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Pioneer Potatoes is a relatively small family farm located in the Skagit Valley in Washington State. "We are a sixth generation farm specialising in growing, packing and shipping potatoes for the past 25 years. However, our legacy
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Pam Panorama, new shop in the heart of Turin
2024-02-27 00:00
Pam Panoramafests the opening of a new franchised shop in the city of Turin located in Via degli Artisti, 14 in the Vanchiglia district, one of the most historic areas and heart of commercial activity.
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and food safety
2024-02-27 00:00
Often, when coming across news about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the subject is treated with little clarity. Here is a more comprehensive explanation: these are plants or microorganisms whose DNA has been modified in a way that is different from what occurs in nature. It is better explained
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The very strong US demand for table grapes from Chile is continuing, with exporters sending as much fruit as they have available, despite a delay in the harvest in the central parts of the South American country. Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile, "Peru finished 2-3 weeks
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It's Bio, shopping with the nutritionist
2024-02-27 00:00
Advice on seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, the difference between conventional and organic cultivation, and the simple daily use of products in the kitchen. All this (and much more) took place last Saturday (24 February) in the Almaverde Bio island at the Ipercoop Centro Miralfiore
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Apeel Sciences appoints new chief executive officer
2024-02-27 00:00
Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new chief executive officer. With more than two decades of agriculture industry experience, Beling brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships. This background will be invaluable as he steers
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"Our product stays fresh for 30 days under refrigeration and has absolutely no waste"
2024-02-27 00:00
The recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin saw the official launch of Halls' Naked Avocado range. The fresh convenience avocado range includes cubes, halves and guacamole.
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Polish blueberry sector sees continuous growth
2024-02-27 00:00
Poland's blueberry cultivation spans over 12,000 hectares, with a year-on-year increase in plantation area. The country's production of blueberries reached 55,000 tons in 2022, with projections for 2023 set at 67,500 tons, marking it as the only berry segment witnessing growth amidst declines in
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'Sustainability and lifestyle, how apples are changing'
2024-02-27 00:00
Apples have always been the product most closely associated with the health concept of fruit and vegetables, and the expression 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a testimony to this. But today they are much more, a symbol par excellence of environmental sustainability, as well as social and
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"Our ARRA™ Red Factor table grapes wowed Berlin".
2024-02-27 00:00
Earlier this month, the shelves of the ARRA stand in Berlin featured an abundance of fresh grapes from Brazil, South Africa and, for the first time, India. Nomi Karniel-Padan, Sales Director of Grapa Varieties, explains proudly: "The very early ARRA Honey Pop™ from
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Strawberry production in Spain faces challenges
2024-02-27 00:00
According to the latest insights from the IFAPA Prices and Markets Observatory, the Spanish strawberry campaign is currently underperforming, with production levels only reaching 9% of the expected 20% at this stage. The primary cause of this shortfall is attributed to water scarcity,
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Fruit-growing: Taking stock of irrigation, brooms and climate at the 27th technical day
2024-02-27 00:00
The 27th technical day took place last week in Cles, in the Auditorium of the school complex, attended by more than 150 fruit growers and around 200 live streaming viewers.
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"We continue to innovate and develop"
2024-02-27 00:00
For the past year and a half, Leo de Rijke has been independently working as a consultant for climate and energy matters in the horticulture sector. Back in the day, he was a salaried serviceman. Later on, he designed software and technical systems and assisted with the sale of special projects.
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4th Global Conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-27 00:00
Bananas are the most exported fresh fruit in the world by volume – 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 – and estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per year, making its value chain one of the most important in the world. Additionally, they are an essential source of income for thousands of rural
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Marimbella® reaches 500 hectares of production in Huelva
2024-02-27 00:00
After several years of integration of this variety in the strawberry fields of the province of Huelva, NSG 203-Marimbella® has become one of the most reliable choices for combining earliness and quality, standing out for its shape, colour and flavour. The best
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All fiscal novelties in 2024
2024-02-27 00:00
On Friday 1 March in Pergine Valsugana (Trento), in the Auditorium of the Sant'Orsola Agricultural Cooperative Society, some of Italy's leading tax and financial experts met to analyse and illustrate the opportunities in the legal, tax and financial fields reserved for
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Australia: Powerplants expands regional support in NSW and QLD
2024-02-27 00:00
Powerplants has expanded in the northern region of Australia with 5 staff providing regional support for growers in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD). The team includes Greg Shepherdson (technician) and Dean Fiedler (technical sales).
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Marimbella reaches 500 hectares of production in Huelva
2024-02-27 00:00
One of the great achievements of the strawberry sector in the province of Huelva has been to bring forward the availability of this fruit on the markets to the months of November and December thanks to the cultivation of early varieties. One of these varieties that is standing out the most is NSG".
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Raspberries and solar power on a single plot
2024-02-27 00:00
No plant can grow without light. But how much does a raspberry really need to bear fruit? Or can the berry thrive with just half the normal amount of light if the rest is used to produce solar power?
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Significant rise in potato prices at the start of 2024
2024-02-27 00:00
French potato grower and trader Top'Pom gives an update on the current state of the French potato market and export market.
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