Experts from the recently launched PCRR/USAID Rural Competitiveness and Sustainability Project in Moldova say that it will assist table grape growers to equip intensive vineyards such as Pergola and Gable with rain protection and underground irrigation systems. read more

After its first mango peeler, the Italian company PND continued to receive requests - especially from South America. Thus, the PL8M model was born. read more

The registration of hazelnut orchards in Georgia in the Hazelnut Cadastre, which was planned to be completed on February 17, has been extended until April 28 inclusive. read more

(More of) Savannah is open for business. That’s the message following a recently announced expansion to the Port of Savannah by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). read more

Green Science Alliance has developed a fluorescent fertilizer with their quantum dot. They succeeded in growing fluorescent plants (Japanese Mustard Greens) from seeds using this fluorescent quantum dot nano fertilizer (QDNF). The global food crisis is becoming increasingly severe, and food
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Tozer Ibérica has chosen its open days, held at the 'Los Olivos' test field in El Albujón, between 14 and 16 February, to showcase the company's new products. On this occasion, the new products come in three of the categories in which Tozer
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Ferme de la Motte has been operated by the Lemaire family since 1967 in the Loire Valley. The farm specializes in fresh condiments, both conventional and organic (garlic, onion, shallot and echalion), and it also produces squash, potatoes and vegetables which are marketed exclusively within the
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LABCOLOR, COEXPHAL's agri-food laboratory, continues to consolidate its good results recorded in the last four seasons, positioning itself as the reference centre in the fruit and vegetable sector at a national level. At present, LABCOLOR is immersed in the construction of its
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Pure Flavor® announces the acquisition of Cervini Farms C5 in Leamington, Ontario, to add to its expanding portfolio of greenhouses and distribution centers. read more

The blueberry campaign in Morocco started a few weeks ago with the first fruits of Blue Manila (from Planasa) produced by the African Growers Cooperative in the Jaouda farms located in Agadir and Kénitra. The extra-precocity of Blue Manila has also been favoured by the climate of the area and
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In the southeast of France, Marc Puccini has been producing melons, salads, grapes for high-end wine (Domaine du Mas des Armes in Aniane) since 1986, as well as more than 40 hectares of asparagus. The early arrival of his asparagus on the market used to be his way to differentiate himself from
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The imported fruit market has recently been dominated by imported stone fruits, among which prunes account for the largest proportion. Due to the late arrival of Australian prunes this year, the sales have been directly impacted by Chilean prunes. The arrivals of imported avocados have been low
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French Löwenzahn has already been increasingly traded in the Kaiserstuhl region for several weeks. "The leafy vegetable continues to be very well received, especially by our gastronomy and farm store customers. The Löwenzahn is offered parallel to lamb's lettuce, which is also taken a lot in
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The Cape Town Container Terminal continues to implement mitigation measures to deal with the impact of adverse weather conditions on operations. The terminal has been impacted by weather challenges since November 2022 with 584.76 hours of windspeeds ranging from 80 to 120 kilometres (km/h) per hour. read more

The fourth range has returned to growth and left behind the problems that arose with the pandemic. According to NielsenIQ market surveys, the sector ended 2022 with a total value of EUR 982 million, +5.1% in value and +5.4% in volume over 2021, surpassing
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After a few weeks’ delay, the grape season in India is finally picking up the pace. Sagar Deore, director for Indian produce exporter Janki Freshyard Private Limited, says a later start of the season has meant that export numbers for early varieties are lower: “The Indian table grape season
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Banana prices in Belize are anticipated to rise somewhat. The Ministry of Agriculture claims that this price increase is the result of higher production costs brought on by a scarcity of fertilizer. Farmers around the nation, particularly in the South, have struggled to locate reasonable
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Grufesa, a company from Moguer that produces and markets berries, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by opting for the transition to renewable energies with the construction of a photovoltaic plant on its roof, which will contribute to saving energy and energy costs.
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Avoid the supermarkets and visit the wholesale market, advises the head of The Birmingham Wholesale Fresh Produce Association (BWFA). They plan to extensively market the new wholesale market as a destination for shoppers, provided they order "by the box." read more

The mission to South Africa and Zimbabwe for the presentation of Macfrut 2023 was carried out last week by President Renzo Piraccini, accompanied by Chiara Campanini of the foreign office of Cesena Fiera. Besides the official moments, it was the occasion to visit some fruit and vegetable
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