Verdant™ Technologies has partnered with Freshouse, a grower and distributor of fresh produce, to launch an iceless broccoli shipping solution using HarvestHold Fresh® technology. Traditional shipping methods for broccoli can use up to 3,500 gallons of ice per truckload to help maintain
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What is the role of women in agriculture? Could the sector do without them? This is the reflection on which the main organisations in the sector - Coldiretti, Cia and Confagricoltura - are focusing in their speeches on the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrated today
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Gautier Semences has held its Tomato Discovery Days in El Ejido. An appointment in which attendees have been able to see the new products that are including and some of the flagship varieties of its catalogue, such as the

Tomatoes

Tomatoes.
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A survey carried out by independent audits firms with each of the CitrusBR members, and subsequently consolidated confidentially by an external audit, found that the global inventories of Brazilian orange juice, converted into FCOJ Equivalent, held by CitrusBR members on December 31st, 2023 were
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As reported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in 2023, Kazakhstan imported 149.8 million flowers worth $61.1 million, 29% more than those valued at $47.3 million in 2022. The country's largest suppliers were Ecuador ($37.5 million), the Netherlands ($13.1 million), Kenya ($4.8 million),
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The Sardinian asparagus campaign of Op Agricola Campidanese started a little early, but the market seems to be rewarding the first arrivals of the product with satisfying quotations. The quality is also good; we talked about this with Marco Lotta, sales and logistics manager of
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The clementine market is currently facing significant challenges. "The market is being flooded with Egyptian products, forcing us to deal with dramatically low prices," says Stef Minten of Euro Gijbels. "The citrus market is completely disrupted by volumes from outside Europe," he continues.
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Singapore-based Primula Florist announces the expansion of their business with the introduction of landscaping design. Leveraging on years of expertise in creating captivating floral displays, Primula Florist now provides personalized landscaping solutions tailored to elevate outdoor spaces
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Parkside has launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, PopflexTM lidding film, a new recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers. When paired with and weld-sealed to a matching PET tray, the film is designed to stay attached to the tray throughout the recycling process,
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'To reduce differences and injustice, a cultural change is needed, which can only come about through training and information'. This is the recipe for a fairer supply chain that comes from Maura Latini, president of Coop Italia, on the occasion of Women's Day. read more

Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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In the fiscal year 2022-23, Tamil Nadu achieved a significant milestone in mango exports, totaling ₹6.6 billion, including both mango pulp and fresh mangoes, with a collective weight of 66,900 tons. This was announced by E Somasundaram, Director of Agri-Business Management at Tamil Nadu
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The associations of producers and exporters of banana in Latin America and the Caribbean, hope that, within the framework of the Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum (WBF) that will take place in Rome between March 11 and 14, 2024: Retailers, within the framework of shared
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The hepatitis A virus is not often detected in fresh foods, but alerts are issued from time to time, mostly for its presence on molluscs and berries. Last October, Italy detected the presence of the virus in Spanish mussels; a few months earlier, in May, Germany issued an alert for its detection
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Maharashtra's Nashik district stands as a significant contributor to the state's grape exports, accounting for 80% of the total. During the November to April 2022-23 grape season, Nashik exported 127,000 tons of grapes. However, the region's grape production has been impacted by adverse weather… read more

At a time when climate change is testing Morocco, which is experiencing its sixth consecutive year of drought, and drying up the water table in the country's biggest vegetable-growing regions, it has become crucial to explore new production areas. It is in this context that the Ygrane
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Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed a sneak peek of its brand-new Echinacea 'French Tips.' This stunning, new echinacea is a complete showstopper with its large, fragrant flowers. Terra Nova's newest echinacea is destined to be a classic with its smooth, pink petals and white tips, resembling a
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Technology has become a key factor in tackling internationalisation in the agri-food sector. Specifically, in the industry, the application of Industry 4.0 tools is seen as an ally in tackling the growth that expansion to new markets entails.
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The Bonduelle Fresh Americas group has announced the appointment of Bobby Chacko (pictured top) as CEO. Chacko will report to Xavier Unkovic, ceo of the France-based Bonduelle Group, and succeeds Andrea Montagna (pictured below), who stepped down after holding the
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The internet recently went viral over "Dry Fruit Jewellery," where a woman adorned herself with jewelry made from dried fruits and nuts for a baby shower, showcased in an Instagram video by @vasudhaa_makeover. This innovative fashion statement quickly turned from charming to controversial, as
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