Rozwój walijskiej mikrofarmy prowadzi do dywersyfikacji, zmiany marki i nowej siedziby.
2025-05-20 00:00
Fresh and Tasty (FT) Microgreens is moving to a larger, three-acre site at Glanllyn Farm in Wigfair, near St. Asaph. The company was founded by husband and wife team Steve and Laura Holland in 2021. Since then, they have been supplying up to 50 varieties of microherbs and microgreens.
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"Enormous potential for efficiency gains and quality improvements"
2025-05-20 00:00
"The integration of AI into the fruit industry offers enormous potential for efficiency gains and quality improvements," explained Tudor Andronic (right), Managing Director of ASSIST Software GmbH, during his presentation at the DFHV Annual Conference on May 15, 2025, in Berlin. "Our goal is to…
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Late snowfall has caused damage to raspberry crops in Serbia.
2025-05-20 00:00
W dniu 16 maja, części południowej Serbii, gdzie znajduje się większość produkcji malin w kraju, doświadczyły nieoczekiwanego opadu śniegu, co wzbudziło obawy dotyczące już narażonej na szwank zbiorów w 2025 roku. Zdjęcia i filmy krążące w mediach społecznościowych pokazują plantacje malin pokryte warstwą śniegu, zaledwie kilka tygodni ...
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Sicilian lemon faces market test: OP Cai charts the course
2025-05-20 00:00
After a season marked by tensions in international markets, even Sicilian lemons – an excellence of Made in Italy – had to deal with a phase of uncertainty. Specifically, the campaign of the first bloom, which represents the cornerstone of production for the sector, faced challenges.
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Agreement reached to prolong the shelf life of fruits in the UK packaging industry.
2025-05-20 00:00
Zoono Group and OSY have signed an exclusive agreement with Sharpak Aylesham, a division of a European packaging solutions manufacturer, to tackle food waste issues, as reported by TradingView. The deal includes using Zoono's shelf-life extension products and OSY's technologies on.
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The first mango harvests of the season begin in Senegal.
2025-05-20 00:00
The first mango harvests are starting in Senegal, specifically in the country's central region. Aminata Dominique Diouf, from Domaine Agricole de Nema, reports a smooth harvest and hopes to recover from a difficult period for the industry. Diouf shares, "We started our first harvest yesterday, and..."
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African Blue is increasing its blueberry production in Morocco.
2025-05-20 00:00
Established in 2007 with commercial production starting in 2008, African Blue Morocco has become a key player in the blueberry sector of the country. The company currently oversees approximately 345 hectares of blueberry cultivation in both northern and southern Morocco and functions as part of the
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The trade fair duo expoSE/expoDirekt has already registered over 240 exhibitors from 14 countries.
2025-05-20 00:00
Within six months, the 29th expoSE – Europe's premier trade fair for asparagus and berry production – and the 14th expoDirekt – Germany's biggest trade fair for direct marketing in agriculture – will be held at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center. The event will take place from November 19 to 20, 2025, with 440 exhibitors.
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Gautemala was the world's leading exporter of melons in 2024.
2025-05-20 00:00
In 2024, Guatemala established itself as the world's top melon exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, which had held the top position until 2023. According to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the UN Statistics Division COMTRADE using TARIC code 080719 (Fresh melons), Spain still leads in.
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Contest "Pride of my Farm"
2025-05-20 00:00
Celebrate with us the 100th edition of the magazine "Jagodnik"! On this occasion, we want to highlight the Readers and showcase your berry achievements. The competition task involves sending a photo or a video (max. 60 seconds) depicting what you are proud of. Dorodny
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After the construction of a cutting-edge research center involving universities and research institutions, Kilometro Verde, "the largest vertical farm in Europe" with over 27 thousand square meters of cultivated land, is ready to take further steps with a second facility, following the first one.
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The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, is determined to prevent Chiquita from closing its operations in Bocas del Toro at all costs. The departure of the company would have a significant impact on over 7,300 workers in the banana sector. According to Mulino, "The current situation in Bocas del Toro is more than just a shutdown."
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"This year, we anticipate a higher yield thanks to the increased production from newly established farms."
2025-05-20 00:00
As noted in the report by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture on the most recent berry season, the cultivation area for blueberries in the autonomous regions of Galicia, Cantabria, and Asturias has been expanding since 2018. In fact, seven years ago, these three regions had...
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Sri Lanka is increasing its exports of TomEJC mangoes to West Asia.
2025-05-20 00:00
Sri Lanka exports 85% of its mangoes to West Asia, with shipments rising over the past five years. Mango cultivation expanded by 11% from 2015 to 2022, reaching 31,000 hectares, and production increased by 30% to 193,000 metric tons. Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) recently hosted
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Lifeline for the South African canned fruit industry
2025-05-20 00:00
The fruit canning factory in Ashton, Western Cape, accounts for about half of South Africa's canning industry, according to Jacques Jordaan, CEO of the Canning Fruit Producers' Association. He warns that if the factory closes down, the entire industry is at risk.
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Tajikistan is currently experiencing the beginning of its early cherry harvest, with farmers reporting a bountiful crop of large fruits. The current prices at local markets are around US$1.10 to US$1.80 per kilogram, which is a decrease of about US$0.30 to US$0.45 compared to last year. Harvesting activities are in full swing.
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Peach and nectarine growers in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain are requesting accelerated approval of phytosanitary products.
2025-05-20 00:00
The French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish peach and nectarine contact group met in Fundao, Portugal, on the 14th and 15th of May. The group, consisting of the leaders of the sectoral associations from the four countries and government officials, will request the European Commission to make modifications.
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Honeybear Brands is pleased to welcome Starr Ranch Growers as its new apple packing partner.
2025-05-20 00:00
Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team.
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Catalonia's stone fruit production is expected to decrease by 2% in 2024, followed by a recovery of 5%.
2025-05-20 00:00
According to data presented today by Afrucat, Catalonia's Fruit Business Association, and DARPA, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, Catalonia will maintain its peach and nectarine production despite the hailstorms this spring. Catalonia's production will decrease by 2%.
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Agenda revealed for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
2025-05-19 18:00
Bruno Gioffre of Dole, Gianpaolo Renino of Del Monte, Luca Battaglio of Battaglio, Greenyard’s Jen Gabriel, Kantar’s Tom Hole, Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank, Thieirry Athimon of Frutas Montosa, ICA Sweden’s Maria Wieloch, and Westfalia’s Wim Destoop are just some of the speakers who will...
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