Dole has reported its third quarter (Q3) financial results, noting year-on-year growth in revenue and net income. read more

Horticulture businesses are set to benefit from an extension to the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was negotiated by NFU Energy and the NFU with the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). read more

With the Organic Strategy 2030, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) shows how the corresponding framework conditions must be designed in order to achieve the common goal of 30% organic areas by 2030. The government partners have set themselves this target in the coalition agreement. read more

According to the German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV), international crises such as the Russian attack on Ukraine and the renewed uncertainty in the Middle East, as well as the persistently weak economy, are slowing down volume growth and consolidating the low revenue level. The negative
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This is how Franz-Josef Holzenkamp, President of the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV), assesses the industry agreement of the Zentrale Koordination Handel-Landwirtschaft e.V. (ZKHL) on the introduction of the label, which was launched in Berlin. read more

British vertical farming tech business Vertical Future (VF) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) to further their mutual climate-critical aims and achieve their aligned sustainability goals. read more

The decision was made by the European Commission on 16 November 2023. According to various media reports, the EU Appeals Committee had not previously come to a conclusion in favour of or against the continued use. The EU Commission therefore took this decision on its own.
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Easy peelers will be short supply in the European and North American markets during the early part of the 2023/24 citrus season due to shorter crops and an abundance of mid to low sizes in many producing countries, especially in early season varieties like clementines. read more

In addition, the representatives of the four leading German retail companies ALDI Nord, ALDI SÜD, EDEKA, Kaufland, Lidl and REWE Group have issued a declaration of intent in favour of the new logo, which will stand for authenticity and genuine "Made in Germany", the
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Participants are informed, among other things, about how farm succession can be as "structured, peaceful, fair and healthy" as possible. In this context, the web seminar provides an overview and orientation on numerous important issues. Participants include Anne
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Whether you're working from home or on the move - the Fruchthandel app gives you the complete Fruchthandel magazine at your fingertips. In addition to the current issue, you will also find an archive of back issues in which you can search for specific topics. This is how it works: Download on
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In the last summer tomato campaign, Spain produced 475,051 tons (-6% Y-o-Y), while the forecast for Spain’s coming winter campaign is 1.2 million tons of tomatoes, similar to last year’s. read more

Prima Fresh Fruit has launched Pride of Prima, a new apricot brand created to give consumers a consistent, quality experience. read more

Refresh:Food, a new digital marketplace designed to connect growers with excess fruit and vegetables to new networks of potential buyers, has officially launched. read more

Italy is split in two from a meteorological point of view; in the north we witnessed catastrophic floods that brought Tuscany and part of northern Italy to its knees in early November. Apocalyptic scenes, similar to those that devastated part of Romagna, in the month of
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Chinese scientists from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) have unveiled plans to enhance cassava cultivation in Africa, where cassava is a crucial source of food. The action plan aims to introduce new cassava varieties and advanced farming techniques to more than
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Citrogold, a player in the citrus intellectual property and cultivar management industry, announces the successful expansion of the Leanri variety into global markets during the 2023 export season. read more

With its positive image, its excellence recognised by consumers internationally and its invitation to embark on a culinary voyage of discovery in South Tyrol - Südtirol, the Marlene® apple is one of the ambassadors of Italian quality around the world. In confirmation of
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