According to information from the Green Media House (GMH), asparagus growers are repeatedly criticised for the use of film on their fields. They often argue with false claims and half-truths. read more

Six months before the next Fruit Attraction, more than 90 % of last year's exhibitors have already confirmed their participation again, according to the fair. In the 15th Fruit Attraction, which will take place in Madrid from 3 - 5 October, the organisation expects to surpass its numbers
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In 2023, the Andean country began exporting pitahaya, following trial exports in 2022. The deliveries are still very manageable in terms of volume, but the industry has high expectations, according to agraria.pe. read more

Apples of the Cameo variety are now available at Kaufland packaged in silphia. As the subsidiary of the Schwarz Group announced, apples and cress of the own brand K-Bio will also be offered in the new packaging in the coming weeks and months. The packaging paper based on
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At the official state launch of the school garden project "Kids to the Tuber", there was a special premiere at the Kurpfalz School in Dannstadt-Schauernheim. Before the first tubers were planted together in the raised bed of the primary school, the
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"For many people, a festive, good and substantial meal with the family is an essential part of the Easter holidays. Since people don't always eat all their leftovers during the extensive holiday meals, creative leftover cooking, for example, can be a great way to make a difference.
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The world's agricultural and food systems provide jobs for about 15% of the world's population of around 8 billion people. This is according to a study on employment in the global agri-food sector, published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
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The early start of vegetation together with the recent low night temperatures have caused serious frost damage in Austrian fruit growing, according to information from the 'Agricultural Information Centre' (AIZ). According to the report, stone fruit with apricots are particularly affected,
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The company will close its branch in Zonhoven about two and a half years after opening, according to a report in the daily newspaper "De Tijd". It is the first closure of the Dutch supermarket challenger in Flanders. read more

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Hong Kong is the overseas event of the world's leading trade fair FRUIT LOGISTICA and will take place this year from 6-8 September at the AsiaWorld-Expo. read more

The Swiss Fruit Growers' Association welcomed over a hundred delegates and guests to this year's Delegates' Meeting in Bern. With the launch of the national industry programme 'Sustainability Fruit' and the first-time holding of a professional championship, the
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The asparagus qualities in this country are good and the producers are prepared for the season. However, the general conditions in asparagus cultivation are becoming increasingly difficult, as was shown at the "International Workshop on Quality Control Fruit & Vegetables" in Bonn - organised by the
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Since 2006, a committee has awarded an annual prize to an old potato variety to draw attention to the diversity. Similar to apples, there are many more varieties of potatoes than are offered in the supermarket. Around 300 potato varieties are still cultivated in Germany, as the
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After the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine in spring 2022 was followed by a seamless transition to the next crisis, which also severely shook agriculture, vegetable growing and thus also Reichenau-Gemüse with its associated family farms, informed the
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The cooperative fruit and vegetable sector in Baden-Württemberg looks back on an "immensely" challenging 2022. Looking ahead to 2023, the President of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative Association (BWGV), Dr Roman Glaser, does not see any quick improvement either.
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The fresh asparagus shoots sprout towards the warming sun - if it shines. At the moment, however, there is still a lack of sunshine. As the Landvolk press service reports, asparagus will be available in some farm shops and stalls at Easter, but not yet across the board.
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The Dutch O+G umbrella organisation GroentenFruit Huis welcomes in principle the plans of the food association CBL to achieve a uniform sustainability standard with a sound economic model together with Dutch farmers and gardeners. "The actors
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The Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BDI) is relying on continuity in its board of directors. As the industry umbrella organisation announced, Dr. Christian von Boetticher was re-elected chairman of the board at the general meeting. Also the deputy chairman
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Apple growers from Val Venosta travel to Germany to present their organic Kanzi® to end consumers in tegut...supermarkets: This was the latest sales promotion campaign organised and carried out by VIP, the association of fruit and vegetable producers from Val Venosta.
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