AMI figures and data on organic potatoes and vegetables in Germany
2023-11-17 00:00
Market analysts Christine Rampold and Tim Boenigk from Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft have presented facts and figures on the organic market at the Bio-Fachforum. The organic area grew by 3.2 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. "After the big years of conversion in 2016 and
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Adjusted forecast of apple production in the Republic of Moldova
2023-11-17 00:00
According to the latest estimations made by Moldova Fruct Association, in 2023, about 505 thousand tons of apples will be harvested. The previous forecast was for 548 thousand tonnes. However, due to the lack of rainfall in August and September, the initially forecasted volume did not
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Packing of Israel’s dates harvest continues with huge Christmas demand expected in Europe
2023-11-17 00:00
After a brief pause earlier in October, following the invasion and war in response, Israel’s dates industry has resumed harvesting while seeing huge demand from overseas markets. According to Tal Dagul, from the date grower and exporter Agrifood, “Despite the challenging situation, the date
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Avocado charged after date
2023-11-17 00:00
A woman has criticized her date in London on social media for asking her to pay extra for an avocado during their dinner. She shared her story and associated messaging on TikTok. During their night out, they agreed to split the bill and each pay half. However, the next day the woman received a
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A ship bound for Africa causes a stir on the Dutch onion market
2023-11-17 00:00
Last Thursday, there was an unexpected stir in the Dutch onion market when a ship needed to be filled with onions. "Grower and bale prices suddenly shot up. The medium sorting was priced at €0.35, baled, and is reaching €0.40," says Eric Moerdijk of Monie in the Netherlands.
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YELLO®, the yellow apple from VOG and VIP, is back!
2023-11-17 00:00
The wait is over for apple connoisseurs: yello® is back on the market. The speciality in the yellow-skinned segment produced by the VOG and VIP consortia went on sale on 31 October, with slightly increased product availability and apples from
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How macadamia shells could help reduce carbon emissions
2023-11-17 00:00
Australia's macadamia industry is making significant strides in sustainability, addressing the increasing global demand for environmentally responsible food production. The industry's commitment extends beyond merely meeting demand to actively mitigating environmental impacts, aligning with the
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Slow start to southern tomato crop drives up prices
2023-11-17 00:00
"There are hardly any tomatoes on the European market," cried a Spanish trader recently. The season started later in Spain, and although more cultivation under light has been re-established in north-western Europe, that cannot make up for all the shortages. In Britain, no longer in the EU, empty
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100 years of phytopathology at Wageningen: a century of research into plant diseases
2023-11-17 00:00
It's been 100 years since Wageningen University & Research (WUR) started working on phytopathology. Over the past century, the department has nurtured the careers of leading scientists and produced groundbreaking research in the field of plant disease. Researcher Joeke Postma and chairholder
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British Growers joins OFC organisers
2023-11-16 16:00
British Growers has been appointed as secretariat of the Oxford Farming Conference taking place in January 2024.
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IPL partners with Hark on energy monitoring
2023-11-16 15:00
Asda’s fresh produce sourcing arm IPL has partnered with Hark, a Leeds-based energy management and industrial IoT firm, to improve efficiency at its facilities.
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Mohamed Elsarky joins Unifrutti as Group CEO
2023-11-16 13:00
The Unifrutti Group has appointed Mohamed Elsarky as Group Chief Executive Officer. Elsarky brings a wealth of experience across a range of food categories, market channels and geographies, the company said.
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Dole sees Q3 revenue and net income growth
2023-11-16 13:00
Dole has reported its third quarter (Q3) financial results, noting year-on-year growth in revenue and net income.
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Climate target revision for hort businesses
2023-11-16 13:00
Horticulture businesses are set to benefit from an extension to the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was negotiated by NFU Energy and the NFU with the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
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BMEL launches Organic Strategy 2030
2023-11-16 12:00
With the Organic Strategy 2030, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) shows how the corresponding framework conditions must be designed in order to achieve the common goal of 30% organic areas by 2030. The government partners have set themselves this target in the coalition agreement.
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According to the German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV), international crises such as the Russian attack on Ukraine and the renewed uncertainty in the Middle East, as well as the persistently weak economy, are slowing down volume growth and consolidating the low revenue level. The negative
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DRV: Industry creates clarity in LEH
2023-11-16 11:00
This is how Franz-Josef Holzenkamp, President of the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV), assesses the industry agreement of the Zentrale Koordination Handel-Landwirtschaft e.V. (ZKHL) on the introduction of the label, which was launched in Berlin.
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Vertical Future secures WGEO climate tie-up
2023-11-16 11:00
British vertical farming tech business Vertical Future (VF) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) to further their mutual climate-critical aims and achieve their aligned sustainability goals.
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Glyphosate authorised for another ten years
2023-11-16 11:00
The decision was made by the European Commission on 16 November 2023. According to various media reports, the EU Appeals Committee had not previously come to a conclusion in favour of or against the continued use. The EU Commission therefore took this decision on its own.
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Good outlook for Turkish easy peelers
2023-11-16 11:00
Easy peelers will be short supply in the European and North American markets during the early part of the 2023/24 citrus season due to shorter crops and an abundance of mid to low sizes in many producing countries, especially in early season varieties like clementines.
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