Andreas Sewing has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Member of the Executive Board of Enza Zaden with effect from 1 May 2023. He is currently Vice President of Research and Development at BASF/Nunhems. Previously, he held several senior positions in the areas of
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In 2022, 175 farms in North Rhine-Westphalia produced 8,442 t of bushberries on 1,145 ha of cultivated area. According to Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen, the statistical office of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, based on the final results of the shrub berry survey, the harvest volume was 11.5 % higher than in the previous year.
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A reform of the turnover tax is "long overdue" according to the Federal Audit Office. In addition, the federal authority in Bonn urges that the catalogue of benefits be "fundamentally revised". Each individual benefit should be evaluated and weaknesses identified.
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The culinary creations from "Germany - My Garden. are now available directly on your mobile phone. From classic recipes to exotic delights and from baking recipes to 3-course meals, the app offers plenty of inspiring recipe ideas, all based on seasonal fruit and vegetables.
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In this interview with Adéle Ackermann, Marketing Manager at Clemengold International, one of the topics is the important role that brand marketing can play in creating added value. read more

At the end of January, the stock level for apples was 41,285 t, 5,497 t below that of 2022 (46,782 t) and 3,868 t below that of 2021 (45,153 t). The stock draw in January is not exhilarating and at 7,162 t is 248 t below the four-year average of 7,410 t, according to Swisscofel and the
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With 28.5 dt/ha, the yield of raspberries in the open was about 25 % below the six-year average of 38.2 dt/ha. Outdoor blueberries achieved a yield of only 25.9 dt/ha. This means that the yield is at the level of 2021 (26.2 dt/ha), but significantly below the
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The stock reduction of organic apples in January amounted to about 946 t, which is more than 100 t more than in January of the last two years, Swisscofel and Biosuisse report.   read more

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the insecticide Minecto One on the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. read more

Two opposing developments led to a change in the top 10 most frequently advertised fruits last year. Due to a strong decrease in the number of advertising impulses for mangoes and at the same time significantly expanded advertising activities for
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In practice, there are various solutions for the production of fruit, vegetables and agricultural crops. They differ primarily in their approach to plant protection against diseases and pests. Some use all possible solutions, such as the use of
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This European project aims to highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture. It also aims to raise consumer awareness of the climate and environmental benefits of sustainable agriculture. The project focuses on
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HACCP is one of the central tasks when it comes to food hygiene in a company. Both the legislator and the standard setter require the company's internal hazard analysis. In addition, the training of employees on the subject of HACCP is a key factor.
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The direct importer of fresh fruit and vegetables Port International and the Hungarian cucumber producer Zeiler Hungária are linked by a long-standing partnership. What makes the production facility so special and distinguishes the cooperation, report the two managing directors André
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The Association of Italian Nurseries CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) will be at FRUIT LOGISTICA with numerous new varieties: apples, pears and environmentally friendly strawberries will be presented at the stand. In particular, we will present our latest apple variety:
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The Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) renews its clear criticism of the European proposals for sustainable plant protection on the occasion of the hearing in the Committee for Food and Agriculture of the German Bundestag on plant protection on 6 February 2023. read more

foodProcess is an innovative software solution that assists with the packaging process. In combination with TopControl's precise weighing solutions, the company says it should be easy to reduce giveaway, keep labour costs under control and increase productivity.
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The ongoing demonstrations inside Peru have had a clear impact on the country's fruit exports. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, the road blockades in particular have played a large part in this. read more

"Even though it is repeatedly claimed that fruit and vegetables are becoming a luxury good, the figures clearly speak a different language," explained Dieter Krauß, President of the Deutscher Fruchthandelsverband e.V. (DFHV), on the occasion of the upcoming FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. In total
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