After a period of research to find the ideal ingredient to replace animal milk in the production of its products, Väcka found the answer in melon seeds. The vegetable drink extracted from these seeds gives its products a milky taste, aromas and flavours.
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The wet field conditions in the Dithmarschen district have slowed down the growth of the cabbage vegetable. "Our Brussels sprouts are not growing at the moment and are mostly small. In October alone, we had a total of over 200 mm of rain, which led to a higher proportion of A-calibre sprouts
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Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. read more

The Netherlands has been working with Ghanaian horticultural farmers and entrepreneurs for many years and sees the sector as one of the most prominent drivers for economic growth in Ghana. There are three main reasons to further strengthen the partnership in horticulture: economic growth,
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In the first half of Greenyard's new fiscal year, its adjusted operating income and net sales increased by 12.3% (€90.3 million) and 11.2% (to €2.49 billion), respectively. The company announced these results on Tuesday. In contrast, net income was almost flat (€7.1 million to €7
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This summer in Egypt, extreme heat prompted the managers of a 40-hectare orchard in the Nile Delta to take extraordinary measures, such as wrapping each mango with paper and applying kaolin clay to oranges as a protective shield against the scorching temperatures. This summer has been declared
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On October 25th, in Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Angers), Dalival and its research and development station IFO organized a presentation of their new Tonik and Canopy apple varieties, as well as their latest rootstock innovation, the M200. The event was attended by 50 professionals: producers,
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Latvian PM Siliņa: reduced VAT on produce will need EUR16mln read more

The Spanish lemon season is currently in full swing, and after the last stocks from overseas have been cleared, Spanish fruit holds a "convincingly dominant" position in the European market, says Juan Antonio Martínez, from Toñifruit. "This year, given the production and quality we have, we
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Compost from municipal waste instead of fertilisers, use of green manure for genetic improvement. This is the green objective of Si.Orto, a project implemented byRi.Nova with the contribution of Astra Innovation and Development. read more

Raspberry and blackberry supplies are about to shift in the marketplace. read more

The Macfrut Academy goes live, where people can now register free of charge to the digital platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector and get access to the first video lesson coming on November 23 at 5 pm (GMT+1). read more

With cooler temperatures setting in, it’s soup and stew cooking season. For Organically Grown Company, that means it’s kicking off its certified organic winter root vegetable program which includes organic red and gold beets, burdock, celeriac, parsnips, sunchokes, rutabagas and turnips, all
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Emilia Romagna is the first Italian region to offer organic food in school canteens. As reported by the Italia Oggi newspaper, in 2023 about 28.5 per cent (equal to 10,825,519 meals) of all organic lunches served in Italian canteens were served in the region (reaching
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Crunchy, sweet and juicy. These are all characteristics usually used to describe a new selection of apples; however, after tasting it, we have to attribute them to the new pear variety Eden Gold®, which we found on sale at an Aldi shop.    read more

South African citrus growers and importers are hoping that the last season, which saw below-average volumes, will be the exception and that a return to normal will be achievable for the 2024 season. Kashif Shahzad, Procurement Manager at Global Star, a Middle Eastern fresh fruits importer,
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San Rafael police evacuated people from a building along Smith Ranch Road last week to investigate a suspicious package that turned out to be 20 pounds of rotting fruit, according to The Mercury News. The package was delivered at 10 am. A foul odor resembling methane or rotten eggs raised
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Markus Tscholl, who coordinates Asta Frutta Alto Adige, is delighted that the average selling price is higher than in 2022, thanks in part to better quality and larger sizes. The only downside is the two heavy hailstorms that hit Vilpiano (Bolzano) and the surrounding areas in the summer, which
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Macfrut Academy has been launched. You can register for free on the innovative digital platform aimed at professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector and access the first video-class, which will be published on Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 17:00 hours (GMT+1). From the
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In 2023, the Middle Urals imported over 75,000 tons of fruits and vegetables. Uzbekistan is the primary supplier, contributing 87% of the total produce. Customs officials in Sverdlovsk highlight a rising import trend from other countries, including China. read more