It is a well-known fact that agrivoltaic systems are a new solar energy production system that enables the cultivation of produce under structures up to 5 meters tall. Advanced agrivoltaics enables instead to meet two additional needs: protecting plants from the weather (hail, drought, heavy
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The Huelva Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters, Freshuelva, has calculated that, at the halfway point of the strawberry season, production is 30% lower than at the same time last year, a figure that "will be difficult to recover".
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The definition varies greatly according to our gastronomic culture. read more

DACHSER has acquired ACA International headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. This acquisition means DACHSER’s own air and sea freight network now also covers Australia and New Zealand, countries that are not only economically strong but also closely interlinked with Asia, Europe, and North
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In recent weeks, there have been major problems with the production of brown mushrooms all over Europe. According to the Bundes Deutscher Champignon- und Kulturpilzanbauer e. V. (BDC), the fruiting bodies of some crops suddenly die shortly before harvest.
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Compact, versatile, networked - that's how Multivac describes its new traysealers. In view of the current challenges and the associated cost explosions, the compact traysealers have come just at the right time, says a company statement. read more

On March 16, 2023, the EastFruit project held the first online conference on the situation in the market of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables. The video of the conference is available at this link (in Russian). read more

Participants in the horticulture business of Ukraine found Polish frozen raspberries on the shelves of Ukrainian supermarkets. Before the start of a full-scale war of Russian aggressors against Ukraine, this did not cause much surprise, but in the context of the devaluation of the hryvnia and
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Climate change is a reality that agriculture has to face. It is becoming increasingly evident and has a greater impact on production and economic performance. The international community has been concerned about the impact of global climate change for a long time and has taken steps to face it.
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On March 16, 2023, the EastFruit project held the first online conference on the current developments in the market of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables. The video of the conference “Shock freezing of berries, fruits, and vegetables 2023." read more

EarlyBell™ (‘N1237.057’) is the latest release from Pacific Berries, a joint breeding program between Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and Northwest Plant Company in Washington, US. read more

Over the previous two decades of the 21st century, there were droughts in Moldova every two years out of five on average, but since 2020 every second year in the country is dry. Moreover, according to the estimates of the local hydrometeorological service, the shortage of precipitation in most
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Agritech innovator B-hive is gearing up to open the UK’s first potato protein extraction facility this year in partnership with Branston. read more

Should retailers spend a penny or two more so they don’t get caught short? That question has dominated discussions in the European fresh produce business over the past month or so, even before the Fresh Produce Journal’s editor Fred Searle broke the news of a major tomato shortage in the UK. read more

South Africa’s minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development, Thoko Didiza, has said the government will be supporting the country’s citrus sector through its multilateral relations with Vietnam, Philippines, and Singapore to promote greater market access in the East. read more

No buyer has been found for stricken fresh produce supplier Wellpak. read more

The critical importance of agri-tech to agriculture and food is a key topic which will be discussed at the upcoming South West AgriTech Showcase next month. read more

Aldi says it has maintained its position as the UK’s best paying supermarket by raising its starting pay for store assistants to a minimum of £11.40 per hour nationally, and £12.85 within the M25. read more