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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Despite a largely dry summer in 2022, a similarly good bush berry harvest as in the previous year was again recorded. According to the State Statistical Office, around 8,770 t of bush berries were produced on 1,489 ha in Baden-Württemberg in 2022. This means that the
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Consumer sentiment in Germany continues to recover. This is the result of the current consumer barometer of the German Retail Association (HDE). According to this, the index has risen for the fourth month in a row and more significantly than in any previous month. read more

As of 1 March 2023, fenaco Landesprodukte will be renamed Inoverde. Union-Fruits, Léman Fruits and Steffen-Ris as well as other existing brands will continue as sub-brands. With the new and modern appearance, the company will be more aware of its national activities as well as its
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Fyffes invites retailers and distributors to visit the Fyffes team at the fair in Berlin and see how the company is bringing its vision of "Shaping wellbeing for the world" to life. With Win Together, one of the core values of Fyffes will be presented at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA.
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IDEAL melons with the special Harvest Indicator feature is a Syngenta patent-pending innovation. read more