SanLucar publishes new edition of Dreams magazine
2024-02-26 10:00
SanLucar has published the latest issue of its Dreams magazine, setting out its corporate responsibility programme.
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Costa Group officially changes ownership
2024-02-26 06:00
Costa Group has entered a new phase of ownership with a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium completing its acquisition of the leading Australian fresh produce company on 26 February 2024.
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Organic pears from Chile and Argentina make a comeback
2024-02-26 00:00
Both organic and conventional pears are experiencing high demand on the market this year. In general, supply is somewhat disappointing while demand is skyrocketing. Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta explains: 'I am tired of saying 'no' in Berlin. We are also out of pears
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Abkhazia has exported nearly 16 tons of mimosa to Russia since the beginning of February
2024-02-26 00:00
This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The initial shipment passed through the customs of the Krasnodar region well ahead of schedule, whereas, in previous years, the first deliveries
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APMC Pune sees stability in most vegetable prices
2024-02-26 00:00
In Pune's Gultekdi, the Agricultural Produce Market Committee witnessed a notable increase in vegetable truck arrivals, reaching 110 on Sunday due to the market's closure on adjacent days. This surge impacted produce prices differently. Okra, guar, cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and capsicum
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Rains prevent the Urgell canal irrigation campaign from having to be brought forward
2024-02-26 00:00
The winter rains have delayed the start of the irrigation season in the Urgell canals. The president of the Comunidad de Regantes de los Canales d'Urgell (CGRCU), Amadeu Ros, has indicated that there is currently no rush to start irrigation. It is expected that this year's campaign will begin
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Morocco, sharp decline in tomato exports
2024-02-26 00:00
Tomato exports from Morocco decreased by 20% in the period July-November 2023 compared to the same period last year, with climate change being the main culprit;
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Groundwater research in demand by fruit and vegetable growers
2024-02-26 00:00
The demand for water, and not just for agricultural use, continues to grow. In fact, every year, based on a cyclical pattern, industry experts warn of new negative records in terms of drought and heat, even in the winter period.
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Italian nursery sector united in Europe with the agreement between ANVE and AVI signed at Myplant
2024-02-26 00:00
On February 22, at Myplant & Garden, the National Nurserystock Exporters Association (ANVE) and the Italian Nurserystock Association (AVI) signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote the development and valorization of the Italian and European Nursery Industry.
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Pepper prices hit record highs, but there are signs of moderation
2024-02-26 00:00
There are several reasons why the supply of peppers has been lower this season, starting in Florida, where the growth cycle has slowed due to persistently cloudy skies and more rain than normal for this time of year due to the
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Welsh government backs campaign to make children veg champions
2024-02-26 00:00
Launched with the theme 'The Big Chomp', this year's Veg Power initiative, in collaboration with ITV, Channel 4, and Sky Media, aims to elevate vegetable consumption among children through an engaging schools' program and a vibrant advertising push.
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'In India, grape production is almost 20 per cent higher'
2024-02-26 00:00
The production of an Indian farmers' cooperative is expected to grow by about 20 per cent compared to the previous season. This is stated by Ganesh Kale, business development director of Om Gayatri. "The performance of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good so far, as far as
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A troublesome Greek apple season
2024-02-26 00:00
Although the Greek apple season had a very promising start, unfortunately the reality turned out very different, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: "The apple season started very dynamically from its beginning until the end of October 2023. The
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"We are gradually expanding our catering division".
2024-02-26 00:00
Almost 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a cold store in the south-west of Aschaffenburg. Since then, the wholesale company has developed into a full-service supplier to the fruit and vegetable sector and a renowned partner of the
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Citrus exports from Turkey soared in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In a significant uptick, Turkey's citrus exports surged by 23 percent in 2023, reaching a volume of 1.95 million tons, as reported by the Aegean Exporters' Associations. Hayrettin Uçak, at the helm of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, emphasized the commitment to
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"Faced with overwhelming demand for organic pears, Chile and Argentina are back on the scene this season".
2024-02-26 00:00
"Both organic pears and conventionally grown pears, whose supply is lagging behind this year, are in high demand," explains Gunther De Vadder of the Belgian cooperative and auction house BelOrta. "My neck hurts from shaking my head during the last fair.
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"Even more ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties in 2024"
2024-02-26 00:00
"The ToBRFV virus is already widespread in several countries bordering France," explains Céline Labourey, project manager for solanaceous disease resistance. "For the time being, we remain protected, thanks in particular to the prophylactic measures put in place by growers, but pressure is
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USDA sanctions PACA violators in California and Pennsylvania
2024-02-26 00:00
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed penalties on three produce companies for failing to meet their contractual obligations to sellers of the produce they purchased and for failing to pay compensation issued under the Produce Act.
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EU agriculture ministers meet today in Brussels
2024-02-26 00:00
The European Commission's extreme attempt to stop tractors from marching on the continent's roads comes on the heels of the D-Day meeting of agriculture ministers expected in Brussels today. On the plate for Europe's ten million farmers,Ursula von
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The latest beauty trend is to create fake freckles with broccoli.
2024-02-26 00:00
The latest beauty craze on social media involves creating fake freckles using broccoli, a method that is gaining popularity for its novelty and effectiveness. This trend reflects the fascination with freckles, amplified by beauty filters that give users a
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