The spirit of Easter and springtime is captured by International Event Designer Alina Naesca. She decorated the halls of the Bethlen Haller Castle in Romania, giving us a glimpse of the Nova Vita and Golden Blossoms of rose breeder United Selections. Together, they aim to innovate and bring forth… read more

What is loquat?

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For Australian avocado enthusiasts, discerning the ripeness of Hass or Shephard varieties remains a challenge prior to purchase. The introduction of an avocado ripeness checker in a Zurich supermarket has sparked global debate on whether this technology is the solution to determining fruit
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Biota Nutri has launched Biota Iron Powder, a micronutrient supplement designed to tackle iron deficiency in plants and sustainably elevate agricultural productivity. "What distinguishes Biota Iron Powder from other products in the market is its effectiveness, stability, UV friendliness, pure and… read more

The Dutch onion market has shown a downward trend in recent weeks, impacting exports. "The mood is lacking, and no markets are taking large volumes. Since the market's declining, orders are only placed as necessary," says Maarten van Damme of Dacomex. "It's a peculiar situation. Last season's
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"To maintain the high standards of our production, we are always looking for new types of vegetables with superior organoleptic qualities," explains Vittorio Gona, president of OP Alba Bio. "In order to remain competitive on the market, we have introduced three new tomato types: the first is a
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As of 2022 there is a dangerous reversal in fruit and vegetable consumption with negative percentages in terms of volume. And the first action to be taken is to promote greater awareness, starting with the preventive effects on health. A conference was held in Ferrara
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UK shop prices rise at slowest pace since December 2021Prices in British shops rose at the slowest pace in more than two years in March, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said, adding to signs that the country's inflation squeeze is now fading fast. Shop price inflation dropped to 1.3% from
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A recent survey by OnePoll provides further positive evidence that Britons are increasing their consumption of fruit and vegetables, with 73% saying they are eating more leafy greens, 62% more salad and 68% eating more root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots.

A recent survey by OnePoll found that Britons are increasing their consumption of fruit and vegetables, with 73% saying they are eating more leafy greens, 62% more salad and 68% eating more root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots. read more

French wholesaler Atypique, specializing in downgraded fruit and vegetables, has opened its 4th warehouse in Lille. This follows a recent fund-raising of 2,1 million euros [2.3 million USD], marking a new phase of expansion for the company. Founded in March 2021 by Simon Charmette and Thibault
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From January 1, 2026, the majority of members and suppliers who offer, trade, and settle flowers and plants at the Royal FloraHolland platform will be certified according to the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI basket of standards). With a step-by-step approach,
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"Despite the weather forecasts, I had expected strawberry demand to be somewhat subdued, yet our clients are actively looking for soft fruit," says Sjraar Hulsman from Frankort&Koning. The Venlo-based trading company has thrown its weight behind the soft fruit division, yielding fruitful
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In late March, the prices of various orange and mandarin varieties still in season have once again recorded significant declines compared to the previous campaign. Worthy of note last week was the drop in the prices of the Valencia Late and V. Delta in the Region of Valencia, which fell by 48%
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The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) in Uganda has identified the Hass avocado industry as a burgeoning sector with significant potential for growth. The global market for avocados is currently valued at over $8 billion, with projections indicating a rise to more than $20 billion
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The 2023 season of sweet Cévennes onions is drawing to a close. The last products left the packing station on February 20th. Philippe Boisson, producer of sweet Cévennes onions and president of the cooperative Origine Cévennes, looks back on the campaign and discusses the next season as well
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The combination of lower mango crops and subsequent higher prices has impacted the consumption of mangos, a fruit that has generally seen a good year quality-wise. "Customers that used to sell say 2,000 cases now sell 1000 cases," says Giorgio Ceciarelli of GC Imports. "Prices have a lot to do
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The British National Trust's decision to remove mushrooms from its nearly 300 cafes across the UK has sparked concerns in Ireland, particularly among mushroom producers. This move, aimed at protecting bogs from peat extraction, is expected to have significant financial implications for the
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This month FreshPlaza will focus on all things South African. Are you a grower, importer or exporter, or in the packaging or cooling business? If you are in anyway involved in the fresh produce business we would love to hear from you. You can send us in some info or we can give you call for an
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Decowraps, a leader in the floral industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly remodeled showroom, a haven where a floral packaging wonderland awaits. As visitors step through Decowraps' doors, they will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of colors and textures meticulously
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On March 31, Bulgaria and Romania become Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States, including on issuing Schengen visas, and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted. The Commission strongly welcomes this achievement, which follows the historic
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