Despite the unfavorable climate of the last few months, the Sicilian citrus campaign is continuing in a somewhat steady pace. According to Monica Solarino, co-owner with her brother Giuseppe of Bioagricola F.lli Solarino, which produces blonde oranges, grapefruits and lemons - all organic - in
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Andreas Karyos, head of the potato producer’s association, reported that over 40% of potato crops in the Famagusta district were damaged due to inclement weather. He stated that the rainfall in the Kokkinochoria area has led to the flooding of numerous potato plantations. read more

Micah Enriquez, a New Jersey-based DIY digital creator, has gained attention for her innovative fridge salad bar hack shared on her Make It With Micah channels. Aiming to fulfill her New Year's resolution of eating a salad daily, Enriquez organized a fridge drawer with various salad ingredients
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COT International looks back on the successes of the past year and shares its plans and prospects for 2024, while sketching out the trends of tomorrow. The French breeder based in the Gard department, has come a long way and is now present in over 30 countries (30% increase and growing market
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The brandmisSalad, of the Veneto-based company L'Insalata dell'Orto, specialising in the fourth range, is being expanded to become a lifestyle concept. The communication project will be presented at Fruit Logistica (Messe Berlin, 7-9 February, Hall 4.2, B-02), with a stand strongly themed on
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Tensions have risen in France as dozens of farmers protesting for better conditions were arrested at a food market outside Paris. The French government had previously warned that any disruption at Rungis, a major food distribution hub that feeds 12 million people, would not be tolerated.
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The Indian grape season is filled with challenges, says Laxman Savalkar, founder and partner of Indian fresh produce exporter Magnus Farm Fresh: “In the ever-evolving landscape of the grape export industry, this year brings forth a unique set of challenges for growers and exporters alike.
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In the German wholesale market, alongside Spanish and Italian citrus fruits, Turkish produce is also actively traded. "With daily temperatures around seven to eight degrees, we currently have excellent citrus weather, which is positively affecting the demand, including for Turkish Murcott
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There is great excitement for the month of February at Cai, the Cooperativa Agricoltori Ionici, which is moving from Furci Siculo first to Berlin, on the occasion of the Fruit Logistica fair, scheduled from 7 to 9 February, and then to Nuremberg, to attend the Biofach, from 13 to 16 February. Salvatore
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The cultivation of processing tomatoes has to overcome a major challenge: avoiding nutrient excesses or deficiencies. In order to find the right balance with nitrogen and calcium, one can aim at bottom fertilisation to allow the seedlings to have an efficient source of supply
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It is 'the days of the Merla' but in Sicily it feels like spring is just around the corner. Sunny days, very little rain and even at the high altitudes of Mount Etna, snow is only a mirage. The result can only be the continuation of the drought that has plagued the island for months. As
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Danish shipping company Maersk has inaugurated a multi-country consolidation (MCC) center in Shanghai, enhancing the city's global shipping hub reputation. The center, located in the Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, began operations recently. The initial import containers hailed
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"During the 2023 campaign, we processed on average the same quantities as in the previous campaign, i.e. approximately 230 tons of asparagus, of which 60% was white and 40% green. In 2023, the average sales increased compared to 2022, in a context in which, however, the cost of production also
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Inclusion, gender equality, prevention of violence against women, information and awareness-raising on the importance of prevention at the table by consuming vegetables. These are just some of the focuses on which the 2024 activities of the National Women's Association will concentrate
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Konispoli tangerines are one of Albania’s emblematic fruits that appear on the international market at this time of the year. read more

Consumer perceptions about taste and health remain underexplored and undervalued in the world of fresh produce, in part because of the difficulty of measuring and communicating such aspects about a product, but also because of doubts over whether consumers really know what they want. read more

"We called for a joint approach to overcome these serious difficulties," it says. read more

Information is provided on cultivation, harvesting and varieties of market-relevant articles, among other things. In addition, the marketing standards are explained in terms of structure and content. An integral part of this in-service qualification is the assessment of product samples according to
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The Summer Berry Company is scaling up production of its new raspberry variety, Amalia Rossa, after its successful launch last year. The Odemira-based company, which holds the exclusive rights to market the variety developed by Italian breeder Berrytech, says it plans to plant 70ha in 2024,
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South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level, although the industry is still under financial pressure. read more