Much has been written about Belgian apples' issues. It was a tough season, but that negative trend seems to be mostly reversed. Several traders are optimistic about the new season, and growers, too, are experiencing some sunshine after the rain. "Not everyone appreciates the longer wet spring,
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As noted in the introduction, vermiculite is a rather enigmatic term. However, it turns out that it is nothing more than a natural,. ecological mineral. It is rich in many valuable substances, such as magnesium, potassium and also silicon, among others. It is also not lacking in
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ProducePay has announced the expansion of its Quick-Pay solution to now support trade with buyers in Europe via ocean freight from Latin America. read more

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has launched a new package aimed at protecting the UK food supply chain. This also encompasses a promise to protect farmers in future trade deal negotiations, as part of his efforts to tackle inflation. However, a row within the cabinet over additional visas for fruit
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According to the Enhanced Monitoring on EU Citrus Imports report published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, in the 2022/23 campaign, the EU imported 613,597 tons of oranges between September and April, i.e. 22.4% (+112,400 tons) more than in the same period of the previous
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Speeding up the Community registration processes currently required to allow the commercialisation of a new product for the control of agricultural pests and diseases was the main demand expressed by IBMA Spain during the debate organised by the
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The fourth "Long Night of Nutrition" of the association Ernährung-NRW e.V. took place on 5 May 2023. Members of the association as well as interested parties from companies, associations and institutions from the North Rhine-Westphalian food industry, the food trade and
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On March 28, the first local strawberries of the 'Sonsation' variety could already be harvested in the new 1.5-acre strawberry greenhouse of the Mann fruit farm in the Alte Land. Only a few months ago, just in time for the first planting date, the state-of-the-art, sustainable greenhouse could
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Fresh Del Monte, Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Vertage Inc., a chef-founded company producing foods made without animals™, including a line of dairy-free cheeses, announced a strategic partnership to widen the reach of
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Ortomad, a company of the La Linea Verde group specialising in the production and marketing of first and fourth range fruit and vegetables, has decided to entrust the extensive digitisation project of the entire field production chain to the tech companyxFarm Technologies; read more

Things seem to be changing when it comes to garlic. "The situation is rather complicated in southern Italy due to the prolonged rain of past few weeks and to forecasts for the next few days. All of this humidity could compromise quality. We are now waiting for the next 15 days to try and assess
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EastFruit analysts highlight unusually high import volumes of cucumbers and tomatoes in the 2022-2023 off-season. There are issues with the local high tunnels, which are key local suppliers during the off-season along with the greenhouses. Of course, the increased demand also contributes to the
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The shareholders approved the financial statements of Consorzi Agrari d'Italia as at 31 December 2022, which closed with a net profit of EUR 3.2 million, an EBITDA of EUR 15.4 million, and a value of production of EUR 587 million. read more

Via a technical notification published on 9 May 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) revoked the parallel trade permit for the plant protection product Goal (GP No. 024353-00/089). read more

Horticultural businesses in Germany provide a diverse range of food for bees and other pollinating insects. The Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) is drawing attention to this in the run-up to World Bee Day on 20 May 2023. read more

The California Table Grape Commission continues its work to regularise unauthorised plantings of the protected seedless white grape varieties 'Autumn King', 'Scarlet Royal' and 'Sweet Scarlet'. The Commission has initiated, starting in September 2022, a programme of
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Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took place at the World Trade Center in Rotterdam, covered various familiar themes such as labor, viruses,
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"For months, we have been asking big retail chains for 10 eurocents more per kg for producers. They refused to pay them and now we are lacking the produce as producers are tired to lose money: the same chains are suddenly willing to purchase fennel whatever the price. I do not think this
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According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to be there will be a 14% decrease in volumes with a downward trend. read more

Patatas Hijolusa, a leading company in the cultivation, selection, packaging, and marketing of fresh potatoes in the Iberian Peninsula, acquired on May 8th 100% of Agrícola Villena, S.L., a company from Alicante that was founded in 1919 and is currently the largest processor by volume and
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