"What is it that really feeds us? How is it grown? What resources does it use? What nutritional benefits does it provide? At Cooperativa La Palma we are focused on answering these questions with real commitment, guaranteeing a quality product that the consumer can choose from.
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Despite lifting a self-imposed ban on mango exports to the European Union over two years ago, Kenya is yet to make significant shipments to this key market. The limited demand for the locally grown variety of mangoes, which are not favored by European buyers, has been identified as the main barrier. read more

Interfresa, the Interprofessional Association of the Andalusian Strawberry, has presented the report 'Water in soft fruit agriculture in the province of Huelva'. This study analyses the current situation of the sector, details the prospects for improvement in water management and provides guidelines on how to improve the
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Implementing regenerative practices. This is the aim of the multi-year project launched by Melindain conjunction with xFarm Technologies and dss+, a company that provides specialised sustainability consulting. Objective: greater efficiency, less waste and more environmental protection read more

The African Fruit Company (AFC), based in Hamburg, has announced the formation of a subsidiary. "With the establishment of the 'South American Fruit Company (SFC)', we are expanding and optimizing our offerings for our customers along the supply chain," says Stefan Heine, one of the two managing
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REWE Group, a German food retail company, has partnered with Cimcorp, a specialist in intralogistics solutions, to implement a project for an automated fulfilment system for fruit and vegetables at the REWE logistics centre in Oranienburg, approximately 50 km north of Berlin. read more

In the Netherlands, Westland Mushrooms recently completed its second expansion. "We had a new office built at height, increasing the office space six-fold. We'd been cramped for a long time, but we approached it professionally and are now fully prepared for the future," says general manager
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In November 2023, Sakata Seed Corporation started the activity to commercialise F1 seed strawberry varieties suitable for greenhouse cultivation. read more

Isla Cristina, a coastal municipality in the west of Huelva, is the location of one of Spain's pioneering samphire plantations. The crop is grown by Marsh Foods along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. read more

At the end of January 2024 in Chisinau the retail price for the highest quality “Moldova” grapes with large dense berries and green branches is close to 45-55 MDL/kg (US $2.53-3.10/kg), which is almost three times as high as wholesale price for this product, according to EastFruit. Stores
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Brazil's fruit exports witnessed a 6% rise in 2023, reaching a total of 1.06 million tons and generating revenue in excess of $1.2 billion, a substantial 26.73% increase from the previous year. This growth can be attributed to the diverse array of fruits cultivated in Brazil, the recognition of
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French farmers have been protesting against Aldi and Lidl, accusing them of unfair pricing. They have targeted the supermarkets by blocking roads and setting fire to hay bales in an attempt to pressure the government into action. The farmers are unhappy with working conditions, incomes,
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Neolithics, an AI agritech company working within the fresh produce industry, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. The non destructive technology eliminates inspection waste, improves productivity, and increases the volume of saleable product, growing
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Radicchio di Treviso Igp will once again be present at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the international trade fair for fresh fruit and vegetables, where the Consorzio di Tutela will be among the protagonists of the Veneto pavilion, the Land of Venice, a format for promoting and
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South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level, although the industry is still under financial pressure. read more

Natural Tropic continues to be one of the main players in the tropical fruit sector. This year, the company has exceeded expectations with respect to the initial forecasts it had for mango, closing the season with 800,000 kg. In the case of avocado, the increase in the number of new orchards in the areas
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Banana peels are gaining popularity as a natural teeth whitening solution. The idea is that nutrients like potassium and magnesium in the peels can help remove stains and whiten teeth. However, the potassium content in banana peels is quite low, and there's limited scientific evidence supporting
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Gone is the symbol of radical green ideology, former European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans, yet the cork seems to have popped. The protest by farmers and breeders, which is causing disruption across half of Europe, finds a first common mobilisation on Thursday 1
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This achievement not only highlights Lainco's ongoing commitment to excellence in product quality, innovation in agricultural solutions and customer satisfaction, but also consolidates the company's position in the Spanish agricultural market. read more

The huge supply in the various segments of table tomatoes can create confusion and quite a few difficulties. Wholesale operators and big buyers find it difficult to find that distinctive trait in a product that could make their shelves attractive and retain final consumers. read more