Bulltec srl, in collaboration with Sapore di Romagna, has designed a new system for the filling of punnets with a guaranteed minimum weight suitable for high-value delicate fruits such as apricots, premium plums and kiwifruit. It is also suitable for the new ready-to-eat lines, increasingly
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According to the forecast of Moldovan fruit growers’ organizations, in November exports of fresh plums are unlikely to exceed 10 thousand tons. According to the Customs Service of Moldova, in October 2023 exports reached to almost 23 thousand tons. In July-October 2023 Moldova exported almost
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Of the world's best-known and most popular exotic fruits, the mango is certainly the most refined and sought-after (editor's note: the most widely consumed exotic fruits are, of course, bananas and pineapples). A noble fruit with very ancient origins (the first evidence dates back more than 4,000 years in
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'The Future is THIS', was the phrase I heard most often from the many participants who flocked to last week's event organised at the Mazzoni farm. The meeting was, in fact, dedicated to automated harvesting by drones in a Pink Lady apple orchard.
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Apo Scaligera, a co-operative with more than 20 years of history and 160 member farms, is one of the most important realities of the Veronese fruit and vegetable scene and just a few days ago presented the 'Apo Pro' project to operators (click here to read more).
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Namibia has started its table grape export season, with the first shipments of this year's Southern African harvest en route to international markets. Fueled by favorable weather conditions and the introduction of new grape varieties, Namibia anticipates a robust export season, targeting a
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to an amazingly sharp increase in imports of palm dates to Uzbekistan in the recent years. From 2017 to 2022 Uzbekistan increased date imports from 825 tons to 8.7 thousand tons, i.e. more than 10 times! Considering that this product is not produced in
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Sakata has celebrated the first anniversary of the Pandi Club with a meeting in Murcia of all the ambassadors who are part of this project, which brings together nutritionists from all over Spain with a common goal: to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among children in order to make them more aware of their nutritional needs.
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The Spanish Socialist Delegation to the European Parliament has organised a debate in Brussels with the Governing Council of the Andalusian Agri-food Cooperatives, so that they can learn first-hand about issues such as the future Multiannual Financial Framework of the EU, the forthcoming
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Harvesting of the Moro Sardo tomato has already begun, the flagship product of the Agromediterranea Group, based in Serrenti, southern Sardinia, which is reviving its excellence, an ancient variety and centuries-old tradition in the area. read more

According to research group Fundecitrus, around 38% of the citrus area in Brazil has been infected by Huanglongbing (HLB), something that could cause yields to drop by 60% over the next five years. read more

In 2022, prices after adjusting for inflation, called real prices, were $1.10 per pound for almonds, $0.51 for hazelnuts, and $0.25 for walnuts. read more

While in Italy the opening of automated and cashier-less shops continues (click here to read more), in England there is a chain going against the tide. We are talking about Boothsche, as reported by the BBC, is eliminating almost all self-service checkouts from its shops. read more

The association of Entrepreneurs of Southern Spain, CESUR, presented this Thursday at the Science and Technology Park of Almeria PITA the II Summit of GeneraSur, its Centre for Innovation and Business Development. read more

While Italy and Europe debate the regulations to eliminate packaging in the fresh produce sector, Alessandro Giunchi, the administrator of the Cesena wholesale market who visited Tokyo with a delegation of the Market network as part of a trip organized by the Emilia Romagna region, reports that
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The South African government, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing a logistics crisis, according to industry experts, prompting the need for immediate intervention. The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) is focusing on long-term supply chain strategies, but mounting complaints cite issues
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Japan is grappling with the repercussions of this summer's extreme heat and insufficient rainfall, which have adversely impacted crop growth, including fruits and vegetables. The unfavorable conditions have led to decreased shipments and significant price hikes. read more

The President of the Chamber of Commerce of Romagna, Carlo Battistini, together with the Secretary General, Roberto Albonetti, as part of the meetings organised with companies in the area, visited Jingold, at its headquarters in Cesena, meeting thePresident Patrizio Neri and
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Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco González as the new Managing Director, Central Europe - Downstream. Reporting directly to the EMEA President, Dan Lee, his chief responsibility will be to build upon the customer-centric culture
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On Wednesday, 8 November, the Shareholders' Meeting appointed the new Board of Directors of the Centro Agro Alimentare di Torino:  read more