After the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all more sensitive and careful not to contract infections or diseases, and just hearing about it makes us on our guard. Usually we protect ourselves from contagion that can occur between individuals of the same species but a more unique case has occurred in India
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AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. a global leader in post-harvest solutions for extending the freshness of fresh produce, with a mission to reduce food loss and waste, has announced four key appointments to its management team. These new leaders will strengthen the
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic levels. read more

The fact that Spain's black truffle production has fallen by 50% compared to that of the 2021-2022 season has caused prices to rise considerably. The warehouse price of a kilo of black truffle has oscillated between 400 and 500 Euro, which means there has been an increase of more than 30%
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‘If it sees a cloud it bursts’ was the saying for some of the older generation table grape cultivars. Nowadays in Peru, despite over 230 mm of rain, a good double harvest (second harvest) is made possible through the use of specially designed plastic covers. The tailor-made plastic film,
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Little over a year after the invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia. In February, the yuan surpassed the dollar in monthly trading volume for the first time, and the difference became more clear in March. Before the invasion, the
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The Andrews Labor Government is supporting disadvantaged workers to get into the horticulture industry by recruiting and training 100 green-thumbed people looking to work in nurseries and commercial gardens. read more

"Bumblebees use a unique method of pollination, 'buzz pollination'," says Dr Liam Harvey, GIP and pollination specialist at Biobest, "By vibrating their wing muscles at a frequency of 200-240 Hz, this vibration causes the anthers to vibrate, releasing a
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Kashmir-based start-up Orchardly has joined forces with a Dutch company, Koppert, aiming to grow pesticide-free and healthy fruit in the Valley. Industry experts claim that, as of late, Kashmir has seen a sharp increase in the use of pesticides. They blame the swift conversion of agricultural
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The Association of Almond and Hazelnut Exporters of Spain (SAB-Almendrave) has expressed its total satisfaction after the Government of Spain announced last week the phytosanitary protocol agreement that will allow the export of Spanish almonds to China. “According to our estimates, thanks to
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In order to give new impetus to German foreign trade, the German government must finally create the right framework conditions for the German economy. Both the strengthening of locations and improved framework conditions for an easier and faster diversification of supply chains
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Although far behind Huelva, which accounts for more than 96% of the Spanish strawberry production, the latest data on production, area, and crop yields shared by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food revealed that the second largest strawberry production area in Spain is the
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In collaboration with Linz-based industry supplier Pack'nlog GmbH, Spar Austria as well as Spar Poland have implemented a number of mobile presentation islands (MPI) in recent months. Both opted for customized printing, reports Amra Avdic of Pack'nlog GmbH. read more

The Linea Verde (Green Line), on the strength of its know-how and in line with its vocation for innovation, continues its evolutionary path and launches a rich assortment of DimmidiSì branded summer novelties in line with market needs, respecting the brand's cornerstones:
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The start of the asparagus season marks the beginning of spring and a culinary highlight in German kitchens. The fine vegetable is only on the market in Germany for a few months - from mid/end March to 24 June. Then the closed season begins for the royal vegetable. The
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State-run Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation and private entity National Group Russia for Potato Export are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding today over the export of potato from Bangladesh to Russia. On May 6, 2015, Russia imposed a temporary ban on the import of
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The knowledge programme of GreenTech Amsterdam, the global horticulture platform, will be all about ‘Your connection to sustainable food and flower production’. Specific topics such as smart lighting, plant health, resilient cultivation and robotics are covered. But also themes like
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On the occasion of the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York, Dutch fruit and vegetables group Nature’s Pride stated its commitment to being a driver in responsible water management in the fresh produce sector. read more

Thousands of children across South Essex stand to benefit from a greater teacher focus on crucial STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in the classroom thanks to a £50,000 donation from DP World. read more

Dutch vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is celebrating the success of its consumer-facing ‘Love My Salad’ campaign, created to encourage British shoppers to buy and cook more vegetables. read more