The good news is that the second half of the lemon season will be much better than the start which is, Hannes de Waal, chairperson of the Citrus Growers' Association and CEO of the Sundays River Citrus Company confirms, definitely going to be challenging. The bad news is that two years from now
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The Arizona State Senate is the latest in a line of defenders fighting to protect Arizona businesses and American consumers of fresh tomatoes. On February 15, 2024, Senate President Pro Tempore Thomas "T.J." Shope read a proclamation on the Senate Floor calling on the Department of Commerce to
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Following a rainy autumn and winter, there's a glimmer of hope in the fields: the first asparagus spears have been discovered. However, this year's asparagus season is off to a slow start. Significant quantities of asparagus are expected to hit the direct market by Easter. Asparagus prices are… read more

From the C3 Consortium come two new Noi&Voi references designed for the catering industry, produced and packaged in Italy. The Noi&Voi catalogue boasts over 730 references, food and non-food, and has been in distribution for over 30 years. Products with a high service content Sara Fabris,
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The apple harvest has started for organic grower Bayleaf Organics. Timing is around a week later than normal, with the Royal Gala harvest starting in the 3rd week of February. "We had a worrying start to the season with a fair amount of rain over early blossom, which affected pollination, then
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Russian vegetables often make their way into Latvia through Poland, negatively impacting local farmers, which has raised concerns to Roland Feldmanis, CEO of the Latvian Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (LLKA). This trend, he notes, has led to decreased sales and prices for domestic
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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) announce that a new bilateral protocol has been established, opening the Vietnamese market to South African oranges. This is good news for the South African
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In recent years, there has been a profound shift in how we approach agriculture, particularly in the realm of greenhouse farming. Traditionally, greenhouses have been spaces where plants are sheltered and nurtured, but today, they are becoming hubs of innovation, thanks to advancements in
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As is well-known, Italy and Spain are the countries of reference when it comes to European fresh produce, and, as a consequence, they are the leading procurement territories in the old continent. Harmonniz is a seed company among the protagonists in Almeria for the development of flavorful
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In response to the easing of the drought conditions in Panama, the Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the daily ship transit slots from 32 to 36. This decision comes as a relief to the shipping industry, which had been facing delays due to the reduced water levels in Gatun Lake,
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Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai. The vessel Kowhai – which was named by Zespri in 2020 – is carrying 700,000 trays, or around 2,500 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, as well as 15 containers of
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Herbert Ballerina returns as the star of the new MD commercials, on air from this week on digital TV: Rai Play, Mediaset Play, Amazon Prime, Ciao People channels and on YouTube.    read more

It's the second day of Hortex, the tradeshow taking place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and as expected, it's a very busy day. Growers visiting the trade show are looking for knowledge, tools, and utilities to improve their cultivation. The trade show revolves around the horticultural and
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In the dynamic landscape of global logistics, Maersk, the Denmark-based shipping magnate, remains a contender in the acquisition race for German logistics firm DB Schenker. Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, during an interview with the Financial Times, articulated the company's ongoing interest in
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On 5th, 6th and 7th March, part of the MASCHIO GASPARDO IBÉRICA team visited three of its trusted dealers in the north of Spain,

And the MASCHIO GASPARDO IBÉRICA team visited three of its trusted dealers in the north of Spain.
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At the confluence of the Moselle and Saar rivers, near the border with Luxembourg, the Port of Trier has been recognized for decades as a tri-modal transportation hub (rail, inland waterway, road transport), offering a comprehensive range of services. Its main cargo includes solid and liquid
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The Egyptian citrus industry is set for a complicated end to the season. Growers and exporters are merely waiting to clear their volumes and put an end to a season marked by low prices and a shrinking market. Amged Nessem, Export Manager of El Teriak Farms, explains the factors influencing
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During the two days, customers of the wholesaler had the opportunity to taste this very tasty and juicy apple. La Morgana has a sugar level

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Since the beginning of 2024, Kuzbass has imported 1100 tons of pre-quarantined products from abroad. Import of fruit and vegetable products in the Kemerovo region decreased by half compared to the same period in 2023 (2100 tons, according to Rosselkhoznadzor). This trend has been ongoing since
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Peru's ginger supplies remains limited despite good demand in their key markets of Europe, the USA and Canada. Leandro Manuel Llacctarimay Figueroa, Sales and Operations Manager from Agroexportaciones Llacta: "The supply in Peru is limited at this time because sowing in 2022 was 60% less
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