Using the CRISPR-Cas technique, the doctoral student succeeded in precisely modifying specific genes in individual chicory plants, potentially giving the plant haploid characteristics. A haploid plant has only one set of chromosomes instead of two, which allows the plant to
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The partners of the international business cluster 'Netherlands Fruit Basket Bulgaria' undertook their first business trip to the country, according to a report by the information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. Between the 1st and 5th of April, they visited Bulgarian producer companies for...
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The three-day event, which was attended by 45 countries and eight Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo, and Paraná), brought together the entire production chain of the sector and 12,000 visitors. At the first...
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Organic Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association: Season start for regional organic tomatoes
2024-04-22 16:00
From now on, consumers could purchase fresh tomatoes from local regions, marking the transition from imported goods to domestic fruit and vegetable production. This, according to the announcement, not only guarantees the best possible freshness, taste, and lack of residues, but also contributes to.
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Until May 31, the competition will take place initially in a virtual environment. The top five teams will advance to the next phase, where they will receive their own greenhouse in Bleiswijk in the fall to grow tomatoes there as sustainably as possible and fully autonomously.
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France: Apricot producers lament weather-related losses
2024-04-19 14:00
The rains could lead to the scattering of the blossoms, where pollen washed away by rain could contribute to the interruption of fruit production - a phenomenon that is otherwise uncommon in the Mediterranean region, according to agricultural meteorologist Dr. Serge Zaka on the news service X (formerly Twitter).
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Chinese researchers develop two-colored dragon fruit
2024-04-19 13:00
This variety is the result of a five-year collaboration between the scientific research team of the university, the Yangling Qingpita Garden Dragon Fruit Cultivation Professional Cooperative, and the Yangling District Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Supervision Center.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Italy, Fresh Convenience, Market Report April
2024-04-18 10:00
Radishes are popular among many consumers due to their crisp texture and slightly spicy flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Radishes are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. The cultivation of radishes has been on the rise.
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Zespri is ready for a strong season in China as the KiwiBrothersTM make their debut.
2024-04-17 10:00
The KiwiBrother mascots opened the season at Nangang Port and welcomed the arrival of the first New Zealand kiwi harvest on board the charter ship Kowhai, which arrived in Shanghai at the end of March.
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Turkey: The signs for the cherry season are looking promising.
2024-04-16 12:00
A piece of good news after three consecutive years affected by difficult weather conditions, as reported by fruitnet.com. "I expect the season to start 15 days earlier than in 2016," said Gündüz. Gündüz also mentioned that flowering and pollination would occur earlier.
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The Swiss asparagus season has begun.
2024-04-16 09:00
The growth of asparagus is very temperature-dependent. As long as it is below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth slowly begins at 10°C. As temperatures rise, growth suddenly accelerates. At 13°C, they grow 2 to 3 cm, at 17°C, five centimeters per day.
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On October 10th, the National Day of Fruit and Vegetables is celebrated in the Netherlands.
2024-04-11 12:00
"We also want to point out that we can all eat much more of it. After all, fruits and vegetables have many positive effects on health and sustainability. And ultimately, we want to provide consumers with suggestions on how they can do this. Everyone can"
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FRESKON will start on April 11th - 267 exhibitors are registered.
2024-04-10 13:00
At the FRESKON International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables, organized by TIF-HELEXPO, there are 201 direct exhibitors from 15 countries participating (Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Bulgaria, New Zealand, China, Burundi, Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland).
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FRESKON will start on April 11th - 267 exhibitors are registered.
2024-04-10 13:00
At the FRESKON International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables organized by TIF-HELEXPO, there are 201 direct exhibitors from 15 countries participating (Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Bulgaria, New Zealand, China, Burundi, Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland).
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Instead of researching precise details about strawberries and potatoes, the interest of the associations was to develop recommendations for the industry on how to better reach young people - in their language, in their media. The results of this study have now been published.
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Instead of researching precise details about strawberries and potatoes, the interest of the associations was to develop recommendations for the industry to better reach young people - in their language, in their media. The results of this study have now been published.
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Spain: Royal launches first stone fruit in April
2024-04-09 15:00
Due to the recent and long-awaited rainfall, as well as the cold winter of 2024, the fruits have developed excellently. This year, there will be a production of good sizes. The harvest has started with fruits of caliber A and good ripeness.
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ZSVR: LUCID packaging register makes the market for packaging recycling fairer and more transparent
2024-04-09 15:00
According to the ZSVR, this figure shows that the packaging recycling market has become more transparent and fairer. More and more companies are assuming product responsibility for their packaging. Companies have had to assume financial product responsibility for their packaging since 1993.
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Spain: Royal to launch first stone fruit in April
2024-04-09 15:00
Thanks to the recent and long-awaited rainfall, as well as the cold winter of 2024, the fruits have developed excellently. This year, there will be a production of good sizes. The harvest has started with fruits of caliber A and good ripeness.
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Asparagus harvest has started in North Rhine-Westphalia
2024-04-08 12:00
The temperature in recent weeks has ensured that the asparagus has been able to grow well. The reported warm weather for the coming days is also ideal for the asparagus. In order for the harvest to get off to a good start, a longer dry period would now be desirable.
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