"The organic sector in the Valencian Community is solving two historical problems in the agricultural sector: the lack of generational replacement and the incorporation of women", according to the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Isaura Navarro, during the presentation this morning.
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The potato harvest in Castile-Leon, the most representative in terms of production volumes in Spain, has started between 7 and 10 days earlier than last year. The early potato campaigns in southern Spain, highly marked by the rains, are already over. read more

Dennis Blankendaal of Frysk Witlof in the Netherlands has no complaints about current chicory sales. "Those usually fall somewhat in the summer, but supply is limited at the moment. In Belgium, too, there's little chicory to sell at auction. Then, if there's even a slight shortage, prices can
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Good weather will lead to a good harvest for mini kiwis in Portugal. According to Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, this year’s production of mini kiwis, also known as kiwiberries, will exceed the volumes of last season. read more

From beyond the Alps comes new confirmation of the quality and efficiency of Arrigonin solutions not only for active protection against insects and diseases, but also for shading crops and saving water. The results of a three-year trial conducted in
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Canada has been fighting wildfires across the country. “While it’s very early in the season, they are present in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and the West,” says Ken Lyons with Blue Mountain Fruit Company. The wind is blowing the smoke down, hovering the Northeast of the United States.
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The tiger mosquito, known to all for its annoying bites, is an exotic and invasive species that also poses a risk to public health, as it is a vector of up to 22 diseases, including dengue and Zika. Hence the importance of combating it. read more

Weather and labor remain two key talking points this raspberry season. In the Netherlands, raspberry prices remain stable but not exceptionally high, prompting concerns among growers due to increased picking costs. Germany is experiencing a rise in regional raspberry production, competing with
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The Sicilian raspberry campaign was extended by over one month this year, leading to great satisfaction for producers. FreshPlaza talked about it with Salvatore Azzara, a berry producer from Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG). read more

With over 10 years of experience in the Dutch fruit and vegetable trade, Ricardo Mendes has taken on a new challenge together with partner Carlos Henrique Ferreira: Trust Green Trading. From the premises of Barendrecht, they supply the European market with exotics, mainly focused on 'by air”
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The summer vegetable campaign of Aop Luce is now in full swing, with tomatoes grown in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain being one of its main crops, followed by courgettes and aubergines. We gave an overview with Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce; read more

"The Italian tomato season is coming to an end after a rather positive period characterized by unprecedented prices. Those who are under the impression of having made a profit, however, will probably have to think again," reports Massimo Pavan, an agro-manager who believes assessments should be
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"We are facing an unprecedented crisis situation for fruit growing in Ferrara, which is mainly based on periculture. Until a few years ago, the production potential was around 230 thousand tonnes of pears and represented over 30% of the national total and almost 50% of
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"We had high expectations because it seemed that this was going to be a normal year, and that we were going to have a good amount of fruit and good prices, but Almeria has already finished, and in Murcia we are dealing with significant shortages due to the weather conditions, which took a toll
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On the occasion of the Brands Award - the prize-giving ceremony dedicated to the best 'performances' of the year of consumer goods brands, promoted by the sector magazines GDO Week and Mark Up - Zerbinati was awarded in the splendid setting of the Hotel Melià in Milan, for the launch of the
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”Our study suggests that Ljusgårda is succeeding in producing lettuce with a lower environmental impact than conventionally imported varieties. It is, however, important to note that our conclusions are context-dependent and cannot be generalized in other regions. We now need to follow up the
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The 2023 campaign of the Melone Mantovano Igp started slightly behind schedule, but promises to be one of the best seasons ever in terms of quality; read more

In Murcia, the main table grape producing area in Spain, the table grape harvest started at the end of June with the extra-early varieties, which started arriving from the areas closest to the coast. For the time being, and unlike last season, higher volumes are expected, with a production
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The Ecuadorian Association of Banana Growers of El Oro predicts a possible loss of more than 50,000 hectares in production due to the imminent impact of the weather phenomenonEl Niño.  read more

Five years since the launch of Golden Bay Fruit’s exclusive Cherish™ apple variety demand across Asia-Pacific is matching the significant growth of these candy pink apples. read more