As every football fan will tell you, each new season starts with high hopes, and it is was no different for Polish apple leader Rajpol when the 2023/24 campaign kicked off in September. read more

Danish technology firm Newtec returns to Fruit Logistica in February, fresh from helping one of Scandinavia’s largest vegetable suppliers to automate its operations, minimise waste, and optimise its overall performance. read more

During the event, all organisational and technical steps that are essential for successfully passing audits are presented in detail. read more

According to WUR, the WFBR's approach is to test the possibilities of incorporating certain biologically derived monomers into polymers in order to increase their biodegradability through exposure to UV light. If this approach is successful, it will facilitate the enrichment and
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All farmers, all professional organisations and the entire agricultural sector are called upon to gather at the Brandenburg Gate (west side) on 18 December from 11 am. Together, they will express their indignation at the Federal Government's plans to introduce agricultural diesel and the
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When is a green kiwifruit not a green kiwifruit? When its origins are firmly rooted in the branch of the family tree that belongs to golden varieties known to horticulturalists as Actinidia chinensis. And when, as a result, that product combines a green kiwifruit’s typical acidity with the
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Cem Özdemir, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, said: "I think the EU Commission's decision to authorise glyphosate until 2033 is wrong and I don't think it is covered by the vote of the EU member states. German plant protection legislation must now be adapted,
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G+FLAS Life Sciences and Bayer AG have signed a letter of intent (LOI)  to collaborate on the development of novel CRISPR genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3.   read more

A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.  read more

A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.  read more

Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers in Australia has elected Andrew Tout as the new chairman of the board.   read more

Northland iwi Te Uri o Hau opened the first stage of its new avocado orchard this week. It hopes to tap into a market that’s worth $230 million a year to the New Zealand economy. The orchard is located just a short drive away from Te Kopuru on the Pouto Peninsula on the west coast of
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Decisive hours for the EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste: the technical meeting of the EU Council (Coreper) is scheduled for today, and a certain scepticism is seeping in. In the run-up to the political meeting of the Environment Council on 18 December, when an
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The United Nations has taken the decision to designate May 30 as the ‘International Day of the Potato’. It will be an annual celebration. read more

Since the beginning of the week of December 11, a downward price trend has been observed on the fresh onion market in Ukraine, according to analysts from the EastFruit. The main reason for the price drop was the decrease in demand for onions, as well as the improved supply , partly confirming
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Germany turnaround 'will take a little longer,' says Metro AG CEO read more

The Joint Commission of the Potato Exchange has approved the second advance payment to be made to producers who have contributed their production to the deposit account. On the basis of the potato price set at the meeting of 22 September 2023 at EUR 0.52/kg, the members of the Commission have
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The soft fruit category is experiencing a complicated moment. Over the past year, in fact, there have been several difficulties in the main production areas, with an inevitable impact on both prices and quality. This is also reflected in the distribution counters
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published data on the air cargo market in October, indicating the third consecutive month of year-on-year increase in demand. Global demand, measured in
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Demand looks to be challenging the supply of pineapples right now, particularly on larger-sized fruit which is especially in tight supply. “Typically, production faces challenges during December, primarily due to increased demand from chain stores for planned holiday promotions,” says Scott
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