The topic of sustainability remains on the agenda. For the consumer, however, sustainability is often an overload, as the term is not particularly sharply defined. In a survey of consumers in Germany, France and Spain in June 2022, it was determined that the
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Plastic wrap, or cling film, is a super-useful plastic that can't be recycled and ends up in landfill. Now, Great Lab, an Australian materials science company, says they've developed a great alternative. Their Great Wrap is made from potato waste (the unusable bits of starch yielded by potato
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This spring, Gautier Semences is launching Liniac, a new variety of long green zucchinis for open field crops. “This variety is characterized by a high yield in conditions of viral pressure thanks to its resistance to 4 viruses and very good tolerance to powdery mildew, an asset to maintain a
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The Spanish Federation for Wooden Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) has met in Valencia. The nearly 70 associated companies manufacturing and exporting wooden packaging have gathered for another year to mark the future of a sector in which Spain is a leader in Europe. read more

Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted protocol for market access, currently applied to mangoes through vapour heat technology. Adjunct industry
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The Go Inverconec Operating Group will present at the Global G.A.P. Tour stop in Spain 2023, which will take place on March 14 and 15 at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce (Almeria), the results of the implementation of a technological tool that brings together and relates
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Simultaneously to the XXV General Assembly of members that took place in Mercamadrid on 2 March, and after two years of virtual meetings, the meeting of the Scientific Committee "5 a day" gathered almost all its members. The meeting welcomed Pilar
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From 2000 to 2021, at least 145 billion euros in damages have been caused by the consequences of the climate crisis, 80 billion of which since 2018 alone. By the middle of the century, the researchers expect cumulative economic damages of 280 billion euros, depending on the extent of global warming.
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The Catalan fruit sector is increasingly present in the international market, with Catalonia already exporting fruit to 114 countries around the world. Last year was marked by a difficult climate for sweet fruit, which accounts for the bulk of the Catalan production. This slowed the growth in
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Drones for the application of phytosanitary products, intelligent greenhouses controlled from a mobile phone, artificial intelligence to make the marketing of fruit and vegetables more profitable... were the protagonists of a Forum which, if anything, united speakers, moderators, authorities and institutions.
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Since March 2023, it has been possible to submit plant reports in addition to weather reports via the full version of the WarnWetter app. These can be observed and reported from any location. The German Weather Service (DWD) plans to use this additional information in the read more

Australian avocados gained entry into the Indian market this weekend, though final approval is subject to the success of ten trial shipments. Exporters and industry bodies have commended the Australian and Indian governments on reaching this agreement. read more

Jean Michel Beranger, general manager of the Princess Amandine Ibérica Association, explains that "we are talking to the other retailers in Spain as well as to the main food distributors in Portugal so that they also join this project". read more

Insect pests that attack crops have the ability to develop resistance to more environmentally friendly pesticides and a new approach to managing resistance risks is needed, according to an analysis by scientists at the University of Stirling. The
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Mango volume is growing from Mexico. “We’re just starting the Mexican season though there’s been product coming in for the last month,” says Daniel Ibarra of Splendid by Porvenir. “It’s starting slow on Ataulfos but it’s great on Rounds.” read more

With 12 million tonnes of production and 3.9 million tonnes for export, it will surpass pineapple and mango in terms of volume. This would triple the volume of cultivation within 20 years, according to the report "Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030" by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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This season, unpredictable weather conditions have played a significant role in the growing regions of Mexico and some parts of California. Reports from the West Coast, suggest that inclement weather is one of the biggest factors affecting commodities in California such as lettuce, broccoli and
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The Indian government has sought waiver of duty on the import of some fruits, especially grape, as Indian exporters face a setback due to complexity in opening letters of credit (LCs) by Bangladeshi importers. The Indian embassy in Dhaka has contacted the Foreign Ministry, requesting it to raise
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The apple harvest is just about to start in Tasmania and grower Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards is hopeful of a return to a normal season after hail destroyed a whole orchard in the Huon Valley in the 2022 season. read more

Dutch cooperative ZON fruit & vegetables held its Buyers and Growers Day on Thursday, March 9. "A day with a broad gathering of customers, our growers, and ZON's people where we encourage contact between clients and growers to maintain buyer focus and exchange ideas," director John Willems
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