For quite some time now, PanAmerican Seed has been actively updating its branding and corporate identity. In December last year, they launched their new website and now they have updated their Brand Story and Personality too. "From Europe, we saw a demand for it, so after many brainstorming
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The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) applauds the science- and data-driven approach that the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has undertaken to conduct a life cycle analysis of reusable and single-use packaging for certain consumer uses including food
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The owners of a plumeria farm on Oahu's North Shore are determined to pick up the pieces after thieves took off with nearly $200,000 worth of farm equipment. Little Plumeria Farms in Haleiwa has been operating for more than five decades. The family said this is the biggest theft to hit their
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"The Finnish greenhouse sector is ready for DryGair's dehumidification systems. The opportunities for energy savings are substantial, and the government is incentivizing growers to improve energy efficiency through significant subsidies," says Matts-Erik Lindqvist, president of Hatec Baltic.
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A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), "Climate change" means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activities that alter the composition of the global atmosphere and it can be observed over comparable periods in addition to
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In the Nederlandse Consumentenverkiezing (Dutch Consumer Election) of 2023-2024, the AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix, for which Hazera produces and breeds the radish seeds, has been elected as the Best Product of the Year in the category of potatoes, vegetables, and fruit. Dirk-Jan Polak, Crop
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In an interview with SEEDS, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), Taras Bashtannyk, was asked how the geography of horticultural crop production in Ukraine changed from the beginning of the invasion? Bashtannyk said: "Watermelons used to be produced mainly in the
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Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen are continuing their partnership. The two trade fairs aim to promote international exchange on all aspects of the horticultural industry in China. They are also opening up a new business network for German exhibitors in particular. The next event, "Hortiflorexpo
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Anthurium producer Rijnplant from De Lier (the Netherlands), part of Dümmen Orange since 2015, is independent again as of March 1. Under the leadership of director Paulo Reis, Rijnplant is committed to continuing its service to customers worldwide, offering a diverse and innovative range of
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Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, in a study published by the American Health Association, have identified the optimal daily intake of fruits and vegetables to enhance longevity and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. According to lead author Dong Wang, consuming two
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It has been a very wet winter all round and the Channel Islands have not escaped the downpours. Since November Jersey has seen 180mm more than 30-year average, with an exceptional 150m falling in February alone, almost double the monthly average of 78mm. "We managed to get a reasonable start
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As the asparagus season gets underway in the Landes region of France, Maïsadour is launching a recruitment campaign to find new growers. The southwestern cooperative, which produces almost 1,500 tons of green and white asparagus on 315 ha, intends to perpetuate this "local crop that offers a
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Now that the season for the Common clementine and the later Hernandina variety has come to an end, it's time for the seedless Tang Gold mandarin. The campaign ended a few days ago, ahead of schedule, according to Natalino Gallo, president of the Agricor producer organization in
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Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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In a viral TikTok video, Kat (@katduhbrat) humorously calls out Birds Eye for what she considers false advertising regarding their mixed bag of cauliflower and broccoli. After purchasing the slightly more expensive frozen veggies for a healthier meal option, she was surprised to find the bag… read more