In recent years, huge swarms of locusts have swarmed voraciously over fields in several areas nationwide, leaving devastation and lost harvests in their wake. Especially at this time of year, with the thermometer rising, producers hope to avert
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Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB), together with Edeka and WWF, has set itself the goal of actively promoting biodiversity in orchards. As a partner of the table fruit initiative of the "Agriculture for Biodiversity (LfA)" programme, additional measures for
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The beginning of summer in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures averaging 44 degrees, boosts the consumption of fresh fruit. The market is huge, and several origins are seeking a place in it. Kashif Shahzad, Head of International Supply Chain at Global Star, gives us an overview of the trends in the
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Swisscofel hosted its 23rd General Assembly on 9 May 2023 at the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern. The President, Martin Farner, welcomed more than 150 members and guests. With three motions for the attention of the various assemblies, the Board wants to improve structures and processes.
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Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued modernity and presence in the hearts of cities by offering the local populations diverse and high-quality healthy food from the best farms
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Hectre will be exhibiting at Hort Connections for the very first time and will be showcasing their Orchard Management and Fruit Sizing app. read more

The dangerous quarantine object was discovered by inspectors of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance at the Big Seaport in a batch of citrus fruits. During the inspection of fresh mandarins from South Africa, live larvae founded that resembled the dangerous
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When was a watermelon ripe? Various pictures and advice are circulating on the internet. The "Dolce Passione" watermelon from the consortium of the same name makes the decision a little easier: When ripe, the rind is dark green, almost black.
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Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However, according to Zhivka Grozdeva from the Bulgarian Horticulture Association, there are relatively few
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Both companies have signed a long-term collaboration partnership, combining Cal Modest's technical and production expertise in organic farming with the distribution capacity and in-depth knowledge of the markets and the different sales channels provided by Hnos. Fernández. read more

Many apple growers in the UK are going out of business because they are not getting a fair price during the cost-of-living crisis. Ali Capper, an apple and hops grower and former NFU horticulture board chair, said it was clear growers were not getting the returns to cover increased costs. read more

In the new Fyffes packing house in Sarapiqui de Heredia, Costa Rica, the latest technology meets the highest standards of sustainability and occupational safety, according to the company. The design of the new packing house reduces water consumption by up to 40 %, ensures the best possible quality, and
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Zespri has confirmed that difficult weather conditions throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower than expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. According to the latest New Zealand crop estimate, Zespri expects that in
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The 40th edition of Macfrut 2023, Italy's most important exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. read more

On 6 and 7 June 2023, the QS Academy invites you to the two-day workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology" in its new training rooms in Bonn: From 9:00 a.m. to approx. 4:30 p.m. in each case, prospective auditors will gain an insight into the basics of auditing. read more

Hummus, soups and velvety soups. These are the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco presented during the last edition of Macfrut. References made by small artisan producers and which are attracting the interest of large-scale organised distribution, where they will be available in a few
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Brazil’s Tahiti lime season is winding down slowly with a lower peak seen this year. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, from the Brazilian exporter Be Fruit: “Last year our season started in early November instead of the usual December. Right now we do not have a lot of volume, we are
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According to EastFruit analysts, the situation on the strawberry market in Eastern Europe is non-standard in 2023. Cold and mostly cloudy weather in Ukraine leads to a delay in the ripening of berries, which affects prices. read more

The sixth edition of MeetingPack, the biennial meeting organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA that brings together the entire agri-food packaging value chain, will be held on 10 and 11 April 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia. read more