Fruit Logistica exhibition space now available
2023-05-15 10:00
Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, has opened exhibitor registrations for its 2024 edition. Companies have until the end of July to register for next year’s show.
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Spread reaches lettuce milestone
2023-05-15 08:00
Spread has surpassed 100m sales of its indoor leaf lettuce brand Vegetus while adding new products to its range in the process.
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New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
2023-05-15 08:00
A Queensland University of Technology-developed, genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana, that is highly resistant to Panama Disease TR4, has been submitted for regulatory approval to the Australian government.
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Imagine an autonomous bi-pedal robot with 10 arms, each tipped with three-fingered silicone grippers picking its way through rows of blackberries, and you’ll have an idea of what the future could hold for blackberry farms facing a labor shortage.
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New Zealand fresh produce software provider savours surge of demand
2023-05-15 00:00
New Zealand fresh produce software provider Radford Software Limited has expanded its global reach into new territories and categories as it continues to ride the wave of increased demand for its solutions which create operational efficiencies from "soil to supermarket".
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"For the sake of the entire apple industry, we hope that better years are now ahead for the time being"
2023-05-15 00:00
As one of the founding members in 1994, the Recht company has actively shaped the development of Elbe Obst Vertriebsgesellschaft from the very beginning. Today, the family-owned company based in Osterladekop, in the heart of the Alte Land, acts predominantly as a reliable partner in the
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Dr Kristian Moeller leaves GLOBALG.A.P.
2023-05-15 00:00
He will step down as Managing Director of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH on 31 May, the company announced.
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Here's why to focus on certified crops when it comes to grapes
2023-05-15 00:00
In the area surrounding the Sicilian village of Canicattì, the grape farms that supply the BioPlus trading company with their fruit continue to build on some important traditions. Here, white, red and black grapes, with and without seeds, are marketed from May to the end of December - assuming
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After receiving the official protocol, the president of the Distretto Produttivo Agrumi di Sicilia, Federica Argentati, announces the registration of the brand in China. "I believe that the District has equipped itself with a tool that can be a strong point for all those
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WMBT Holdings collaborates with Sandomierz government in Poland
2023-05-15 00:00
Du Guoyong, Deputy Secretary-General of the World Peace Ribbon Organization and Director General of the Poland Committee, accompanied Dr. Bauluo Zhang, Chairman of the GDE European Exchange, and other executives on a visit to Marcin Marzec, Mayor of Sandomierz in the Holy Cross Province of
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Turkish currency traders are bracing for chaos
2023-05-15 00:00
The Turkish lira is already facing some of the most volatile conditions across global currency markets. Now, the nation is well into the presidential elections, with traders predicting a likely collapse if incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan retains his presidency.
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Banana waste upcycling is spurring on Uganda’s circular economy
2023-05-15 00:00
Uganda is the world's second largest producer and consumer of bananas. Unfortunately, the fruit contributes to major post-harvest and processing waste, with tons of banana waste ending up in landfill. Now, these waste products are now becoming a vital economic and environmental opportunity in
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Florette is committed to energy self-consumption
2023-05-15 00:00
Florette reaches an agreement for the construction of photovoltaic installations with the Enhol Group, through its subsidiary Sidenhol, a specialist in sustainability and renewable energy projects, to supply up to four of its production centres in the vicinity of its orchards in Milagro.
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Shape and flavor of an Italian traditional tomato: pizzutello
2023-05-15 00:00
Sicilian producers are very interested in pizzutello tomatoes by TSI Italia, especially since they follow the indications of their trusted traders to decide which varieties to focus on. Another open day on a single cultivar was therefore organized in Scoglitti (Ragusa).
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'Organic: working on market, yields and costs'
2023-05-15 00:00
'The transfer of resources for organic farming from the first to the second pillar of the SPP (Strategic Plan of the CAP) was an excellent, non-trivial choice. In this way we are finally talking about the demarcation of the sector even if the CAP resources are not enough. The future of the sector's income
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Agrivoltaics is an asset for fruit growers in times of drought
2023-05-15 00:00
"Installing solar panels above crops reduces evapotranspiration and limits the temperature during heat peaks. Photovoltaic panels can be an ally of farmers by limiting the effects of climate change on crops, enhancing the attractiveness of agricultural jobs, and providing additional income."
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An alliance of growers' groups has announced its resignation from a government industry roundtable, citing "disappointment" at its decision not to develop a horticulture strategy. The UK Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (FVA) has withdrawn from the government's Edible Horticulture Roundtable, just
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As part of the European Green Deal, the EU is pursuing ambitious plans to optimise the sustainability of packaging. This is shown by the new draft of the European Packaging Regulation (PPWR), which was discussed in the Bundesrat and will be implemented by Germany after adoption by the EU.
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Nashik district exports 127,000 tons of grapes
2023-05-15 00:00
Nashik district, despite facing adverse weather conditions in the form of unseasonal showers, has managed to export 127,000 tons of grapes in the 2022-23 grape season - between November and April. The export figure has reported a marginal rise as compared to the grape season in 2021-22 when
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"We need to build a strong organisation to support future growth".
2023-05-15 00:00
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