Although the total area under leaf lettuce has hardly changed in Germany in recent years, there have been considerable shifts within the range. In particular, lettuce areas have been greatly reduced, while lettuce hearts and hydroponic cultivation of
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AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an AgTech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announces three new additions to its Apple Complete portfolio. OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals
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This edition of Enza Zaden's Melon House Fair will focus on taste, consistency, supply throughout the year, and resistance. Along with these issues, the seed house also seeks to respond to the challenges of the sector such as sustainability, productive efficiency, and the reduction of labor costs. read more

Alibaba to launch local versions of its China e-commerce site in Europe read more

DP World’s SeaRates has now integrated with C P World to help digitise global trade and provide more choice for smaller cargo owners and freight forwarders operating around the world. The integration means customers moving less than a full container load will benefit from streamlined logistics
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Senegal has been shaken in recent days by clashes between opposition demonstrators and the police. The security situation has cast a shadow over the country's economic activity, particularly the mango export campaign which has just begun. read more

The Italian cherry season gets into full swing! After an uncertain start on the markets, due to the adverse weather conditions that marked the month of May, Italian cherries, produced from north to south in our country, now finally bring quality, taste and health to our
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This Wednesday, a herd of eight elephants has devastated over 1,100 banana trees at Varapalayam near Thadagam. According to sources, the animals entered the farmland after midnight. The farmer alleged that Forest Department staff did not turn up to drive away the animals despite being informed
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The Alcobaça apples are grown on the shore of the coast of Nazaré, which is well known by surfers around the world for its giant waves. The Association of Producers of the Apple of Alcobaça will begin to market these Atlantic apples, which have been granted a PGI because of their
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With 218 votes in favor and 58 against, French MPs are asking Emmanuel Macron to tell the European Commission that they oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA) if the countries of the South American trading bloc do not comply with European agricultural health regulations, as well as
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The bush berry campaign in Switzerland is nearing its peak. The strawberry market seems to be recovering to some extent after weeks of volume pressure, while raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are successively hitting the market. Martin Egger (r), berry salesman at Tobi Seeobst AG, spoke
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Zerbinati, Italy's leading producer of fresh vegetables and tasty ready meals, is expanding its line of vegetable burgers - which now also includes four references from the 'Crock' line - by launching the new Burger'Z: three recipes inspired by
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In week 22, fruit and vegetables by weight in the large-scale retail trade equalled the values of 2022, while Lcc was still growing. Among the channels, discount fruit and vegetables are now growing again after months of stagnation. In the focus by fruit and vegetable category, strawberries are about to
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Baby leaves are very complex crops to manage because of the delicate production and very short cycles that require ideal growing conditions for excellent production. Especially in summer, with the high temperatures, it is necessary to create a habitat
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Zerbinatil launches new Burger'Z on the market: three quinoa recipes: Quinoa, carrots and sweet potatoes, Quinoa broccoli and courgettes, Quinoa, spinach and cabbage. read more

The new cherry 'gift box' could not but come from the home of chocolates (Alba, in the Cuneo province). It was Lorenzo Brigante, 26, who came up with the idea. He is the owner of Cascina Malcotti which covers almost 6 hectares of hazelnut groves, cherry orchards and apricot orchards. read more

Following the tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the produce industry is feeling a sense of relief. read more

On 20 and 21 June, the technical staff ofISI Sementis will be delighted to welcome all operators in the sector to visit the demo greenhouse specially set up at the Brunelli farm in the province of Verona (specifically in Via La Valle nr. 5 - Buttapietra).   read more

On Tuesday, 13 June, the last meeting of the season of the Assomela Marketing Committee was held. The meeting was an opportunity to take stock of the 2022/2023 campaign and to discuss possible scenarios for the coming season. Apple stocks
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The University of California (UCR) is to release a new high density avocado scion cultivar. BL516, which will be marketed as Luna UCR and is pending plant variety protection in the US, officially comes out in June and is the programme’s second release in the last 20 years. read more