Oh, how we all wish Princess Catherine of Wales a speedy recovery and private time to heal and be with her family. In front of a bed of daffodils, Kate Middleton sat on a bench and shared that her absence from public appearances was because she had cancer. Following abdominal surgery,
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At the International Food and Drink Event in London, key figures from the produce sector, including representatives from Dole UK, Worldwide Fruit, and Clarifruit, discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the produce and fresh fruit supply chain. They highlighted
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The 2024 Asia Flower Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China, this year from May 10 to 12. The flower industry in China has developed very fast in recent years. According to the latest data, the flower planting area in China has achieved 1,594,100 hectares, with sales of 216.065 billion RMB. China
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According to Fairtrade, women are responsible for growing around 60-80% of the world's food, but they often don't own the land and receive little compensation. This is even truer in the flower sector of Kenya, where women make up 75% of the workforce but still do not enjoy adequate labor rights.
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"The table grape export season for Moldova has come to a close with a record-breaking year. The country managed to export over 84,000 tons of grapes from the 2023 harvest, a significant increase compared to the 57,000 tons exported in the previous season. This impressive result can be attributed
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The resurgence of the trade fair industry to its former glory after several challenging years was evident last week at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany. Not only did visitors and exhibitors from Germany and neighboring countries attend, but numerous visitors from outside Europe also found
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Consumers in the UK have been alerted to the recall of several supermarket items deemed potentially unsafe for consumption, with advice to return them for a refund. Specifically, Sainsbury's Flaked Almond is under scrutiny for salmonella contamination, a bacterium capable of causing food
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The sun is increasingly showing its rays. So slowly but surely, the transition from Spanish strawberries to Dutch and Belgian offerings seems to be underway for Belgian traders, including wholesaler Michel, which has fully switched to local supply this week. "As soon as they become abundant in
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In its 2023 report, the European Union underscored the socio-economic benefits of the agricultural agreement with Morocco, particularly for the nation's southern provinces. The report, a collaborative effort between the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS), noted a… read more

After 18 years with the Washington Apple Commission (WAC), president Todd Fryhover will retire in November 2024. Fryhover came to the WAC in 2006 in a consultancy role and assumed the presidency in December 2008. During his time with the Commission, Fryhover has overseen the marketing efforts for… read more

Oh, how we all wish Princess Catherine of Wales a speedy recovery and private time to heal and be with her family. In front of a bed of daffodils, Kate Middleton sat on a bench and shared that her absence from public appearances was because she had cancer. Following abdominal surgery,
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Sumitomo Corporation and Orient Overseas Container Line Limited have announced the signing of a business alliance agreement to provide refrigerated ocean transport that utilizes electric field technology and realizes the long-term preservation of freshness for a variety of commercial products.
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In Asturias, a significant shift in blueberry production has occurred over the last 15 years, driven by the introduction of new varieties and cultivation techniques that have expanded the geographical range of this crop. This evolution has prompted other regions to enter the market, enhancing
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Sicilian lemon production is currently in a transitional phase between the Primofiore and Maggiolino harvests. In an interview, Salvo Magliocco of PASAM Agrumi takes stock of the situation: "The difficulties in the market at the moment are linked to the competition from the Spanish product,
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February was characterized by above-average temperatures. In the eastern plains, growers observed extreme anomalies of up to +7.5 °C compared to the long-term average. This led to an unusually early start to the vegetation period. Depending on the location, stone fruit such as apricots began
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Starting in 2025, Armenia will enforce stricter regulations on businesses regarding the purchase of fruits and vegetables, requiring proper documentation. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises will undertake the responsibility of tax agents. This legislative move, approved by the
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Tomorrow, Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 9.00 a.m., a study day will be held at the Accademia dei Georgofili (in presence and on-line) on: 'The Use of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Drones in Crop Protection: Technical-Normative Update'. read more

If I asked you when was the last time you found a truly innovative product in the fruit and vegetable department, I would risk being thrown back several years. In fact, in the last two years, thanks to the crisis in consumption encouraged by inflation (which
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New Zealand is grappling with economic challenges, notably a persistent current account deficit exacerbated by the imbalance between imports and exports. Primary industries, particularly food and fibre, constitute 80% of the nation's exports. However, this has not sufficed to offset the deficits
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