No one was injured, but causes are still being ascertained and damage has yet to be quantified following the fire that broke out in Cavenago, in the province of Monza and Brianza, in the early morning, around 6.30 a.m., in a shed of the Planet Farms plant. read more

Vellsam Materias Bioactivas celebrates its 25th anniversary this year 2024 and starts it by launching a new corporate image, the first of the actions that will be carried out during the next months to commemorate this quarter of a century helping to improve the crops and health of people all over the world.
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On January 20, 2024, a cargo ship full of Chilean cherries in cold storage arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Containers Dock after a sea journey of over 20,000 miles. Cherries symbolise good luck in China and also symbolized a successful maiden voyage for JWM, who are using chartered
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The 2023 cherry season in Washington State yielded a substantial harvest, yet industry authorities are urging official recognition of the season as a disaster. Jon DeVaney, head of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, linked the difficulties to unusual weather conditions that led to an
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"Currently, we are offering tomatoes from the Netherlands. The quality is outstanding, the goods are shiny, tasty, firm, and juicy, making them ideal for our customers. These are exclusively greenhouse-grown," says Murat Günes from Westfalen Frischdienst Ltd. "When the tomatoes from the
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It's been 12 years since a Dutch horticulture entrepreneur took the initiative and tasked two students with developing a horticulture concept for emerging economies. The goal? With those countries' populations increasing, to grow healthy, sufficient food locally. read more

Sudden changes in temperature and the presence of pests and diseases are two of the major crop problems affecting plant development and yield quality. Knowing how to combat these two adverse factors, or at least counteract and minimise them,
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The supply of potatoes is looking very different than this time last year. “The harvest yields were good and the acres were up significantly so the total sacks available are up quite a bit,” said Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato. “I do think we’re still seeing the effects of the
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'Tis the season for brassicas, vegetables that are cooked and enjoyed everywhere and that shine in their different facets and form the basis of culinary traditions throughout Europe. It is not just a matter of taste or gastronomic versatility but, above all, their values
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Avocado laborers from a Uruapan-based plant in Michoacán have lodged a labor rights complaint with the United States government against RV Fresh Foods. The National Central Confederation (Cocena), a labor group representing approximately 400 workers, has accused the company of violating
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"We have been working with the cooperative S'Atra Sardigna (Italian: the other Sardinia) for around 30 years. We are no longer just buyers, but we're now also involved with our own greenhouse. For several years, there have been fixed agreements regarding cultivation with the local producers,
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In Italy, the dried fruit market closed a very important 2023, with a turnover of 63,600 tonnes, up 4.9% on 2022, for more than EUR 813 million, up 8.5%. The figure refers to the Iper + Super + LSP channels (from 100 to 399m²)*; if these,
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Europe is witnessing an unprecedented wave of farmer protests. The past week has seen a surge in demonstrations across the continent, from France to Romania, with a significant escalation in Germany. These protests highlight deep discontent over agricultural policies and economic challenges. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), and its associated companies, will be present from 7 to 9 February at the 'Fruit Logistica 2024' fair, which is being held in Berlin. It is an important annual meeting point, halfway through the year.
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The Dutch company, M.J. Pronk, warns sector colleagues about a scammer. read more

A tomato enriched with antioxidant molecules, useful for the diet of astronauts on long-duration missions and able to withstand the radiation of the space environment. It is produced by Eneanin the framework of the Hortspace and Bioxtreme projects financed by the Italian Space Agency,
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The bankruptcy process of the Cítrics de Nules cooperative is moving toward the liquidation phase. The citrus company is at this stage after having filed for bankruptcy last September due to significant financial challenges. However, there are investors interested in acquiring the cooperative's
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Tomato prices have escalated sharply in recent years and are projected to surge further. This is concurrent with inflation ticking up to 4%, contrary to predictions of a downtrend. According FreshPlaza, unlike other commodities where price hikes are decelerating, tomatoes are forecasted to get
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A recently introduced pear variety, with more than 50 hectares planted to date, including 35 in southern Italy, has shown excellent adaptability to different soil and climate conditions. Uzi Cairo of Cairo & Doutcher plant nursery, the exclusive distributor for Italy of Eden pear trees,
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