Behr AG: Young Annabelle arrives just in time for asparagus season
2024-04-16 09:00
"With the Annabelle, we offer our customers a high-quality, non-floury early potato, timed to coincide with the German asparagus season," said Christine Behr, Sales Director of Behr AG. During the summer months, the Annabelle is grown at the northern German Behr site in Seevetal.
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Voluntary sustainability quality inspection - QS sustainability check now available online
2024-04-16 09:00
Participation in the FIN inspection is voluntary and can be conducted in combination with regular QS or QS-GAP audits. For successful implementation of the requirements, QS provides the system partners with the FIN Production and FIN Trade guidelines, as well as comprehensive support.
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The Swiss asparagus season has begun.
2024-04-16 09:00
The growth of asparagus is very temperature-dependent. As long as it is below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth slowly begins at 10°C. As temperatures rise, growth suddenly accelerates. At 13°C, they grow 2 to 3 cm, at 17°C, five centimeters per day.
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Voluntary Sustainability Inspection (VSI) - Sustainability Check is now also available online.
2024-04-16 09:00
Participation in the FIN inspection is voluntary and can be conducted in conjunction with the regular QS or QS-GAP audits. To successfully meet the requirements, QS provides its system partners with the FIN Production and FIN Trade guidelines, as well as comprehensive...
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The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price.
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Auchan will buy over 350 tons of asparagus from Spanish producers.
2024-04-16 00:00
In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons
read moreSelenella: the season of New Potatoes begins
2024-04-16 00:00
The new Selenella New Potatoes are about to hit the shelves, the precious spring vegetable that boasts unique organoleptic characteristics and food quality. With their small size, thin skin, tender flesh, and high juiciness due to their high water content, they offer.
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Liquid fertilizers for blueberries - more than just biostimulation
2024-04-16 00:00
Last year's experiences carried out as part of the Blueberry Factory with biostimulant fertilizers from Timac Agro Polska's offer yielded very good results in terms of blueberry growth and yield. This season, the program will be slightly
read moreLast January, before Pedro Sánchez's administration declined the possibility of articulating budgets for this year, an agreement was established between the central government, the Canary Islands government, and the sector to finally update the coverage of the aid to comply with the
read moreA man made a flute out of a carrot and it works perfectly.
2024-04-16 00:00
A viral video showcases a man creatively turning a carrot into a functional flute, highlighting the limitless potential of creativity. This transformation not only displays musical innovation but also underscores the universal appeal of music. The carrot flute, created through precise cuts and craftsmanship, is a testament to the power of imagination.
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Europe's imports of South African oranges have decreased by 21% as a result of cold treatment.
2024-04-16 00:00
South African orange exports to the EU have been subjected to cold treatment since 2022 as a measure to prevent the entry of pests into Europe. This regulation has had significant consequences for South African exporters, leading to a decrease in their orange exports to Europe.
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Fresh Del Monte has announced plans to invest in soft fruit production in Southern Italy.
2024-04-16 00:00
Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan.
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Around mid-April, the Mexican lychee season will begin in the regions of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and San Luis Potosi. It will be a brief season lasting until around mid-June. Following this, lychee production will shift to the northern region of Sinaloa. Overall, there will be availability of lychee from all these regions combined.
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Tesco purchased 4,191 tonnes of British apples in March 2024.
2024-04-16 00:00
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The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more
The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more
For melons, there is fear of being tripped up by bad weather.
2024-04-16 00:00
The early summer temperatures have greatly helped kick off the Sicilian melon campaign. As we witnessed last week (click here for more information), the debut has been positive thanks to perfect organoleptic characteristics, as no significant fluctuations were recorded.
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In memoriam: Kees de Groot
2024-04-16 00:00
Kees de Groot, a prominent figure in the greenhouse construction industry and a pioneer of modern horticulture, passed away on April 1 at the age of 84. Kees had been working at Dutch Agro Systems since 2013, where he shared his knowledge and expertise by developing new solutions.
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"Top quality products are needed, always more modern."
2024-04-16 00:00
Annatura met a consumer who is increasingly attentive to the fifth range and all its possible innovations in London, during the Ife fair, held from 25th to 27th March. Martina is the one who illustrated the experience in the English capital and the market trends observed.
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"Plastik na półce drażni konsumentów" "The plastic on the shelf irritates consumers"
2024-04-16 00:00
The plastic is not necessary in the produce section of a supermarket.
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Bhausaheb Navale and Sharad Patil started the 'Greens and Blooms' nursery in Pune, cultivating over 150 exotic flowers such as orchids and anthuriums. At the age of 50, Bhausaheb made the brave decision to leave a secure job and pursue his passion for horticulture. "There is no right time to"
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"Bryansk Orchard" in Russia is set to open the biggest fruit storage facility in April.
2024-04-16 00:00
Located in the Kletnyansky District, the "Bryansk Orchard" is set to unveil Russia's largest fruit storage facility by the end of April. The first phase of this high-tech storage unit, with a capacity of 18,000 tons, is nearing completion. The apple market in Russia has seen significant growth.
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