Scientists at the University of Bristol have unravelled the mystery behind the blue colour of blueberries. The blue hue is not due to the fruit's pigment, but results from tiny crystalline structures within the wax covering the berry, which reflect light in a specific way
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Kiwiberry and kiwifruit volumes much more positive after long spells of fine weather
2024-03-01 00:00
The kiwiberry and kiwifruit harvests are looking positive this season, New Zealand growers have had to contend with a couple of wet winters and some are still feeling the effects of cyclone Gabrielle which struck right before harvest last year.
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Valencian citrus company donates beds and sofas to victims of the devastating Valencia fire
2024-03-01 00:00
In response to the tragic fire that shook the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia on Thursday 22 February, the Valencian family business Juan Motilla S.L., dedicated to the production and export of fresh citrus fruits, has announced a significant contribution to support the victims of the fire.
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Bologna: wholesale prices recorded on 29 February
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"With our platform we offer global manufacturers access to the Polish retail sector."
2024-03-01 00:00
Roger Boons enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. He entered the fruit and vegetable sector in 1985 and quickly became active in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri). For the past six years,
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NL: Official opening of the Tulip Trade Event in Broek op Langedijk
2024-03-01 00:00
From Wednesday, March 13 to Friday, March 15, 2024, the Tulip Trade Event will be organized for the sixth time. The official opening of the event will take place at VWS Flowerbulbs in Broek op Langedijk. The opening ceremony will be performed by a special guest from Hongyue Horticultural
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Hark/Sion and Microflor merge to become: Labeau
2024-03-01 00:00
Microflor and Hark/Sion are joining forces and will, from now on, continue under the name Labeau. This strategic merger marks a new phase for both companies as they jointly strive to strengthen their position as leading players in the global breeding, propagation & young plant industry.
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What to expect at HortiContact this year?
2024-03-01 00:00
The significance of HortiContact is evident from the fact that it is chosen as the platform to launch innovations. This aligns with the trade fair's slogan: HortiContact; Where the future begins.Please find below the complete trade fair program and a few examples of the innovations.
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Nunhems, two new varieties for leeks: Bokston and Maxton
2024-03-01 00:00
BASF | Nunhems, with its nearly 30 years of experience in hybrid leek genetics, has always been the company of choice for producers of this increasingly popular vegetable. The company is constantly searching for innovative characteristics that
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Scientists from the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the blue color of blueberries. The blue appearance is not due to the fruit's pigment but results from tiny crystalline structures within the berry's wax coating that reflect light specifically to create a blue hue. This
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The state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia at the end of February
2024-03-01 00:00
The Studies and Statistics Service of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has issued its report for the last week on the phenological state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia. In Almeria, the early plantings of peppers in
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The orange campaign is already wrapped up; we hope that the mandarin season will pick up by mid-March
2024-03-01 00:00
The Spanish citrus campaign has run into serious hurdles that have affected oranges and mandarins, as well as lemons and grapefruits. The conflict in the Red Sea has led to a surge in the presence of Egyptian oranges and Moroccan mandarins in the European and North American markets, displacing
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CAN: Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow
2024-03-01 00:00
"We are very excited with how Alberta Open Farm Days 2023 went," says Tim Carson, CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. "While the number of visitors was down slightly from last year, on-farm sales during the weekend increased from $224,000 in 2022 to almost $299,000 this
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Products from the Vesuvius in great demand abroad
2024-03-01 00:00
"We've almost completed the processing of the Friarielli vegetables preserved in oil as well as into a cream. The production has doubled this year thanks to the extraordinary demand from the foreign countries where we are present (United States, Spain, France and Germany). These markets demand
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From March 1, 2024, Gijs Baake will be the new International Commercial Manager at Royal Brinkman. After 6 years working in various positions, he is now responsible for managing Royal Brinkman's foreign branches outside Europe.
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'Tighter controls needed on non-EU imports'
2024-03-01 00:00
RappelConso, the official alert website of the French government, released a news item about a mass recall of 'Maltese oranges', grown in Tunisia, for sale in E.Leclerc supermarkets. The levels of pesticides found were above EU limits, confirming
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Chilean cherries take to the skies with Maersk Air Freight
2024-03-01 00:00
As the seasons change, vibrant anticipation fills the air – it's that time of year when cherries fill our markets and tables. While some see it as the onset of summer and others as the start of a new year, our collective love for these ruby-red gems is truly universal.
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Improving crop growth and worker comfort with Phormium's Clima+ 35 O at Amerigo Farms
2024-03-01 00:00
John Albers is the proud President at Amerigo Farms, located in Mt. Dora, Florida. With a passion for cultivating flowering crops, John has expanded his farm with the latest greenhouse technology from Cravo, the Cravo Retractable Cooling House. The primary focus of this expansion is to grow
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Belarusian customs officers prevented the export to Russia of 300 tons of Polish pears
2024-03-01 00:00
Border officials along the Belarusian-Russian border are increasingly detecting attempts of illegal fruit and vegetable smuggling.
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