A federal research agency is devoting nearly $3.8 million over four years to improve pistachio production during periods of drought and warmer-than-average winters. read more

Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG (OGM) is starting the fruit season with a new private label. Under the motto "Schwarzwaldobst" (Black Forest fruit), a young, likeable Black Forest girl with a fruit pollen hat conveys the message of fresh fruit from the orchard at the foot of the Black Forest. read more

After the 5-6 April frost, a group of farmers from the Forlì area asked for a discussion with Luigi D'Eramo, undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, and MP Jacopo Morrone on some hot topics on the new Masaf's agenda. Among these
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Over the past 20 years, the Pachino PGI Consortium has focused on promoting and enhancing the product mainly on the domestic market, with great efforts putting its tomato on the map for all Italians. For some time now, the association's board has been aiming at increasing the brand name on an
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On 25 April, the agriculture ministers of the EU Member States will meet in Luxembourg for their monthly Council meeting. The Agriculture Council will focus on the impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine on agricultural markets, especially in the countries bordering the
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The producers of the Community of Irrigators of Orellana, which received support irrigation last week, will have three more days of irrigation, from April 24 to 27, to water their tomato plantations, mainly fruit trees and permanent crops. read more

SortMate by System Logistics is a new and innovative automated solution for managing and distributing fruit and vegetable crates. SortMate autonomously manages the entire inbound and outbound sorting process for fruit and vegetables, from the arrival of goods to distribution to different
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Florette (of the Agrial group) has launched a new range of salads certified “without pesticide residue” and packaged in kraft paper. read more

The blueberry industry, besides being one of the newest in the international fruit market, is one of the most global. It is an industry that stands out for permanent development in all areas and its quick adaptation to technological change. In fact, farms have been abandoning the use of soil and
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A slightly cooler spring has delayed the start of the 2023 Hungarian strawberry season for a few days, but with good flowering and good prospects for fruit expected this year. read more

As EastFruit wrote earlier, the first large batches of early potatoes of the new crop became available on the wholesale markets of Uzbekistan’s capital in the first ten days of April, about three weeks later than last year. As of April 7, 2023, the average wholesale price for them was 1.8
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Although overall inflation in Europe has declined recently - driven mainly by the decline in energy inflation - food prices in Europe remain high. Food, alcohol and tobacco inflation in Europe even increased by 1.5 % year-on-year.
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Part of Edeka Group, the largest German supermarket chain, Edeka Freienbrink is on a mission to distribute fresh food to its 488 stores around Berlin and Brandenburg quickly and efficiently. The goal is to deliver fresh produce to the stores within 4-5 hours of receiving the order, and Edeka is
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Mastronardi Produce has revealed its latest product launch with the addition of Umami The Fifth Taste® to its award-winning line of snacking tomatoes on the vine. This addition brings a whole new flavor profile to the Bombs® selection with a sweet and savory taste that complements its current
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We all know eating 5 vegetables and 2 fruits is good for us. Despite the various campaigns and messages, some Australians are still unaware of some of the key benefits people receive when meeting daily recommended vegetable and fruit intake. read more

At their spring meeting, Bio Suisse delegates adopted a resolution to reinforce one of the principles of organic farming: the new genetic engineering methods have no place on organic farms either. The association demands that the moratorium on genetic engineering be extended. The delegates also elected Rahel
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Colruyt Group is using a seaweed-based biostimulant on its own farmland. The use of this 'TopHealth Plants' organic biostimulant on own land is a project in cooperation with The Seaweed Company, in which Colruyt Group holds a minority stake. The seaweed-based biostimulant has proven it can play
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Market failure is an issue for fruit and vegetables, with disparities between what the shopper is paying and farmgate prices, Ali Capper told a House of Lords horticultural sector committee. read more

This is the result of the current ifo survey. In March, 77.7% of the companies surveyed reported shortages, compared to 85.7% in February. "The number of companies reporting supply problems remains at a high level. Easing supply problems should help to keep the
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The International Fruit Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China on 1-3 September. The expo organizer is calling for the attention of fruit enthusiasts looking to expand their businesses in the Chinese market. Kurt Huang, the spokesperson of the International Fruit Expo, said: "Major players in the
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