A study indicates that adjusting value-added tax (VAT) on food could enhance health outcomes and reduce emissions in the UK and EU.
2025-01-17 00:00
A team spearheaded by the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has investigated the feasibility of modifying Value Added Taxes (VAT) to encourage healthier and more sustainable food choices in the UK and other European countries. Their findings, featured in the journal Nature Food, suggest that...
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McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy.
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Leading industry player focuses more on top-selling fruits due to changes in blueberry supply dynamics.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media.
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"Komputerowe widzenie oparte na sztucznej inteligencji zwiększa dokładność sortowania gruszek i redukuje marnotrawstwo"
2025-01-17 00:00
In the world of high-tech greenhouse farming, the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sorting process of pears represents a significant advancement. Cees Maessen, a former data science student, explored this subject for his master's thesis with the goal of improving efficiency and...
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The USA closes its doors to Spanish peppers.
2025-01-17 00:00
The US administration has closed the US market to the export of Spanish peppers. Faced with this fact, which has occurred without prior notice, the Association of
read moreRevolutionary studio in the fight against citrus HLB.
2025-01-17 00:00
Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as "citrus greening," is confirmed as the most serious threat to citrus cultivation worldwide. This devastating disease is caused by a bacterium that compromises the plant's nutrient transport system and consequently causes the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
2025-01-17 00:00
As Peru's blueberry harvest volumes have returned to normal levels and exports have increased, the global blueberry market has also returned to normal. Chinese growers are experiencing ideal weather conditions that are enhancing the flavor of blueberries this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's blueberry season, which is ending soon, has witnessed...
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The supply of high-quality artichokes has been significantly reduced due to frosts, leading to a sharp increase in prices.
2025-01-17 00:00
Kilka kolejnych nocy przymrozków na południowym wschodzie Hiszpanii, w regionie Levante, z temperaturami spadającymi nawet do -10 stopni w niektórych wnętrznych obszarach Murcji, spowodowało znaczący spadek produkcji karczochów. Karczochy ucierpiały na skutek przymrozków. "W tej chwili bardzo trudno znaleźć.
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season.
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New-season apples will soon be available to complement the abundant nectarine harvest.
2025-01-17 00:00
Exporting is a natural progression for any fruit marketing company in South Africa, as it was for Proudly Produce, founded in 2017 initially to serve the local retail market but later expanding into international trade. Proudly Produce is partially owned by the Timberlea Farming Trust, a collective.
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At its New Year's reception on January 16th, Proeftuin Randwijk introduced its new name and corporate identity. The new name, Fruit Research Centre Randwijk (FRC Randwijk), reflects the organization's goal to enhance the professionalism of the experimental orchard and expand its international presence.
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Ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, tegoroczny plon batatów w Karolinie Północnej znacząco spadł. Niektórzy plantatorzy doświadczają obniżki plonu o 30 procent, podczas gdy inni mają do czynienia z obniżkami nawet o 50 procent. W rezultacie krótkiego zapasu, plantatorzy i pakowacze mają być skupieni na.
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A leading industry player is increasing their focus on topfruit due to changes in the blueberry supply chain.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his role as chairman of the industry organization BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the prolonged port strike of 2022 when he spoke out in the mainstream media to criticize the situation.
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Silny start dla podejścia systemowego w Chile
2025-01-16 16:00
Chile has exported 648,538 cartons of table grapes to the US, Mexico, and Brazil under a Systems Approach so far this season, according to official figures.
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Apeel has introduced a new line of plant-based waxes and fungicides.
2025-01-16 16:00
Apeel Sciences has introduced a new line of "next generation" post-harvest solutions. Fresh Formulaics provides a plant-based substitute for traditional waxes and fungicides, which helps minimize spoilage, prolong the freshness of products, improve appearance, and reduce worker contact with harsh chemicals.
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Fresh Formulaics has introduced a new line of "next generation" post-harvest solutions. The company offers plant-based alternatives to traditional waxes and fungicides, which can help minimize spoilage, extend the freshness of products, improve appearance, and reduce worker exposure.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Sorting & Packaging, Digital & Smart, Technology, and Germany
2025-01-16 15:00
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has already significantly impacted the industry in the past year. The focus is on avoiding packaging waste, establishing and promoting a circular economy, making packaging more easily recyclable, and encouraging more environmentally friendly practices.
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Tomatoes and melons are the main focus of Hazera and HM Clause's presence at Fruit Logistica.
2025-01-16 15:00
Hazera and HM Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will be presenting several innovative products at Fruit Logistica in February.
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