"The demand for cabbage is not bad. Prices are not bad either, but the supply is slightly larger than we had hoped," says Richard Kruijer, from the mediation agency Tuindersbelang in Warmenhuizen, which manages the sales of about sixty cabbage growers. read more

While things are under control, and other companies are able to take over the supply from the 'banned" companies, should things escalate and a total ban be implemented, no other market can absorb the volume of bananas currently taken by Russia. According to Ing. Richard Salazar, executive
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At Fruit Logistica Berlin, Mission Produce, Inc. will showcase its exclusive ripening innovation, Mission Control, for ripe-and-ready avocados in the UK. Mission Control is ripe room technology that enables next-level precision for atmosphere-controlled ripening – achieving as much as a 38
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Pro-Gest, Italy's leading paper group, confirms its position at the forefront of the ecological transition in terms of research, development and innovation in the packaging sector.Protagonist again this year at Fruit Logistica, the leading trade fair for the global produce trade
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It is back in the markets in a big way, to share its powerful taste and rich tropical and fruity aromas with retailers and consumers. It is Giga®, the grand apple of the Vog - Home of apples assortment; read more

While spot container freight rates appear to have peaked, contract rates are expected to go up to reflect the increased costs of sailing round the Cape of Good Hope, according to Vespucci Maritime's CEO Lars Jensen in the Baltic Exchange's latest report. read more

ECG Ventures has sold partially its stake in WDD – WeDoDigital – to Nector, part of Halls Group. This step marks an important milestone in the successful journey of WDD. read more

The EU continues to move closer to farmers' demands. With 307 votes in favour and 263 against, the Strasbourg plenary approved the proposal to regulate Tea(assisted evolution techniques) or Ngt (New Genomic Techniques), such as genome editing and cisgenesis,
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Representatives of the AFCO team (Spanish Association of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers) and UNIQ (Quality seal for agricultural cardboard boxes) will attend the international event of the world fruit and vegetable sector in Berlin as visitors. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country's N$138 million annual bill for potato imports. Potatoes offer significant opportunities for local farmers, according to NAB spokesperson Fabian Auguste, who underscored the
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According to FEPEX, Spanish fruit and vegetable production has remained stable over the past decade going from 22.9 million tons in 2013 to 23 million tons 10 years later, in 2022; i.e. practically the same figure. read more

Supply and demand of avocados from Mexico look to be fairly balanced at the moment. “It’s the week before the Super Bowl and everything is in place,” says David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. “All the fruit that’s expected to be needed for distribution is ready to go with just a
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European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions caused by climate change. This has made berries more susceptible to pests, diseases, and droughts. To address this, Professor Bruno
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These techniques are essential if plant breeding in Europe is to take a giant step forward in achieving a faster response to problems that arise throughout the agri-food chain, from the farmer to the consumer. read more

Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and acid reflux specialist with over 740,000 TikTok followers, revealed a non-medical remedy for heartburn: eating a banana. He discovered this method after experiencing severe heartburn following a spicy meal and finding no relief from over-the-counter
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Fruit Logistica, the leading trade fair for the global fresh fruit and vegetable trade and the beating heart of the world fruit and vegetable industry, will be back in Berlin for another record-breaking edition. From 7 to 9 February 2024, buyers and traders in the sector
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We are in Scorzè (Venice), in the heart of the production area of the red radicchio di Treviso Igp, late and early, in the middle of the protection area, bordering the provinces of Treviso and Padua; read more

As a large player in post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is announcing a refreshed promise to the produce industry – to empower the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality
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With seasons of uncharacteristic heat, but also heavy rainfall, climate change has significantly affected fruit and vegetable cultivation in Thailand over the past year, says Nicola Winter of Winter Trading GmbH. "Particularly in the area of green asparagus, we had problems with cultivation all
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A new sachet technology is reshaping fruit preservation, giving consumers longer-lasting high-quality fruit. ChillSafe combats spoilage, helping ensure a larger volume of premium citrus reaches the market in prime condition. read more