The Peruvian blueberry season has started positively.
2024-10-10 00:00
Berry Fresh is excited about the beginning of the Peruvian blueberry season. The main factors contributing to the success of this season are the company's emphasis on flavor achieved through its exclusive genetics and well-established, expert farming techniques that prioritize quality. The company is dedicated to providing premium, flavor-forward blueberries.
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Avocado tourism is thriving in South Africa.
2024-10-10 00:00
Awokado ewoluowało z prostego owocu w globalne zjawisko, obecnie na czele unikalnego trendu podróżniczego: turystyki awokado. Ta nisza w ramach turystyki kulinarnej oferuje podróżnym pełne zanurzenie w świecie awokado, łącząc przygody kulinarne z doświadczeniami farm-to-table.
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The company is well positioned in greenhouse crops such as bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, and melon; and in outdoor crops, especially in processing pepper, celery, and lettuces. This
read moreIdentification and control of bird's-eye pearlwort in greenhouse container production
2024-10-10 00:00
Birdeye pearlwort (Sagina procumbens), also known as pearlwort, is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a low-growing, moss-like plant that typically acts as a spreading cool-season annual. However, it can also persist as a short-lived perennial under favorable conditions.
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A new robotic avocado production line incorporates automation into the processing of avocados.
2024-10-10 00:00
Rosbot Avocado Solution, developed by Kronen GmbH in response to the growing popularity of avocados and the resulting increase in harvested and processed quantities, is currently posing new challenges for the food industry.
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Companies are introducing the first sustainable packaging for frozen potatoes, made from bio-renewable materials.
2024-10-10 00:00
In a collaborative effort, SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OPACKGROUP have joined forces in a value chain initiative to create sustainable packaging for frozen pre-fried potato products. This groundbreaking packaging is made using SABIC polymer sourced from mass-balance certified bio-renewable feedstock.
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Sezon zbiorów greckich pomarańczy Valencia zbliża się do mety, która znajduje się pod koniec października. Pan George Mpekiaris, współwłaściciel firmy pakującej owoce cytrusowe Sparta Valley Fruits z Laconii w Grecji, zauważa poprawę popytu i cen od końca lipca. Jak mówi:
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UK: "Studenci florystyki zainspirowani wizytą na targu kwiatowym"
2024-10-10 00:00
A group of twenty students from Plumpton College's floristry school visited the New Covent Garden Flower Market in Nine Elms for the first time on Tuesday, October 1st. The students, who are typically located at their campus in Plumpton, Sussex, experienced the sights and smells of the market during an organized tour.
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Michigan blueberry growers are facing challenges to their viability due to increasing labor costs and operational expenses.
2024-10-10 00:00
The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments.
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Coop. La Palma at Fruit Attraction: Agriculture with social, environmental, and cooperative purpose
2024-10-10 00:00
< p > Cooperativa La Palma continues to demonstrate that it works thoroughly with the entire agri-food value chain with which it shares the purpose of positively impacting the environment; that of feeding consciously; that of using natural resources responsibly. And the of < /p >
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Obesity day, increase the hours of nutrition education in schools.
2024-10-10 00:00
To reduce the risks related to obesity and incorrect consumption patterns, there is a need for a commitment towards prevention by increasing the hours of nutrition education in schools and improving the quality of school canteen meals based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. This is the call.
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Sogemi has allocated 3 million euros for the new fruit and vegetable pavilion in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
2024-10-10 00:00
Sogemi, the company that manages the Milan Food Market, is among the first approved for PNRR funding for the project "Development of logistics for wholesale agri-food markets." The 3 million euros advance payment (maximum amount obtainable as an advance)
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Wholesalers are calling for the resignation of the Melbourne Market Authority Board.
2024-10-10 00:00
Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. The MMA, a government-owned entity that acts as the landlord for the market, intends to raise the yearly rent for its wholesaler tenants by more than 100 percent over the course of the next decade.
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Mexico has surpassed Peru in the export of asparagus to the UK.
2024-10-10 00:00
Mexico had been the world's top supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru regained the top spot after a five-year hiatus, pushing Mexico into second place. Since then, Mexico has been concentrating on expanding its market presence in areas also targeted by Peru.
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Belarus is experiencing a significant increase in sales of locally grown apples and vegetables.
2024-10-10 00:00
Belarus has reported a significant increase in the sales of locally grown apples and vegetables, as the country aims to meet its domestic demand for produce during the off-season. Alexei Bogdanov, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, pointed out that both last year and in the current
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The floods in the north put the production at risk.
2024-10-10 00:00
The increasing occurrence of extreme events along the peninsula is causing significant damage to agriculture, especially to fruits and vegetables, with hailstorms, tornadoes, heavy rainfalls, heatwaves, and windstorms. In these days, the particularly adverse weather conditions.
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Peat-free mushrooms are part of a sustainability initiative, a first for UK supermarkets.
2024-10-10 00:00
W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty.
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In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival.
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Indie: 'Kryzys kwiatowy w Jalpaiguri przed świętem Durga Puja'
2024-10-10 00:00
With Durga Puja around the corner, florists in Jalpaiguri are facing a challenging situation due to a severe shortage of lotus flowers, which are essential for the Durga Puja rituals. The floods in South Bengal have disrupted the flower supply chain, creating a crisis that has left traders struggling to meet the demand.
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Rainy day on the second day of Fruit Attraction.
2024-10-10 00:00
The second day of an event is typically the busiest, and while this may also be true for Fruit Attraction, the difference wasn't as significant as one might anticipate. Some halls even experienced a decrease in foot traffic, despite the rain dampening any outdoor events and prompting attendees to spend more time inside the halls.
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