Maglio Companies has successfully protected its patent for its ReadyRipe ¼ sliced watermelon pouch. "This accomplishment not only underscores the company's dedication to innovation but also serves to preserve trust with retailers who may not have previously utilized the original ReadyRipe
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The first time Susan Hamilton had an edible hibiscus was in a Vodka Hottie at a restaurant along Ali'i Drive. A mix of coconut vodka, lime and pineapple juice, the deep red flower sat at the bottom of the glass. When she ate it, the taste of tang and sweetness hooked her, and the idea of farming
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Starting from early April 2024, SFC South American Fruit Company is setting new standards with its new ripening and logistics center at the Hamburg Wholesale Market. SFC was established in January 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of African Fruit Company Ltd (AFC). The facility boasts a
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On the first of March, an important dissemination event took place at the prestigious National Research Council (CNR) - Ipsp in Portici, Naples. The meeting focused on the 'Development of new technologies for precision agriculture, aimed at the
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Discover a fully automated production, packaging and palletising line for fries and potatoes. Industrial Auctions is organising this auction at Verse Boerderij Friet in Goudswaard (NL). The offer is diverse and includes a potato washing, sorting and polishing line, a processing line for fries
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In an effort to mitigate a critical labor shortage, the Spanish road transport sector is initiating a substantial recruitment drive to employ Moroccan professional drivers. This initiative is a response to the diminishing interest among Spanish drivers, who are deterred by the profession's
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This week, the prices of various seasonal fruits have experienced reductions, attributed partially to sluggish sales, notably seen in imported grapes, and partly due to routine adjustments following new arrivals, such as New Zealand apples. When queried about whether this Friday's "March 8"
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"Blueberry consumption in Belgium has significantly increased over the last 10 years, yet growers have seen little benefit from this surge. The average consumer is paying less per kilo, while production costs, on the other hand, have rapidly increased." This was shared by Miguel Demaeght of
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Women must be protagonists in the current phase of technological transition. Ė this is the admonition coming from the National Association of the Women of Fruit and Vegetables, a unique representative body in Europe that now includes 131 ordinary and 5 honorary members, with 10 new members
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The prices of artichokes from Puglia started dropping in early February and continue to do so. Quotations have halved due to overproduction and the subsequent slowdown in sales, which was then made worse by the considerable imports of produce from North Africa. "Temperatures hovered between 15
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Tabb Buel has been appointed as the new Vice President of Operations of Stuppy Greenhouse. Passionate about building and leading cross-functional teams, Buel will focus on streamlining and creating new standards of excellence to improve efficiency and quality while fostering innovation and
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Cameras on Chile in the story of a worldwide successful case history of the cherry, narrated in two video lectures by the Macfrut Academy. The first episode dedicated to the field phase will be broadcast on Thursday 14 March at 5 p.m. (Italian time), entitled 'Chilean cherry, a supply chain of
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François Bellivier, development manager of Capexo, describes the current avocado market as "very well oriented." "Prices are at record levels, 2-3 € [2.2-3.3 USD] higher, on average, than at the same time last year. We are at 14-15 € [15.3-16.4 USD] per avocado parcel on the Hass Vert
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McDonald's Japan has launched a unique limited-time perfume collection inspired by the scents of their French fries. The line includes three fragrances: plum nori seaweed salt, garlic black pepper mayo seasoning, and the classic salted McFries. Although release dates and prices were not
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Climate change and disease are posing significant threats to global banana supplies, with implications for costs, according to Pascal Liu, senior economist at the World Banana Forum. The industry is facing challenges from severe weather and diseases like Fusarium Wilt TR4, which are exacerbated
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According to a report by Hortoinfo, Morocco has surpassed the volume of tomatoes that Almeria exports since 2017 and has managed to export triple the volume that the Spanish region ships out. This comparative analysis, which covers from 2013 to 2022, evaluates Almeria's and Morocco's tomato
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In the wake of the participation at the Sigep 'The dolce world expo' where the Producers' Organisations (POs) associated with Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale producers of nuts were present in the Masaf-Ismea collective exhibition 'Frutta in Guscio. Inside is Italy'. È
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The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral
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Patatas Meléndez, a company whose 4.0 production plant has positioned itself as a benchmark in Europe, has set up a warehouse connected to its factory that allows it to process up to 180,000 tonnes of

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During February, the experts from the Southern Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor monitored over 164,500 tons, encompassing a diverse array of imported fruits, at the port of Novorossiysk. The shipments included imported fruits such as lemons, pears, grapes, oranges,… read more