for precision dicing and strip-cutting of diverse peppers and leafy vegetables. read more

Esselung presents itself in the third round of its storytelling with a new episode of the 'There's no shopping that doesn't matter' campaign. From peach to walnut, the baton now passes to carrot. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organisations of the province of Almeria, COEXPHAL, and the Andalusian Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training, IFAPA, have proposed that ornamental plants should cease to be the most important
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A cool spring, followed by a hot and dry summer: great weather leading up to the onion harvest a thousand meters above sea level, remarks Charl van der Merwe, marketing manager at Môrester Estate in Ceres. read more

Leclerc, a prominent supermarket chain in France, is recalling a range of products, notably vegetables, from its stores in certain regions. The recall is due to the products exceeding the permitted pesticide limits. This move, taken amidst farmer protests, could further fuel their anger over
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One, two, three and .... FOUR! Consecutive years that consumers continue to recognise our Natural Grated Tomato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Flavour of the Year 2024. La Gergaleña's Natural Grated Tomato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a flavour, smell and texture that makes it a
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"The orange import campaign was rather satisfactory, it even ended in late November due to the high temperatures registered in the Mediterranean production area. Spain contributed to this situation with the slow ripening of its citrus fruit. With the November sales, the market 'cleared' of all
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"If we exclude around ten days of confusion at the start of the new year, we can say that the artichoke campaign in Puglia has been great for both our suppliers and our wholesale company. It started in mid/late September with satisfactory prices caused by the low volumes," reports Giuseppe
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At the annual Fruit Logistica trade fair, Frigotec aims to surprise visitors with the first pineapple ripening process using the new AI Softripe ripening method. At the Frigotec booth, visitors can examine and taste the first Softripe pineapple fruits, a trade fair novelty, alongside the already
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is working to enhance the quality and quantity of onion production. The department is collaborating with local government units to conduct training programs and raise awareness. Recently, DA officials made surprise visits to onion farms in
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A spirit of focused industry reigns at Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP), the organisation set up in the turbulent wake of AHDB Horticulture’s closure.  read more

US Agtech startup ProducePay today announced US$38 million in Series D financing. The company said it would use the funding to accelerate its global expansion to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, and advance the development of its best-in-class technology and services. read more

On 2 February, the Russian veterinary and phytosanitary service Rosseljoznadzor called on the Ecuadorian Minister of Agriculture, Franklin Palacios, to suspend the certification of the country's five banana plantations, after "systematically violating the rules applicable to Russia and the countries of the
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One of the many things I have learned in my two decades covering the fresh produce business is that people in the fruit trade know how to plan ahead. read more