Hover flies are vital for humans and nature.
2025-04-03 09:00
Insects like houseflies, fruit flies, blowflies, hoverflies, and mosquitoes all belong to the order Diptera, which includes over 125,000 known species and possibly over a million species in total. The new study shows that nearly 600 of these species...
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Future of nutrition: healthy, regional, and affordable?
2025-04-02 14:00
The attributes healthy (66%), regional (51%), and affordable (36%) were ranked highest. According to the study, there are significant differences, especially in terms of cost aspect: While only 27% of people with a household net income of at least 3,500 euros chose the attribute
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Colombia: Significant increase in blueberry production expected
2025-04-01 11:00
This would represent an increase of 669.23%, as reported by reefertrends, citing estimates from the Unit for Rural Agricultural Planning (UPRA). This growth is based on the potential for new cultivation areas in Antioquia, Cauca, the coffee region, Nariño, and other regions.
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Research Center Hoogstraten and Vegetable Cultivation Research Station are being renamed to HARVESTIS.
2025-03-31 11:00
After an intense but positive process, there appeared to be enough common ground to strive for a unified organization. At the beginning of week 13, the members of the two leadership bodies as well as the directors of BelOrta and Coöperatie Hoogstraten signed a agreement.
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South Africa: Challenges for exports are increasing because Cape Town port continues to have problems.
2025-03-31 10:00
"The result was that apple shipments worth two weeks arrived simultaneously at multiple markets, leading to price fluctuations and logistical bottlenecks," said the leading exporter Tru-Cape Marketing.
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The conference took place at a very special location, namely on the ship "MS Rigi". It was opened by Jürg Hess, President of the Swiss Fruit Association, with the words: "Today we are setting sail together - not only on Lake Zug, but also with groundbreaking"
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Asparagus season is starting - due to the weather conditions, there is still a limited supply.
2025-03-28 10:00
After many parts of Germany have already enjoyed numerous hours of sunshine and spring-like weather, the weather pattern has changed once again recently. In many regions, it remained overcast and nighttime temperatures dropped further. This affected the availability of asparagus.
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The future of organic fruit farming at the center of the first Organic Symposium by BioMasters.
2025-03-28 10:00
Under the leadership of Michaël Wilde from The Organic Embassy and Peter van der Schoot from BioMasters, the first Organic Symposium was opened at Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt. An afternoon followed with insights into the future of the organic sector. Market developments, financial aspects, were discussed.
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YouGov Consumer Index: Increase in fruit consumption, decline in vegetables and potatoes.
2025-03-28 10:00
In February 2025, the volume is only one percent higher than the same month last year. The price level increase of almost two percent contributes to a value appreciation of three percent, which means that the segment is still outperforming the overall market disproportionately.
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Reefertrends reports this. According to them, growth is further enhanced by advances in domestic fruit breeding, as new varieties are being developed to adapt to the various climate zones of the country. These include the apple varieties Blagodatnoe Koltso and Krymskoe Zolotistoe.
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This is reported by reefertrends. According to this, the growth is further enhanced by advances in domestic fruit breeding, as new varieties are being developed that are adapted to the various climate zones of the country. These include the apple varieties Blagodatnoe Koltso, Krymskoe Zolotistoe.
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Brazil: Efficient water management increases mango yields
2025-03-27 10:00
Abrafrutas, the Brazilian Association of Fruit Producers and Exporters, recently informed about a study conducted by Embrapa Semiárido, a research division of the Brazilian agricultural research organization Embrapa.
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Job offer: Sales Assistant (m/f/d) - at Westfalia Fruit GmbH
2025-03-27 08:00
Westfalia Fruit GmbH is part of one of the leading multinational providers of fresh fruit and related products for international markets. As the German subsidiary, we are one of the largest importers of exotic products such as avocado, mango, and pomegranates.
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Scheerkohl is closely connected to the history of Bremen. In fact, the vitamin-rich spring vegetable was once mentioned in the city's constitution. When Bremen gave itself a new constitution in 1813 after the withdrawal of the French, it stated that prisoners were to be fed Scheerkohl in the spring.
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New Zealand: Interruption in fresh vegetable production threatens affordability and availability
2025-03-24 13:00
New Zealand vegetable farmers are increasingly concerned about the impact of regulatory restrictions on their ability to continue supplying the market. The horticulture sector is advocating for high-quality and affordable vegetables to be on the tables of...
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Integrated and ecological methods and biodiversity: How do they impact the stability and productivity of fruit crops?
2025-03-24 12:00
Biodiversity has a significant impact on the stability and productivity of fruit crops. In monocultures, there is a higher risk of excessive proliferation of pathogens and pests compared to diversified crops. Moreover, a greater diversity of...
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Edeka becomes nutrition partner of the men's national soccer team
2025-03-24 12:00
As part of the collaboration, attention-grabbing campaigns, numerous activities directly in Edeka stores, contests, and exclusive collection promotions are planned. The partnership was first visible during the Germany vs Italy national game.
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BVEO Board elections in Konstanz - The executive board represents all product categories and regions for fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms.
2025-03-24 11:00
Daniel Bädorf, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Langförden-Oldenburg Producer Wholesale Market Cooperative, Jürgen Nüssle, Managing Director of the Württemberg Fruit Cooperative Raiffeisen eG, Michael Penzkofer, Managing Director of the Main-Danube Horticultural Center eG, and Thomas Schlich, Managing Director.
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Niederlade: The Next Fruit 4.0 - Technological Innovations Signify a Major Step Forward for the Fruit Sector
2025-03-21 14:00
Approximately 60 consortium partners and other interested parties gathered at the Fruit Research Centre (FRC) in Randwijk to conclude the project The Next Fruit 4.0. Over the past four years, this project has focused on technological innovations aimed at improving fruit cultivation.
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Lidl UK is investing 500 million pounds in a school program - teachers admit to gaps in education.
2025-03-21 11:00
The free initiative offering fun, interactive workshops on fruits and vegetables aims to reach a quarter of a million primary school students in its first year alone. The goal is to ensure that more children can gain practical experience with fresh foods.
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