On Tuesday, 12 March, the customary meeting of the Assomela Marketing Committee took place to assess market dynamics and once again the elements that are influencing it. As far as the market is concerned, producers are optimistic about sales in the month of
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The tomato chain is making great strides, especially in the field of research to meet both new phytopathological and commercial challenges. Constant thought is given to how a berry can be improved in the future, but this is done without looking back. read more

HarvestEye is a technology that has been developed over a number of years that enables those within Potato and Onion supply chains to access data insight into size and variation at a field, variety and even at a grower level. The idea was born out of the challenge facing most within the sector
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Terra Nova Nurseries commemorates the company's popular "Nova" Series with a sneak peek of Coreopsis Nova® 'Sunstone' and best performer Scabiosa Nova® 'Dew Drops'. The new coreopsis features an abundance of flowers that transition from a rusty peach to sun-tanned pink. The unique scabiosa is
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The Guardia Civil of Huelva has carried out an investigation on an individual for the unauthorized cultivation of 7,000 plants of a protected blueberry variety, which would constitute a violation of industrial property laws. The investigation started following a complaint from a corporation and a… read more

HortWeek editor Matt Appleby talks to Zelari Piante's Stefano Sogni and Wyevale Nurseries' Kyle Ross about the benefits of participating at the Four Oaks Trade Show, what exhibiting entails as an overseas exhibitor and a UK nursery, and their top tips for getting the most out of the show. They
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For Atilla Dagvers, a foodservice wholesaler based in Deerlijk, Flanders, the transition from the winter season to spring has truly begun. "When people feel the sun and warmth, they forget about cabbages and sprouts and start thinking about summer products. Sales of salads with green fennel,
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Since the beginning of March, the price of Chilean Chandler 80 shelled walnuts delivered to Europe has increased by 13%, +51% compared to March 2023. This is the figure that emerges from an analysis by Areté - The Agri-Food Intelligence Company -, a company that provides analysis services and
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Agricola Lusiarinno renews its support for the City of Hope Foundation, a non-profit organisation set up in 1994 with the aim of raising funds for the fight against paediatric diseases, particularly oncological and rare ones. The Research is Life project will finance research calls for
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Ten years ago, South Africans set up a grape import company in The Netherlands with the goal of ensuring sustainable prices back on South African farms while simultaneously aiming to put together a tight twelve month calendar without gaps for European clients.The campaign starts with Peru and
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After years of close cooperation for the production of unrooted cuttings for the HilverdaFlorist Dianthus pot series, HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange are ending their licensing agreement. This collaboration has been a main driver in the production and sales of unrooted cuttings for potted
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The campaign of Patata della Sila Igp is coming to an end over one month in advance, just like last year. "Sowing was around one month late and, therefore, harvesting started in late September, meaning the produce was commercialized late," reports Albino Carli, director of Consorzio Produttori
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. "Optimal targeting efforts were keen in foiling this drug smuggling attempt," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo
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The Moroccan avocado season ended earlier than expected this year. The reason is that, despite abundant production, volumes were fully sold out. Yassin Chaib, an avocado producer based in Larache, looks back on a very successful season. Chaib said: "Most producers have now exhausted their
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South African avocados arrived last week on a European market that had been unusually devoid of avocados. Due to an expectation of fewer Mexican avocados available to supply the United States, Peru will naturally prefer to fill the gap in North America rather having to navigate the Panama Canal
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Greenhouse production, which contributes to the diversification, quality and sustainability of production, is now more than ever playing a key role in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. Modern techniques can integrate sustainable agricultural practices, such as efficient use of water and… read more

UK: Liverpool's mobile greengrocers scheme to be extendedA scheme which helps people access fresh fruit and vegetables has proved so popular it will be expanded. Queen of Greens in Liverpool supports mobile greengrocers in minibuses to target the city's "food deserts" - places where green
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Following the dismal apple campaign of 2022/23, this year's season has kicked off quite well for the Slovak fruit industry, reports Peter Turlík, executive at the local cooperative Bonum. "Since the start of the season in August, producer prices have been significantly better, as has the
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At the dawn of spring, the apricot trees of HDC Lamotte in the Drôme valley have turned pink. This year, the blossoming occurred 10 days ahead of schedule, FreshPlaza notes. “We had a lot of cold weather early in the season and with the mild weather in February, the apricot trees went
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Terra Nova Nurseries commemorates the company's popular "Nova" Series with a sneak peek of Coreopsis Nova® 'Sunstone' and best performer Scabiosa Nova® 'Dew Drops'. The new coreopsis features an abundance of flowers that transition from a rusty peach to sun-tanned pink. The unique scabiosa is
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