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Mexico in peak asparagus production leading up to Easter
2024-03-05 00:00
The supply of asparagus is good right now and it looks as though it will stay that way for the next few weeks. "Currently, Mexico is in peak asparagus production," says Cruz Carrera of Five Crowns Marketing. "Last year we ran into weather conditions that hindered the overall volume of asparagus.
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The Region of Murcia is undoubtedly the largest apricot-producing area in Spain and there, in the area around the municipality of Albudeite-Campos de Río, is what "is probably the most extra-early area in Europe in terms of apricot production, along with the area of
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When you say Sicamus, you say French hydrangeas. And over the last years, the demand for their varieties increased significantly. As a result, this French breeder and propagator increased its production volumes and acreage. Currently, they produce 2 million hydrangeas on 35ha of which 85% are
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21° brix of sweetness to win over the consumer
2024-03-05 00:00
It has become a commonplace to complain about the poor quality of the fruit and vegetables we find on supermarket shelves, often with good reason, but it is undeniable that in recent years producers have been introducing new varieties onto the market that are much more
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New EU packaging rules aim to boost circular economy
2024-03-05 00:00
The European Union has reached agreement on the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, pending formal adoption by the relevant institutions, which addresses the full life cycle of packaging. This pact introduces a series of measures aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling packaging waste.
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"After some stagnation, the chicory market should turn around"
2024-03-05 00:00
The Dutch chicory market's lofty expectations did not quite materialize in February. "In weeks 1 to 5, prices averaged at around €2.10. From week 6 to 8, they fluctuated at about €1. However, demand and prices should rebound in the next while. There was a reasonable supply for Belgian
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Israeli startup extends produce freshness with innovative sticker
2024-03-05 00:00
In an effort to combat the rapid spoilage of fruits and vegetables, an Israeli company, Liva, headquartered in Ness Ziona, has innovated a sticker that promises to prolong the freshness of produce. This technology, devised without altering the produce itself, employs a prebiotic formula that
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Bananas from Latin America at EUR 113 per 100 kg
2024-03-05 00:00
In week 8 of 2024, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at EUR 113/100 kg. In the Netherlands, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were EUR 110/100 kg. In Belgium, they stood at EUR 96/100 kg,
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Late varieties of Chilean grapes are on their way
2024-03-05 00:00
It has been a difficult season for imported grapes, especially from Chile, but that is beginning to change. "So far this season, it has been very, very difficult to get supplies," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®. "Since Peru started a little bit before
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Zespri tackles counterfeit kiwifruit packaging in China
2024-03-05 00:00
In response to the proliferation of counterfeit packaging and unauthorized cultivation of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in China, Zespri has intensified its legal and investigative efforts. The New Zealand-based company discovered that Chinese growers have been unlawfully growing the patented
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“Compared to last year, we now yield 1050kg of cucumbers and 626kg of tomatoes per m2 annually”
2024-03-05 00:00
"We have moved from an R&D stage into a full production scale since January 2023. It's been a crucial period for us, both technologically and economically. The completion of a Proof of Concept (POC) facility, spanning 300m2, marked a significant milestone for Grow-Tec, showcasing their ability
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Nigeria: Governor Namadi commissions hibiscus processing plant
2024-03-05 00:00
Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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Nigeria: Governor Namadi commissions hibiscus processing plant
2024-03-05 00:00
Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU
2024-03-05 00:00
On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse, and recycle packaging, increase safety, and boost the circular economy.The new measures aim to make packaging used in the EU safer and more sustainable by requiring all packaging to be
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Using AI, drones, and data to make predictions on plant growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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Macfrut flies to Cuba, an ever-stronger synergy
2024-03-05 00:00
A presentation tour of Macfrut 2024 took place last week in Cuba. Cuban fruit and vegetable companies have already taken part in the exhibition for three editions, and last year there were more than 50 operators from the Caribbean country;
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Since mid-February, there's been a mandarin variety in the market that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain: the Gold Nugget variety, recognizable for its rough skin and very sweet taste. "Our customers demand the Gold Nugget," says Silvana Sorli, from the company Frutas Sorli, based
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In New Zealand, the apple harvest got off to a slow start this season, but is now in full swing with the Royal Galas. The last two campaigns have been very wet and last year, right at the beginning of the harvest, growers were hit by a cyclone. This year
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'Developing export markets with a zest for citrus'
2024-03-05 00:00
The Aussie citrus industry is going for a push to increase demand for Australian citrus overseas, ahead of significant production gains projected over coming seasons. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Citrus Australia, the $5.3M market development and quality program is ensuring the
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'Applied innovation' – sustainability and profitabilityAccording to Javier Juárez (Azud's Agribusiness Manager), today, horticulture and agriculture all over the world are facing major challenges such as water scarcity, increased input costs, as well as uncertainty concerning climatic,
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