During the event, the consultancy firm Quality&Advicer, together with the Polytechnic University of Valencia, presented the Biodiversity Grow programme (transition of the fruit and vegetable sector towards a production model based on sustainability). read more

When it comes to developing delicious retail products with macadamias, Nutworks has cemented itself as a prominent player. Having entered the Australian macadamia industry in the mid-1990s, Nutworks has achieved success manufacturing and retailing its value-added macadamias thanks to the
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KANZI® apple growers are predicting a record crop with the harvest of the popular apple variety set to begin in the next few weeks, a little later than in previous seasons. read more

According to an analysis by Hortoinfo, last year, Spain exported 629.27 million kilos of tomatoes at an average price of € 1.75/kg, the highest price in the last ten years. However, between 2013 and 2022, Spain's tomato export volume fell by 38.71%. read more

"We have diversified our production from classic fruit jams and marmalades, whereas savory processed products have allowed us to grow and increase turnover, considering that there is a greater market demand. Small productions certified in terms of traceability and food safety that use artisanal
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to the fact that the average wholesale price for mandarins in Uzbekistan is the lowest among countries where the international project team monitors wholesale prices for fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis. read more

At the onset of the pandemic, carriers were able to cut capacity in line with the massive demand contraction. However, the same degree of commitment has not been seen with the volume crash in the last 4 months of 2022, with the carriers either not able to, or possibly not willing to. Instead,
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A new 2400m² cold storage trade distribution centre has opened at Cairns Airport in the Far North Queensland region - with the aim of speeding up exports of Australian produce. As fruitnet.com reported, the Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) is located in the
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Tasmanian vegetable growing company Harvest Moon launched their Snackable carrots back in 2018, this was a product which they had been refining for five years previous to starting commercial planting. read more

Recent weather events have raised food security concerns for parts of New Zealand’s primary-production sectors and leading environmental scientist Dr Brent Clothier says a significant shift in focus is required to manage growing food demands and increased pressure on land and water globally. read more

The strawberry season just got a bit sweeter with Naturipe Farms’ debut of its Mighty Reds™ jumbo strawberries, which come bigger in size, taste and sweetness. read more

The Institut Cerdà has presented in Madrid the sixth edition of the Observatory of Innovation in FMCG in Spain, with the aim of publicising the main drivers that stimulate innovation in the sector and the 20 most innovative projects developed in the last year to give the FMCG sector a new impetus.
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Sales for Polish apples have been strong this season, says Jan Nowakowski, manager for Polish apple distributor, Genesis Fresh. It has led to lower stocks being available at this point in the season compared to last season: “According to the latest WAPA figures, in Poland we still have 1
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It’s avocado season, and farmers in the central region of the state are happy with the harvest. Producer Jorge Manfré says that in 30 years in the area, he had never seen such an abundant harvest. This year, the rain came in just the right amount and the avocado harvest, which normally starts
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The prices of tomatoes in Almeria are still high at the origin and, therefore, also for the end customer. "However, from now on, if the weather starts to improve, the production per square meter will also grow, and prices will move a little towards more comfortable levels for both growers and
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has lifted the export ban on tomatoes that was supposed to be in place until 14 April. As haber7.com reported, this decision was received with great relief and joy by tomato producers. read more

Where to put all the solar plants needed for the energy transition? In addition to roofs, agricultural land such as fields and meadows can also be suitable for generating solar power. Lettuce, asparagus, raspberries and other sensitive crops thrive well in the partial shade of solar modules.
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OrtoRomi lands on TikTok and wins the record as the first company in the b to choose the Chinese platform. The choice is part of a brand consolidation strategy both to get closer to a younger target, and with a view to intensifying digital activities. read more

At the monthly meeting, the association assessed the development of the past month and the production outlook for the Southern Hemisphere. The data was more or less the same as the previous month: depletion was going according to plan, and stock levels were well below average for many varieties. read more

DS Smith, a supplier of sustainable, fibre-based packaging, has held a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of far-reaching capacity expansions and modernisations at its production site for recyclable packaging solutions in Arenshausen, Thuringia. read more