Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms for the fifth consecutive year its role as Official Sponsor of Challenge Egnazia Tri, one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in Puglia, and looks forward to a Saturday of sport on 21 October
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"The first aquaponics unit for breeding ornamental fish with the capacity to produce 35 thousand pieces of fish was launched in Ravand region," shares the head of the livestock production improvement department of the Kashan Agricultural Jihad Administration in Iran. read more

Fruit and vegetable consumption at the end of the first half of 2023 confirmed the negative trend already recorded at the end of the first quarter and in the following months. CSO Italys Market Observatory reports this on the basis of data collected by the GfK Italia panel. read more

The late peach campaign by Il Girasole, a co-operative located in Paternò (Catania), is drawing to a close, bringing not a few satisfactions. The fruit, marketed under the company brands Donna Rosa and Felicia, is appreciated by consumers for its taste and excellent
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Ukrainian blueberries increased their presence on European shelves and maintained a better price than last year in the domestic market of Ukraine. The President of the Ukrainian Horticulture Association (UHA) Taras Bashtannik, spoke about this in a SEEDS commentary. read more

The world's leading trade fair for the global fresh produce business, FRUIT LOGISTICA, has begun accepting applications for its coveted annual FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) and also for its much sought-after Tech Stage presentation spaces. In addition to FLIA, in 2024 the
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As the first days of autumn arrive, the trade dynamics in Italian wholesale markets are expected to change. In fact, as we reported during our inspections of market structures, the scene over the past two months has been dominated by summer fruit with the
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The lower supply of Latin American pineapples in Europe is causing prices to remain higher than usual in the Spanish market, at a time, after the summer, when consumption usually drops a little. This year, the supply during the Christmas campaign is expected to be limited, and that's when
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The Comunidad de Regantes Palos de la Frontera has held a members' meeting to report first-hand on the "drastic measures" it has been forced to take in view of the 50% water restrictions on irrigation, which "jeopardise a sector" that generates more than
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A building contractor, a banana exporter, a lawyer and his electoral strategist: the government team of Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa, who will lead the country from December this year to May 2025, is beginning to take shape. read more

MASCHIO GASPARDO IBÉRICA is facing the last quarter of the year with great enthusiasm and excitement for what the company believes could be "a historic year" in terms of turnover. read more

Last Thursday, a new pilot store of the O’frais chain opened its door in Saint-Eulalie, near Bordeaux. Specialized in fresh and local produce, O’frais wants to join forces with the Anges bakery chain, which currently counts 450 sales outlets in France. read more

The summer is finally over and as the temperatures drop, the focus now turns to a new variety of vegetables, says Tania Silva, sales manager for Rush Farms Portugal: “The time has come to switch from summer vegetables to autumn and winter ones. Although the high temperatures that have been
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Today, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has once again reduced the production forecast for both fruits. EastFruit experts took an active part in the Prognosfruit conference, where the first preliminary forecast was announced. Based on the results of the conference, we prepared two
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Rob van Geneijgen has been familiar with crate washing machines from an early age because his father has also been selling and servicing them In New Zealand for decades. Family ties are a common thread in the history of both Limex and MatMan Washing Solutions: Limex was founded by the father of
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With the trial period almost over, the Dutch cooperative Veiling Zaltbommel will switch its auction from analog to digital at the end of October for existing buyers. "Our growers and we consider the auction a wonderful pricing tool. Not nearly all sales are made via that, but it's a vital price
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In a few days, citrus grower Domenico Maraglino will be harvesting his limes from a plant that is now in its fourth year of production, located in the province of Taranto and managed according to organic standards. read more

Some sources claim that banana juice might offer a few medical advantages for men's wellbeing. Bananas have a moderate amount of calories -- a little more than 100 calories in a normal banana -- yet are nutritious and filling. They're also loaded with dietary fiber and safe starch, which might
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"There was good demand for leaf mandarins at the beginning of the season. Customers were keen to sell the first of those and found eager demand. That had stagnated slightly, but the current colder weather is clearly boosting demand for Spanish citrus," says Erik-Jan Thur of the Dutch company
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge this week seized $10.7 million in methamphetamine from a shipment of fresh jalapeño peppers. read more