Peru: Dragon fruit with great potential
2024-08-22 17:00
Accordingly, the fruit has become an important crop in several regions of the country, utilizing its adaptability to various climates and soils. The cultivation of pitahaya in Peru originated in the Peruvian jungle, where it has been grown since ancient times.
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Seeka reports a significant net profit in the first half of 2024.
2024-08-22 12:00
The CEO Michael Franks stated that the kiwi volume has recovered after two difficult seasons. "In New Zealand, our fruit production increased by 17 million trays, a 53% growth compared to 2023, and our Australian production also experienced an improvement."
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Claudio Scalise, who was born on May 21, 1958 in Calabria, moved to Bologna after finishing school, where he obtained a degree in agriculture and specialized in economic and trade policy issues. Later, he became the founder and managing director.
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QS Academy: Live online seminar on the origin label Germany.
2024-08-22 12:00
Since that time, among other things, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes can also be labeled with the origin mark "Germany - Good from German Agriculture". The requirement for labeling is the complete production in Germany. A new live online seminar is also available.
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Poland: Vegetable production suffers first from excess moisture, then from drought.
2024-08-21 11:00
This year's cabbage harvest is estimated at around 593,000 tons, with the yield of late varieties expected to have a crucial influence on the final figure. Cauliflower production is estimated at 111,000 tons. The onion harvest could increase this year due to an expansion of.
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Wastewater utilization: Pilot plant in vegetable cultivation
2024-08-20 10:00
According to ISOE, the plants in the facility are supplied with nutrients through a solution in containers without soil. These systems were chosen because they have already proven to be water-efficient. The HypoWave system is expected to shine by using treated water instead of fresh water as typically used.
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Lower Saxony promotes future prospects for the people in Ukraine.
2024-08-20 09:00
With this funding, Lower Saxony demonstrates solidarity with the people in Ukraine. The money will go towards a center for organic vegetables in the Mykolaiv Oblast, aiming to convert seasonal jobs in vegetable processing into year-round positions in the medium term. The region is...
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Fresh Del Monte presents the fruit snack Fruitini.
2024-08-19 14:00
"In recent times, 'healthy snacking' has gained popularity and fruit has increasingly become a go-to snack. Children and adults are opting for fruit-based snacks more frequently, especially when they come in the form of 'convenience food'. The Fresh Del Monte Fruitinis offer a"
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Egypt: Increase in fruit exports
2024-08-19 12:00
reefertrends reported this, citing a report from the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. According to the report, a total of 2,077,386 tons of citrus fruits accounted for a large portion of these exports. Fresh potatoes followed closely behind with 957,481 tons.
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Austria: 100 million euros in drought damages
2024-08-19 12:00
In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the.
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Straw as a valuable resource in mushroom production.
2024-08-19 11:00
The so-called mycelium, which is the entire underground network of hyphae of a fungus, is, according to the Green Media House (GMH), much larger than the aboveground fruiting bodies. "For the fungus, the fruiting bodies are - according to current knowledge - more of a means to an end: they serve as."
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Lower Saxony: Fruit farmers expect a good harvest.
2024-08-19 10:00
Climate extremes have always existed, but their frequency has noticeably increased due to climate change. "The Alte Land, with its moderate climate, however, has a real location advantage," says Schliecker gratefully.
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HEPRO: Influencer presents pineapple peeler - pomegranate juicer is ready to launch
2024-08-16 13:00
The HEPRO GmbH is delighted with the impressive response to the presentation of their pineapple peeling machine by a well-known influencer. According to the company, the Instagram video in which the influencer showcases the product to her followers has generated tremendous interest worldwide.
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Foodcons: Better with a system for onions and potatoes
2024-08-16 11:00
For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better.
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Origins in the promotional campaigns featuring pears are shifting.
2024-08-15 16:00
Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020...
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Mission Produce: Record-breaking half-year balance for the avocado and mango category in the USA
2024-08-15 14:00
Although avocado prices have increased by 21% compared to last year, demand has decreased by 1%. In the second quarter, the average price per avocado was $1.20. Sales reached 354 million pounds of avocados, which is equivalent to the amount of water needed to grow more than
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Fully recyclable packaging for Looye Joyn
2024-08-15 12:00
The new packaging consists of an open, rectangular container with rounded corners and a paper wrap. Consumers can see the vine tomatoes directly in this packaging. Additionally, the new container holds 400g of premium tomatoes, instead of the previous 375g. And all this at a
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Bördegarten/Wimex Group: Greenhouse for environmental education in schools and kindergartens.
2024-08-14 16:00
The club members built the 40 m2 greenhouse themselves, it was donated by the vegetable producer Bördegarten from the Köthen district of Arensdorf, a subsidiary of the agricultural company Wimex. The Green Thumb club is involved in the area.
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Portugal: Strategy plan needed for water resources management
2024-08-14 13:00
According to the press release, as reported by reefertrends, 81% of the sales of fruits, vegetables, and flowers produced in Portugal are accounted for by the European Union (EU), with the main destination countries being Spain (32%), France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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Great Britain: Asda expands business with "Scotty" cherries
2024-08-13 13:00
Through the agreement, Asda will expand the sale of "Scotty" branded products from the producer on fresh fruit with its own label, including an annual delivery of 3 million cherries, reefertrends reports. Hally Marshall began cultivating in the 1930s.
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