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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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

"The season seems exceptional, with good prices for tomatoes, above average, and we should be glad about it, but unfortunately, things are not exactly like they are. The high prices, in fact, are due to a shortage of products. The causes are due to a number of contributing factors, including the
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Marketing of domestic pome fruit in the state of Brandenburg is now deep into its second half. "The first half of the season, up to December, was relatively restrained. In January, February and March, on the other hand, sales were significantly better than in previous months and were also above
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The level of Gatun Lake has been falling faster than anticipated, putting pressure on the critical shipping route, despite implementing water-saving measures. In response, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced updated maximum draughts for the neo-panamax locks. read more

The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have argued for many years that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from these ports would make a major contribution to solving the logistical problems in southern Africa.
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Fgs grown in the countries of the southern hemisphere (Brazil, Chile) became available in some supermarket chains and boutique retailers in Chisinau (Moldova) in April. The price in chains exceeds 470 MDL/kg ($26.57/kg), or 23-25 ​​MDL per piece in fruit and vegetable boutiques. The quality
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