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Switzerland: Greenhouses to be heated without fossil fuels by 2040
2023-01-30 00:00
By the end of 2030, the greenhouses are to run 80 % without fossil fuels, then 100 % by the end of 2040. The energy demand load for greenhouses is divided into base load (80 %) and peak load (20 %). The latter must be available quickly. Therefore, for the time being, the base load should be fossil-free.
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Seven out of ten Italians careful not to waste food
2023-01-30 00:00
67% of Italians are attentive to the issue of food waste, while the proportion of those who do not care continues to fall and stands at 33%. This figure emerges from a survey commissioned from BVA-Doxa by Babaco Market.
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Recovery plan, increased production and common specifications for kiwi producers of France
2023-01-30 00:00
During its press conference at SIVAL, the organization of kiwi producers of France addressed its desire to increase production and establish common specifications. A first assessment of the 2022 campaign was made and the actions for 2023 were also discussed.
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UK orchards thwarted by soaring production costs
2023-01-30 00:00
The future of British apples and pears is hanging in the balance as soaring costs forced orchards to scrap plans to plant a million trees. The saplings were due to be planted by growers this year, but research has shown almost two-thirds have been shelved after a 23 percent rise in production costs.
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New Zealand's total export value increases in 2022
2023-01-30 00:00
According to the statistics department Stats NZ, New Zealand's total exports saw a growth of 14 percent to 72.2 billion NZ dollars (US$46.92 billion) in the year ended December 2022 compared with 2021. This growth was mainly driven by price inflation. Annual imports also rose sharply to 86.7
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The art of fertilisation
2023-01-30 00:00
The meeting was opened and chaired by Timac Agro representatives: Grzegorz Iskra and Bartłomiej Drzazga. Why is it so important what and how crops are fertilised? Because fertilisation today has to translate into real benefits for the grower - higher yields
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Long-term impact of California rains on strawberries unknown
2023-01-30 00:00
The excessive rainfall and atmospheric rivers seem to have stopped in California, at least for the moment. They started early December 2022 and continued until January 27, 2023. According to the Santa Maria CIMIS weather station, the Santa Maria area received a total of 12.39 inches (314.7 mm)
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The slowdown of economies worldwide is resulting in consumers being more cautious in their spending. Within the fresh produce segment, demand for high-value produce is slowing down. Does this slowdown have an impact on demand for packaging? “We are still seeing strong demand for our
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Wholesale markets: guarantors of urban food diversity
2023-01-30 00:00
GFI Deutsche Frischemärkte e.V. (GFI) has been represented at FRUIT LOGISTICA for over 20 years and is a permanent fixture in the industry. At the Vitamin G joint stand, the German-speaking wholesale markets present themselves, according to their own statements, as a versatile and high-quality trading and sales company.
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Successful campaign for Moncada mandarin variety
2023-01-30 00:00
“There is a significant demand from international markets for quality late mandarins,” according to Jean Contreras, manager of Arco Fruits. The company started the campaign of late citrus fruit in January. After the clemenules, the time has now come to market the late mandarins, with the
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Dole Italia's product range grows: after bringing organic pineapple to the Italian market, the brand now presents vertically packed Ananas Golden Selection Extra. The rich range of offerings for the Italian market is expanded
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Stihl cordless chainsaw for tree maintenance
2023-01-30 00:00
Control panel with 180° LED display indicating the operating status of the saw and the chain brake engaged. Oil sensor and LED display as standard to actively inform the user if the oil level is too low. Easy to clean
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Youtuber David Hoffmann tours Dominica: a fruit journey
2023-01-30 00:00
David Hoffmann is a Youtuber who runs his David’s Been Here channel. He recently journeyed across Dominica in what he called ‘a fruit journey’, touring Free Up Farms, some 30 minutes south of Portsmouth. In a video posted on his channel @Davidsbeenhere, he showed off the food production
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"We will triple our export volumes by 2027"
2023-01-30 00:00
Persistent drought and adverse weather conditions have impacted the avocado season in Morocco, but volumes remain steady with the entry of new growers in the industry. Mr. Abdellah Elyamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado Association (MAVA, producers representative), talks to us about the
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Pepper won the 'silver' in export value in Andalusia in 2022
2023-01-30 00:00
Andalusia's agri-food sector continues to increase its international sales. The report prepared by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development points out that food and beverage exports from this Autonomous Community have amounted to 12,882 million euros.
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Sealand will transition to a single, unified brand under Maersk
2023-01-30 00:00
Sealand has issued the following statement regarding its transition into a unified brand with the Maersk Company:
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The EU lowers residue limits of active principles
2023-01-30 00:00
As of February 22, 2023, the limits of the Emamectin molecule will be strongly reduced, in some cases reaching 0.002 milligrams per Kg. Emamectin is an insecticide active principle (active against many lepidoptera species) widely used in agriculture and allowed by specifications practically for
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FLIA 2023: "Dutch premium quality vanilla", Koppert Cress B.V., Netherlands is nominated
2023-01-30 00:00
An exclusive assortment of Dutch premium vanilla of the Planifolia variety, a type of orchid that only forms pods after three years.
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Sicilian cucumber prices are holding up well
2023-01-30 00:00
"It is a pretty good year for Sicilian cucumber, with grower prices holding up in the midst of a less stable environment for other references," says Fabrizio Adamo. This grower from Vittoria expresses contentment but is certainly not crowing victory yet. "The cucumber market is traditionally
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Onion prices in Tajikistan soared
2023-01-30 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, the wholesale price of onions in Tajikistan continues to grow rapidly, renewing previous records. Literally in one day, wholesale prices for onions increased by 1 TJS, which is equivalent to 8 US cents or an increase of 13% during 24 hrs. Prices have already
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