In its coalition agreement, the German government has set itself the goal of 30 % organic farming by 2030. A new scientific study by the Technical University of Munich shows the positive environmental effects of organic farming and how it reduces costs for society,
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Under this agreement, Bayer says it will exclusively distribute selected M2i products for the control of harmful lepidoptera in crops such as stone and pome fruits, tomatoes and grapes. read more

We are expecting 20.4 million tray carton equivalents, which would be a similar result to last year", Terry Meikle, managing director of New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI), is quoted as saying by Rural News. read more

Green and white asparagus pieces pre-cooked in their own juice, ready to cook. This gives a more intense flavour with a longer shelf life. read more

For years there were disagreements and legal disputes, now an agreement has been reached: The discounter will be brought together under a unified holding company in the form of a Stiftung & Co. KG in the coming months, media report with reference to Aldi Nord. read more

For the second time in a row, a popular food plant has won the race for poisonous plant of the year. And once again, it shows that our food also has a dark side that many people are unaware of, shares the Botanical Special Garden
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In the current arable crop estimate, the Dutch statistical office CBS estimates the gross yield of seed onions in 2022 at 1.2 million tonnes. This would be the lowest value since 2018. read more

With over 2 million ha of organic farmland, Italy is well on its way to establishing itself as a European leader. With these figures, the country is well positioned to achieve the goal of the "Farm to Fork" strategy. Data from an analysis of the Italian market
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Based on preliminary figures, Hapag Lloyd closed its 175th anniversary with EBITDA of 20.5 billion US dollars (19.4 billion euros). EBIT grew to 18.5 billion US dollars (17.5 billion euros). According to the company, higher freight rates contributed significantly to this. read more

The Port of Bilbao sees these three features as crucial in the logistical operations for the fruit and vegetable sector and also offers them to shippers and logistics companies. At FRUIT LOGISTICA, the Port Authority intends to showcase these advantages. At stand A-61 in
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The fresh vegetables business, which was sold for US$293m subject to certain adjustments, includes the processing and sale of whole produce such as iceberg, romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, asparagus, artichokes, according to Dole,
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To this end, the Brussels-based authority unveiled a "new deal for pollinators" to complement the nature conservation package as part of the Green Deal sustainability strategies. The initiative is a revision of the predecessor presented in 2018 and includes targets for 2030
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"Successfully implementing ambitious climate protection. On the way to climate neutrality": The newly developed guide helps companies in the food industry to consider the topic of climate protection holistically and to set the necessary course for a resource-saving production method.
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Future Crops, based in Poeldijk in the far west of the Netherlands, was declared bankrupt by the District Court of The Hague on 24 January, according to a report in the Financieele Dagblad. read more

For the residue monitoring, QS Fachgesellschaft Obst, Gemüse, -Kartoffeln GmbH (QS) evaluated a total of 17,047 samples from 41 countries of origin in the period from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022. Only 115 samples (0.67%) were found to exceed the statutory limits.
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"Transparency throughout the supply chain serves as a pillar in our daily actions. Transparency creates trust and lays the foundation for long-term relationships. It was not without reason that the cooperative was able to convince producers last year to go back to
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The first tree in the zero-emission orchard was planted on 26 January 2023. The read more

By the end of 2030, the greenhouses are to run 80 % without fossil fuels, then 100 % by the end of 2040. The energy demand load for greenhouses is divided into base load (80 %) and peak load (20 %). The latter must be available quickly. Therefore, for the time being, the base load should be fossil-free.
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GFI Deutsche Frischemärkte e.V. (GFI) has been represented at FRUIT LOGISTICA for over 20 years and is a permanent fixture in the industry. At the Vitamin G joint stand, the German-speaking wholesale markets present themselves, according to their own statements, as a versatile and high-quality trading and sales company.
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