A Kazakh delegation, led by the First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev and representatives of the regions, has visited Tajikistan. This resulted in the parties signing an agreement on the supply of early onions from Tajikistan in the off-season.
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Tasty Tom gets a new look
2023-03-08 00:00
The Tasty Tom brand is now sporting a new logo. This tasty Dutch TOV brand was last styled in 2008. ZON Unigrow marketing manager Ine van Kleef explains the rebranding.
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Agroponiente celebrates International Women's Day with a talk and breakfast with six professionals
2023-03-08 00:00
The Agroponiente Group is celebrating International Women's Day today with a small event in which the company's CEO, Imanol Almudí, held a working breakfast with six of the women currently working in the company, representing different sectors of the company.
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Cutting fresh herbs with precise cuts
2023-03-08 00:00
Fresh herbs play an essential role in making dishes taste better. But cutting herbs can be a tedious task, especially when you need to prepare large quantities. That's why FAM Stumabo offers two cutting machines that make your job much easier - the FAM Flexis and Volantis™.
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Small volumes and diversified markets for Moldovan apple
2023-03-08 00:00
According to the customs service of the Republic of Moldova, the exports of apples in February 2023 amounted to just over 14 000 tonnes. The February exports of Moldovan apples are usually equal to or slightly lower than the January ones. Fruit market operators explain this by the fact that
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‘Godfather of Fruit’ Peter Fowler passes away
2023-03-07 15:00
Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) honorary president Peter Fowler MBE has died at the age of 78.
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Strong finish to 2022 for Dole
2023-03-07 13:00
Dole has reported its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2022, with overall income and revenue falling despite a strong finish to the year.
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Supply chains ‘need more care to put brakes on food crisis’
2023-03-07 12:00
The UK’s shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers could spiral into something even more serious.
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Veganuary takes world by storm
2023-03-07 12:00
Veganuary, the global organisation encouraging people to try vegan in January and beyond, today (7 March) released its 2023 campaign review revealing a record-breaking global impact with higher participation in several countries, including the UK.
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Sormac presents lettuce coring solution
2023-03-07 11:00
Dutch sorting machine group Sormac was on site at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to present OptiCor type OC-60, its new solution for coring heads of iceberg lettuce.
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‘Fresh produce market in crisis,’ says ParcelHero
2023-03-07 11:00
Britain’s grocery supplies are in crisis because of unseasonable weather, post-Brexit red tape and a decline in online orders post-lockdown, warns home-delivery specialist ParcelHero.
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GWF announces winners of Women In Produce Awards
2023-03-07 11:00
Global Women Fresh has announced that winners of the 2nd annual Woman of Impact and EmpowerHER Company Awards, created to celebrate women and companies who lead by example in advancing the role of women across the international fruit and vegetable industry.
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Florette and Higgidy team up for cross promotion
2023-03-07 10:00
Florette has partnered with veg-led food brand Higgidy to inspire healthy eating and help shoppers’ budgets go further.
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Chilean fruit seeks greater presence in Mexican market
2023-03-07 10:00
A Chilean fruit delegation visited Mexico recently to meet with plant health authorities to discuss the bilateral trade in fruits and other fresh products.
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Colombia launches Plastics Pact
2023-03-07 08:00
The Colombia Plastics Pact was developed and launched through a partnership between The Business Commitment to Recycling (CEMPRE) and international climate action NGO Wrap. Colombia currently places upwards of 700,500 tons of plastic containers and packaging into the domestic market each year,
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Impact of Turkey’s earthquakes still affecting fresh produce exports
2023-03-07 08:00
Three weeks after the earthquakes in south-eastern Turkey, there is still a lack of availability of trucks, which have been diverted to the disaster area. The effect is an increase in logistic prices, although port congestion has eased off substantially. The port of Iskenderun, mainly used for
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African organic plants show potential to combat obesity and address taste disorders
2023-03-07 08:00
At BioFach 2023, African herbs and fruits were highlighted for their nutritional density while also being able to regulate insulin levels, blood sugar levels or modify taste receptors through sweetness enhancement, as reported by NutritionInsight.
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PLS Plantations unveils Japanese joint venture
2023-03-07 06:00
Malaysia-headquartered PLS Plantations and Japanese ag-tech company Myfarm have announced a new joint venture that will see 1,000ha of durian planted in Pahang.
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Indonesia looks to boost exports
2023-03-07 04:00
Indonesia’s trade minister Zulkifli Hasan has said the government will provide support to entrepreneurs as part of efforts to increase the country’s horticultural exports.
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"Chain of events led to sky-high tomato prices"
2023-03-07 00:00
In Belgium, tomato prices are skyrocketing again. Several media outlets are widely reporting the market shortages, and it seems relief is a while coming. "It's a chain of events," explains Benny Cuypers of BelOrta. "Climate problems in the south led to disappointing harvests and energy costs are
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