Inspired by spider webs and beetles, scientists have conceived of an efficient way to harvest water from thin air by capturing water vapor and turning it into liquid. This is according to a press release by the University of Waterloo published. Solving freshwater scarcityThe researchers now hope
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Yesterday, growers and shippers across the Southeast were highly attuned to their weather and hurricane trackers as they watched for developments of Hurricane Idalia. Here is what they had to share about the impending storm at press time. read more

An ambitious overhaul of the UK's border control systems has been met with resounding approval from industry leaders, including Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium. The initiative aims to enhance national and biosecurity while optimising the flow of goods, aligning
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The customs agency and logistics operator Partida, based in Algeciras, Cadiz, has just celebrated its 100th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, the company has organized some special activities to reflect on its history, achievements and commitment to its customers and partners. read more

Due to adverse weather events like hail and floods earlier in the year, Hortgro has revised its export forecasts for the 2023 season. The estimated export volume for apples is 40.883 million cartons (12.5 kilograms per carton), showing a 10% decline compared to the 2022 season, with a reduction
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This year’s AMHPAC convention on August 24-25 welcomed more than 60 agricultural companies from 14 states of the Mexican Republic. This included representatives of 70 companies supplying products and services and directors of nearly 20 allied organizations in Mexico, the United States, Canada,
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In recent weeks the new season for papayas has started in the southern region of Mexico, Quinatan Roo. Producer and Exporter Alejandro Alvarez of the company BioGuayab has started packing for the papaya export to Europe. Their production area is near the airport of Cancun, where various daily
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TROPS will be one of the main sponsors of the 13th edition of the International Mango Symposium which, for the first time, will be held in Spain, specifically in Malaga, as the main mango production area in continental Europe. read more

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

In a significant development for the global avocado trade, South African avocado growers are about to penetrate the lucrative Chinese market. The journey to secure this market access has been marked by orchard inspections and regulatory approvals earlier in Spring this year. read more

The cucumber price in week 34 again plunged below the five-year average at the auctions of the Verbond van Belgische Tuinbouwcoöperaties (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). The unit price stood at 25.7 euro cents. In the past eight years, the price was lower only in 2017. The
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At Capespan the focus is to deliver high-quality produce and build strong relationships with their customers in Asia. Asia has always been a big focus for the company, but never more so than in the past decade. read more

For the Young Farmers' Premiums programme (this year beneficiaries will receive PLN 200,000 each), detailed guidelines for the granting, payment and reimbursement of aid have been laid down, including criteria for the selection of operations. As in previous years, the evaluation of applications will be carried out
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For marketing year (MY) 2022/23, fresh lemon production estimates have been revised to 1.65 million metric tons (MMT), down 6.5 percent from the official USDA estimate due to continued adverse weather and poor economic conditions, especially for smaller producers. Fresh orange production is
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The Andrews Labor Government is bolstering fruit growers’ capacity to combat against the Queensland fruit fly (QFF) – delivering grants to ensure Victoria is well protected from the pest. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (PROEXPORT) has agreed to hold its next Ordinary General Assembly 2023 in the town of Torre Pacheco, on 22 September, under the slogan 'We feed your world'. The event will take place
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Robert Blomsteel has over 23 years of experience working in organic and conventional fruit and vegetable sectors. On June 1, 2023, he and his associate Ron den Hoedt started a new company: EDN. This Dutch company focused on importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. read more

Already in July, AILIMPO confirmed in its first estimate of the Fino lemon harvest for the next 2023/2024 season that the production of this variety will record a significant increase, of up to 30%, compared to the 2022/2023 campaign. And although the size of the harvest still depends on the
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Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. read more

Against the grain, European Union tomato prices fell slightly further in July to an average €1.40/kg. That is still above average compared to the past five years. The latest look at the European Commission's updated tomato dashboard reveals that, in particular, cherry and specialty tomato
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