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The first Greek asparagus of this year's season was marketed at the Munich wholesale market on 26 February. According to Theo Hatzivassiliadis, direct importer and managing director of Hans Kuffer GmbH, based at the Munich wholesale market, despite the slight delay with
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MD returns to TV with new 'Buona Spesa, Italy' campaign
2024-03-01 00:00
On the occasion of its first 30 years, MD launches its new 'Buona Spesa, Italia!' television campaign, featuring people and their daily shopping: the narrator is the unmistakable voice of Antonella Clerici, the company's long-standing testimonial.
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Colima F1, a new greenhouse papaya variety
2024-03-01 00:00
CapGen Seeds, a seed breeder from Almeria, is at the forefront of research and development of new papaya varieties. The company has launched Colima F1, a low-bearing hybrid papaya. This new variety was possible thanks to the company's team of plant genetics experts' years of hard work and
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Above ground strawberry orchards, 35 per cent more seedlings planted than conventional
2024-03-01 00:00
There is talk again of strawberry groves above ground, designed and built by Combimetal Carrera, a company from Policoro (Matera) specialising in the processing and manufacture of greenhouse structures. Speaking about this is Gabriele Nicodemo of the Nicofruit Group (pictured below), one of several
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Pesticides are measured by wearable sensors on the fruit
2024-03-01 00:00
The concentration of pesticides in fruit and vegetables can be measured directly on the fruit. This is made possible by innovative technology based on cellulose acetate, developed by researchers at the Universities of São Paulo and the Federal University of Viçosa in Brazil.
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Higher temperatures and regional tensions shape the Egyptian season
2024-03-01 00:00
Climate change and geopolitical tensions dictate the pace of the agricultural season in Egypt, as well as trade flows. Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, founder and commercial director of Accretive Co for Agriculture (Atfa), tells how she adapts to these unpredictable times.
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Only two food retailers grow in the first eight weeks of the year
2024-03-01 00:00
During the first eight weeks of 2024, Mercadona and Carrefour were the only major food retailers in Spain to increase their market share in value, according to the latest data provided by Algori on the evolution of the sector. Mercadona,
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European demand for Brazilian sweet potatoes grows
2024-03-01 00:00
Demand for sweet potatoes (or yams) from Brazil has increased in Europe. Cassiano Berol, of Brazilian export company Agricola Plantar explains: 'Due to the challenges resulting from the drought in Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, both potato producers
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'In Israel, sky-high blueberry prices and good demand for South African table grapes'
2024-03-01 00:00
An importer of blueberries and table grapes from Israel says that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not declined in his country, despite difficulties in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the fruit and vegetable import company Lucky Berry says: "Prices
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Fruits de Ponent y Actel Grup crean Novacoop Mediterranea
2024-03-01 00:00
The general assemblies of the members of the cooperatives Grup Cooperatiu Fruits de Ponent and Actel Grup, held yesterday, unanimously ratified the creation of a joint company, with equal participation of 50% by the two entities. This agreement culminates a
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Nearly 300 schoolchildren from the Vega Baja region vibrate with the Olimpiadas de la Alcachofa (Artichoke Olympics)
2024-03-01 00:00
About 300 fifth grade students from schools in Almoradí, Dolores and Orihuela have tested their knowledge and skills on the Jewel of the Orchard in the fourth edition of the Artichoke Olympics held this morning at the Sadrián Stadium in Almoradí. read more
"Helping growers holistically"
2024-03-01 00:00
Breeding and crop protection cannot do without each other. Growers need both the right varieties and crop protection products to achieve optimal cultivation results. BASF is assisting growers in this endeavor. To emphasize BASF's role in connecting these components, the company was present at
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After a drop in spending and a cautious approach to buying organic products last year due to inflation, the organic market is gaining momentum again. This recovery also seems to benefit the organic fresh fruit segment, including apples, as
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"Our potted plants flourish early and robustly due to unique Albenga Plain climate"
2024-03-01 00:00
"We are eager to increase our export markets and the potential is there", says Luca Lanzalaco of La Cooperativa L'Ortofrutticola di Albenga. They are one of the largest cooperatives in Liguria, Italy, with about 600 member farms. They offer potted plants (aromatic and floral), fruit, and
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Fluence announced its newest LED top light solutions for produce and ornamental cultivators: RAPTR 2 and VYPR 4. Both models are multi-channel controllable, which makes flexible use of far-red and white light possible. "Higher wattages and tunable spectra help growers maximize light output and
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Jumbo’s profitability is under severe pressure
2024-03-01 00:00
India: Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest
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Good weather boosts mango production in India and brings forward the start of the season
2024-03-01 00:00
The mango season in India is about to begin. For exporter Krish International, the focus is on three varieties, according to Himant Chavda, its president. "Our mango export season will start around March 15. From then on, I expect
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The Netherlands: RHP certification for Van Egmond Potgrond
2024-03-01 00:00
The company Van Egmond Potgrond in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) is RHP certified with end products Horticulture and the renewable raw material wood fiber.
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Egypt almost doubles fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023. They managed to almost double their export volume, reaching over half a million tons for the first time ever!
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Week 7: volumes still down for Lcc fruit and vegetables
2024-03-01 00:00
We have reached week seven of the New Year and the signs coming from the large-scale retail trade are not encouraging: weakly positive value sales, with inflation still high, at least in Lcc fruit and vegetables. At the channel level, only discount stores are shrinking in volume.
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