The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has informed that the herbicide Proman (BCP222H) with the active ingredient metobromuron may be used beyond the existing authorisation on lamb's lettuce for the control of annual dicotyledonous weeds (with the exception of
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Today, there are more vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians. However, according to a recent article from agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, sales figures for fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe are falling. It is not easy to find exact data on how many people are choosing to eliminate or cut meat from
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The Spanish Green Asparagus Interprofessional Organisation has met with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, in Huétor Tájar (Granada). An appointment whose balance has been "very positive", as the president of the Interprofessional pointed out to Fruit Today,
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In week 10, the online supermarket Knuspr celebrated a new milestone in the career of the still young company: the millionth order was delivered. The freshly made "order ionaire" also has reason to be happy: Knuspr gives him a voucher worth 1,000 euros,
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The Spanish onion is reaching very high prices due to the lower supply available both at the national and global levels, which has led to a significant shortage in the markets. read more

Vellsam Materias Bioactivas is celebrating this week with the first birthday of its cycling team, Vellsam Team, launched in March 2022 by the multinational company chaired by María Zamora and Francisco Castillo, which in its first year has begun to reap great results.
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PhD student Samantha Heerschop and Prof. Pieter van 't Veer studied the dietary habits of thousands of Dutch people and the associated environmental impact. Their calculations show, according to Wageningen University & Research (WUR), that the average
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According to the most recent data from FAOSTAT, global avocado production increased to nearly 8.7 million tons in 2021 from 8.1 million tons in 2020. Mexico was the main producer, at 2.4 million tons. This plays a large factor as to why Mexico is a huge contributor to world avocado exports. read more

In February 2021 the index peaked at 4.74% and a year ago it stood at 4.37%. read more

Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on lettuce and broccoli will be lifted at Asda. Restrictions of three per person on tomatoes and
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Frigga, a professional real-time temperature monitoring solution provider from China, participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin. This was the first time the company had participated in the exhibition since the pandemic hit. According to Paddy, the person in charge of Frigga, the feedback from this
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The Irish Farmers' Association has warned that many potato farmers "will be forced out of business" unless packers and retailers increase returns to their farmer suppliers. IFA president Tim Cullinan said that commercial potato farming is "simply not viable" this year with land rental,
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The volume of exports of white cabbage from Uzbekistan in January-February 2023 decreased sharply and was the lowest in the same period of the last four years. Such a sharp drop in exports was caused by two main factors – the loss of most of the crop due to January frosts and weak demand in
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"Sicily is ready to tackle one of the most anticipated campaigns of the season, which is that of the retato melon," said Carmelo Stagnitto, production manager of Eco Farm in Riesi. The PO, based in the Sicilian hinterland, boasts production facilities in a good part of the island, and therefore
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According to international studies, nutrition education is often neglected in the training and continuing education of paediatricians and other health professionals. Doctors, but also practice staff, midwives and nurses are of great importance to parents when it comes to nutrition education.
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Gilfresh Produce, leading vegetable growers and producers based in Co. Armagh are delighted to have extended their portfolio of prepared vegetable products through the launch of their brand new ‘Fresh Value’ range which is available now in Aldi Ireland stores. read more

Since 2021, the Green Star of the Michelin Guide has made its debut, underlining the cultural change taking place also in the restaurant industry. To date, 49 restaurants have been awarded thanks to parameters such as zero km or organic produce sourcing, reduction of food waste, use of
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According to Dr Manuel Michel, Executive Director of the National Mango Board, "We are very happy with the evolution of this podcast, as it is becoming a classic for the mango industry, bringing together growers, packers and packers," he said,
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The green asparagus campaign is starting slowly in Granada, with limited volumes due to the delay in the harvest caused by the low temperatures recorded since mid-January. The drought in the vegetable's largest producing area is the sector's main concern at the moment. read more