The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $650,000 to a University of Maine project investigating the impacts of climate change on wild blueberry ecosystems and economics. read more

RAJA from Ettlingen was a guest at EMPACK in Hamburg from 14 to 15 June. The B2B mail order company presented environmentally friendly packaging at the two-day trade fair and positioned itself as an expert in the industry with a presentation on the topic of TCO and CO2. The two-day event offered
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When we look at TEU*Miles (which also accounts for the distance a container has to travel), there was a sharp 6-month growth decline that reverted to a “only” a minor level of growth decline in March 2023. This new trend continued in April as well, albeit somewhat less strong. read more

For the 2023 harvest, the Executive Committee of the California Prune Board, a consortium representing growers and packers of prunes from California for various distributor brands around the world, expects an estimated volume of 75,000 tonnes. read more

The global peach, nectarine and paraguayo markets are off to a good start in many countries, despite adverse weather in some growing regions. In the Netherlands, the Spanish stone fruit season started slowly, but peaches, nectarines, and paraguayos supplies gradually improved. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has stated that an “unprecedented drought” is affecting the Canal’s water supply. The water levels of one of the reservoirs feeding into the Canal – Gatun Lake – are dropping. Lake levels are forecasted to hit historic lows in July, which has prompted
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Pest control is one of the battlefields of the agricultural sector. A problem that is increasing with climate change and which is depleting crops and taking away a large part of the investment of producers. read more

Over the past seven to eight years, a Malaysian durian plantation, Newleaf's business has experienced remarkable growth and expansion. With the recent establishment of its own processing facilities in Klang Valley, Malaysia, the company has made significant strides in the durian processing and
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According to the Statistics, among the regions that exported sweet cherries to far abroad countries from January to June 2022, the Fergan region was in the lead with 12.4 thousand tons. In 2023, Fergan's farmers are aiming for even higher goals. read more

Although the total area under leaf lettuce has hardly changed in Germany in recent years, there have been considerable shifts within the range. In particular, lettuce areas have been greatly reduced, while lettuce hearts and hydroponic cultivation of
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AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an AgTech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announces three new additions to its Apple Complete portfolio. OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals
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This edition of Enza Zaden's Melon House Fair will focus on taste, consistency, supply throughout the year, and resistance. Along with these issues, the seed house also seeks to respond to the challenges of the sector such as sustainability, productive efficiency, and the reduction of labor costs. read more

Alibaba to launch local versions of its China e-commerce site in Europe read more

DP World’s SeaRates has now integrated with C P World to help digitise global trade and provide more choice for smaller cargo owners and freight forwarders operating around the world. The integration means customers moving less than a full container load will benefit from streamlined logistics
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Senegal has been shaken in recent days by clashes between opposition demonstrators and the police. The security situation has cast a shadow over the country's economic activity, particularly the mango export campaign which has just begun. read more

The Italian cherry season gets into full swing! After an uncertain start on the markets, due to the adverse weather conditions that marked the month of May, Italian cherries, produced from north to south in our country, now finally bring quality, taste and health to our
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This Wednesday, a herd of eight elephants has devastated over 1,100 banana trees at Varapalayam near Thadagam. According to sources, the animals entered the farmland after midnight. The farmer alleged that Forest Department staff did not turn up to drive away the animals despite being informed
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The Alcobaça apples are grown on the shore of the coast of Nazaré, which is well known by surfers around the world for its giant waves. The Association of Producers of the Apple of Alcobaça will begin to market these Atlantic apples, which have been granted a PGI because of their
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With 218 votes in favor and 58 against, French MPs are asking Emmanuel Macron to tell the European Commission that they oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA) if the countries of the South American trading bloc do not comply with European agricultural health regulations, as well as
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The bush berry campaign in Switzerland is nearing its peak. The strawberry market seems to be recovering to some extent after weeks of volume pressure, while raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are successively hitting the market. Martin Egger (r), berry salesman at Tobi Seeobst AG, spoke
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