Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time
2024-02-27 00:00
In February 2024, vegetables from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was reported on television. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports manage to cover the needs of the
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Greenhouse grower plans to open three new facilities
2024-02-27 00:00
Indoor leafy green grower BrightFarms is preparing to participate in SEPC Southern Exposure. The company will provide attendees with insights into the three high-tech greenhouse farms it plans to open later this year and showcase its four Crunch Kit™ salads.
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The UK retail sector refuses to address the plum situation
2024-02-27 00:00
After unseasonal rain recently temporarily halted the plum harvest in the Western Cape, the sector is now moving ahead as fast as possible. The harvest of fruit for export is expected to be just under 12 million cartons (5.25 kg),
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India: Bouquet making workshop at Savitribai Phule Pune University
2024-02-27 00:00
A bouquet-making workshop held on 22nd February 2024 at the auditorium of Savitribai Phule Pune University in Indusa attracted 84 students along with 4 staff members who participated actively throughout the session. According to Mr. Pandharinath Mhaske, the trainer demonstrated the art of
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Transcontinental export of fresh flowers is daunting especially so that water is prohibited in air cargo. But, with a bit of innovation, Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has devised a means to advance its performance in the world's flourishing $50 billion
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"We are very optimistic about plums, which represent 90% of our stone fruit supply, and our aim is to grow even more in this sector".
2024-02-27 00:00
Lucerne Agri celebrates its 101st birthday this year; it is a family business with five farms along the Breede River, and interested in strategic partnerships with magnates such as the ANB Group. Lucerne Fresh is the in-house marketing division which allows them to have a
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New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
Since the introduction of Natural Branding in 2016, a lot has already been developed. More and more products can be provided with a logo and/or PLU code. Today, with many retail partners, Eosta carry avocado, ginger, mango, limes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes… with Natural Branding, both under
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Hospital issues apology after man receives 'disgusting' beige meal lacking vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A hospital apologized after facing backlash for serving a "disgusting" beige meal without vegetables to a patient, sparking outrage among many Britons who called it "an absolute disgrace." Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the meal served at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in
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New research has revealed the most popular flowers for home gardeners in the UK, with the rose taking the top spot nationwide. UK plant nursery Ashridge Trees used Google Keyword Planner to analyze the number of monthly searches over the past year for 20 common flowers to determine their
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Maximising yields with quality dates
2024-02-27 00:00
"Being in constant contact with farmers in the Sicilian area, it becomes essential to meet the needs of the territory. What better means than having a breeding station on site?" Says Vincenzo Cassibba, tomato breeder at Progene Seed.
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New management team at Nijssen
2024-02-27 00:00
As of February 1, 2024, Nijssen has appointed a new management team with the following members: Frank van der Heijden: Managing Director Melanie van de Graaf: HR and Facility Manager Martin Thelen: Sales Manager Quinte Peddie: Service Manager Eef Eijskoot: Manager Finance & Control Marco
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Macfrut 2024 looks to Azerbaijan
2024-02-27 00:00
Relations between Italy and Azerbaijan (currently our leading oil supplier and host country of COP29) are getting closer and closer in the constant search for technologies for production innovation. A new mission for Macfrut 2024 saw the participation of around twenty companies
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New Covent Garden Flower Market hands the mantle of British Flowers Week on to Flowers from the Farm
2024-02-27 00:00
In the decade since New Covent Garden Flower Market first launched British Flowers Week in June 2013, the annual campaign spotlighted the British cut flower industry, raising the profile of growers, wholesalers, and creative florists working with UK-grown flowers.
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Organic information lands in the supermarket
2024-02-27 00:00
Explaining directly to consumers the characteristics of organic fruit and vegetables, how to use them in the kitchen, how to orientate on the seasonality of produce: these were some of the topics discussed on Saturday 24 February 2024 in the Almaverde Bio island at the Ipercoop Centro
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Early strawberry segment grows in Italy
2024-02-27 00:00
Most of the plants planted in the strawberry specialised areas in Southern Italy still concern the fresh type, while for the hectares planted with rooted tops there is a significant decrease, estimated at around 30% compared to last season, according to a comparison
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Phytopathologist agronomist finds new Xylella strain in Apulia
2024-02-27 00:00
The recent discovery of a new strain of Xylella on 6 out of 18 sampled almond trees in Triggiano (Bari) is a cause of great concern among local operators and fruit growers. Apparently, this variant of the bacterium, called Xylella fastidiosasubspecies ' fastidiosa'(genotype ST-1), does not
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Dulcistore F1 is a new kabocha gourd variety developed by Levantia Seed, which allows a combination of productivity and quality, as it not only guarantees a high yield in the field, but also has the characteristic of a long shelf life.
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Fruchtwelt Bodensee Strengthens Sector Cohesion through Dialogue and Professional Discussion
2024-02-27 00:00
The Fruchtwelt Bodensee 2024, held from 23 to 25 February, achieved a high level of participation, with 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and 13,250 visitors (the previous edition had 13,120) from 36 countries. "Regardless of the economic situation of the
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Lendway acquires Bloomia
2024-02-27 00:00
Lendway, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Bloomia B.V., one of the largest producers of fresh-cut tulips in the United States. With this transaction, Lendway broadens its mandate to be a specialty ag and finance company and accelerates its pathway
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Many Turkish farmers quite heavily in debt
2024-02-27 00:00
In Turkey, agricultural producers are ensnared in a financial quagmire, with debts nearing 700 billion lira (€21 bln), as reported by Deutsche Welle's Turkish edition. This predicament stems from surging input costs — including diesel, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and animal feed —
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