In line with the major event of the year, the European Championship in Germany, 'Bananaman' celebrated its premiere with a roadshow as support during the Germany games. Starting from the public viewing at Lake Constance, the roadshow went from Hamm across Germany all the way to Hamburg, where it...
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The rapidly increasing global demand and strong growth trajectory led Rockit to seek technology partners that offer efficient solutions for washing, sorting, and packaging apples, the companies share. This search has led Rockit Global to...
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In November of last year, the supervisory board of FruitMasters and the board of directors of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed to initiate a process to explore potential cooperation paths. The potential collaboration was aimed at promoting growth ambitions and strengthening their joint position as...
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This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability"
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Austria: Sparse harvest of pome fruits expected for 2024
2024-07-16 11:00
After an above-average warm start to the year (January, February, and March), extreme frost events followed. In combination with vegetation starting around three weeks earlier than usual, a week-long frost from April 16 caused severe damage.
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Netherlands: More organic products in the school fruit program
2024-07-16 11:00
In comparison to the regulations for the last school year, the share of organic products and the compensation for suppliers have been adjusted. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality, and Nature, Femke Wiersma, to the Lower House. In the national strategy for...
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Hungary: Moderate to good berry season expected
2024-07-16 08:00
Raspberries, blackberries, red currants, and gooseberries also started ripening ahead of schedule. According to forecasts from the State Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the fruit industry can expect a moderately good berry harvest this year.
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Favorable cultivation conditions in India and China were able to more than offset weather-related losses in the EU, Turkey, and the United States, according to the report. Production in the EU is expected to decrease due to weather-related losses in Italy.
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Freshfel: Reductions in advertising budgets threaten fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU.
2024-07-15 09:00
"While the EU is cutting its budget for promotional measures, global competitors like the USA continue to invest millions in promoting American food and agricultural exports," says Philippe Binard, General Delegate of Freshfel Europe. "This highlights the"
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Germany: Increasing supply of iceberg lettuce
2024-07-11 13:00
The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to...
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Prof. Dr. Rüschen will present the results of a study as a keynote speaker on September 24th. The study is still being analyzed, so you can expect to receive the most up-to-date data! The topic of the study is an investigation into which factors are truly relevant when it comes to purchasing fruit.
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New BLE market report for week 27: Strawberries in focus
2024-07-10 13:00
Domestic offers evidently shaped the events. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but all of them had a purely complementary character. The availability had generally become slightly restricted. Interest was occasionally evident.
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KRONEN: Optimizations on the GS 20 band cutting machine
2024-07-10 09:00
The proven machine is a classic in KRONEN's machine portfolio and processes fruit, salad, vegetables, and a variety of other different foods with a capacity of up to four tons per hour.
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Research: Biomarkers in strawberries determine taste and quality.
2024-07-10 09:00
A team from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, together with researchers from Serbia, has for the first time examined various strawberry varieties using ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry to determine the distribution of biomarkers in the fruit. The chemists found that: The
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Local carrots kick off the season with a celebration.
2024-07-10 09:00
This year, the sixth carrot season opening took place at the isi Ismaninger Feldgemüse farm near Munich (the Fruchthandel Magazin extensively reported on the company in issue 1-2/2024). The farm opened its doors on July 5, 2024, allowing visitors to participate in the festivities.
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Brazil: Melon and Mango Production on the Rise
2024-07-09 11:00
According to Abrafrutas, the Brazilian association for fruit exporters, the significant increase in melon production in the state of Rio Grande do Norte is particularly noteworthy. The harvest volume is expected to increase from 644,000 tons in the 2022/23 season to an estimated 829,000 tons in the 2032/33 campaign.
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Netherlands: Van Kessel Fruit B.V. acquires three Oskam companies
2024-07-09 08:00
Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the lack of a successor within the company as reasons for this decision.
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Science Council presents recommendations for agricultural, food, and nutritional sciences.
2024-07-08 13:00
How can science, business, civil society, and politics work together to best protect the climate, environment, and biodiversity, ensure food security, and support farmers in a way that ensures...
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UNIKA: Forces unite against the reed-glass-winged leafhopper
2024-07-08 11:00
Other crops used in agriculture and relevant to vegetable cultivation are also affected by disease-causing pathogens transmitted by cicadas. Despite extensive research efforts, there are currently neither all the necessary fundamentals nor solutions for the affected agricultural sector.
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Currently, Frutas Montosa produces more than 1 million cups weekly and has over ten different recipes for guacamole sauces and fresh avocado pulp. The guacamole from Frutas Montosa is made only from fresh avocados at optimal ripeness, resulting in high-quality products.
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