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"Our main challenge is to be able to pass on the increase in costs to the final prices".
2024-02-29 00:00
In Murcia, the mild winter weather accelerated crop growth in almost all vegetable plantations. As a result, the supply of broccoli and cauliflower has so far exceeded demand, and prices continue to fall. In general, transferring rising costs to the
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California avocado harvest kicks off
2024-02-29 00:00
The start of the California avocado season always creates excitement as the fruit is available for a limited amount of time. "For us, California avocado harvest started this past Monday," says Hayden McIntyre, a third generation Farm Manager, overseeing avocado and citrus operations in
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The first shipments of pears from Argentina have arrived at the ports of Philadelphia and Los Angeles. "The organic Williams Bartlett pears left Argentina at the beginning of February and are now available in the market," says Chris Ford of Viva Tierra Organic. They are distributed
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QGS and Talea Consulting together to optimise document management
2024-02-29 00:00
In the fruit and vegetable market, as in many other sectors, the need to store accounting documents in digital format has become an indispensable priority. This sector, characterised by a complex supply and distribution chain, requires management
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Chinese market is going well, as are Korea and Indonesia, but in general less demand in Asia
2024-02-29 00:00
The grape market is a bit slow at the moment but there are some markets which are performing well according to Sam Vasala from Sai World.
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FMC launches its new exclusive biostimulant Seamac® OR
2024-02-29 00:00
The event was attended by around 100 technicians from Almeria, and was very well received and appreciated by the sector. The 'Huella Hidrica' project already has experiences in the Murcia and Almeria area, mainly in horticultural, fruit, citrus and grape crops. read more
A large group of farmers from the areas of Berat and Fier have recently united to obtain floor prices in negotiations with collectors and exporters. The agricultural season has begun to yield the first greenhouse crops and cucumbers are now being harvested, but the prices for the growers reached
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Vegetable bouquets were trendy this year
2024-02-29 00:00
The Cagayan Valley in the Philippines has embraced a new trend for the 14 February Lovers' Day: bouquets composed of fresh vegetables to support local farmers who grow vegetables. Rose Mary G. Aquino, from the Department of Agriculture, highlighted this
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Potatoes, how familiar are consumers with them?
2024-02-29 00:00
In the trolley of Italian consumers, a sack of potatoes is almost never missing. This is what emerges from the survey conducted last November by Potatoes Forever, a campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA - Unione Nazionale tra le Associazioni dei Produttori di
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"We have been exporting 2/3 containers per week from Tanzania, but have orders for up to 7 containers per week from April"
2024-02-29 00:00
The avocado industry in Tanzania is still developing but volumes are increasing each year. Grower and exporter Afrocado is growing avocados on 150 hectares as well as sourcing from other growers.
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Controlling lights in large greenhouses is traditionally a costly affair, demanding custom equipment and collaboration between engineers and lighting manufacturers. While modern LED lights offer flexible dimming control, control suppliers and growers remain challenged with getting this dimming
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Alce Nero presents two new references in the Tomato Range
2024-02-29 00:00
Alce Nero, the brand that since 1978 has made organic its commitment to caring for the earth and the wellbeing of people, is enriching its range of tomatoes and sauces with two new products: Fine Tomato Pulp (350g) and Cherry Tomato Puree (350g). Two proposals perfect in
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The assembly of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network was held in Bologna, during which the representatives of the regional agrifood centres (CAAR of Rimini, CAAB of Bologna, CAL of Parma and FOR of Cesena) renewed their posts, appointing the following to lead the Network for the two-year period
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"Blueberry prices are sky-high in Israel, and demand for South African table grapes is good".
2024-02-29 00:00
An Israeli importer of blueberries and table grapes tells us that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not decreased in his country, despite complications in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the importer Lucky Berry adds that "the prices of blueberries and table grapes have not decreased in his country, despite the difficulties in the local market.
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"People talk about Egyptian oranges, but the reality is that these are farmers who specialise in almost all fruits and vegetables".
2024-02-29 00:00
In a new edition of the Farmer of the Year Award, ASAJA Elche wanted to distinguish the trajectory of the family company Marfruit S.L. Founded by Pepito Marroquí, in its almost half century of history the company has experienced a great growth from its beginnings focused on the
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"Costa Rica's growing supply of pre-ripe mangoes is attracting more consumers every day".
2024-02-29 00:00
Costa Rica is attracting demand in both Europe and the United States with its mangoes, especially due to the shortage being experienced in Peru. This is confirmed by Andrés Medina, manager of the producer and exporter Manga Rica.
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USDA expands insurance for nursery growers to all States
2024-02-29 00:00
The USDA is expanding its Nursery Value Select (NVS) crop insurance to all counties in all states. This pilot program aims to enable nursery producers to select the dollar amount of coverage that best fits their risk management needs. NVS intends to provide similar but improved coverage to the
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"We offer premium blackberries from Mexico 52 weeks a year".
2024-02-29 00:00
Blackberries are the number one item of H52, a producer of different varieties of berries in Mexico. The company's name stands for Harvest 52, which refers to harvesting blackberries 52 weeks of the year. "During the 2023-2024 season, we will manage to have a supply of blackberries.
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Among the most interesting production and commercial realities in south-eastern Sicily is the OP Albani Albani, a fruit and vegetable company that has been growing by 25 per cent in turnover every year for at least four years now.
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A blossoming trend: Floral installations in commercial space
2024-02-29 00:00
Step onto any Highstreet or enter any modern office building and you will notice these commercial spaces have undergone a verdant transformation, with green and floral installations becoming increasingly prevalent." From bustling office lobbies to chic retail stores and upscale restaurants,
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