Exports thus reached 884 t in the first four months. The main markets are the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, France and Canada. Currently, figs are grown in the Andean country on 600 ha in the regions of Ica, Tacna, Arequipa and Lima. read more

After the protest blockades were lifted at the end of January, grape producers and exporters in the Ica region are trying to get back to normal. However, they are only succeeding with difficulty, simfruit reports with reference to Bloomberg. read more

Swamp cress has long been known as a problematic weed in Swiss vegetable production. A new Agroscope fact sheet shows what problems it causes and how it can be controlled. read more

This season will not go down in history as a normal campaign for Almeria's greenhouse producers. First the high temperatures in autumn and the warm beginning of winter and now the persistently low temperatures have led to the unusual
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Leading citrus players from around the world came together during FRUIT LOGISTICA to analyse the industry's place in current trends in fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as market developments in Europe, particularly in Germany. The meeting was part of the
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The Global Climate Change Alliance, launched by the EU in 2007 to help poor developing countries cope with climate change, has not lived up to expectations. This is according to a special report by the European Court of Auditors. The auditors had
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With a circular economy business model based on the principles of waste reduction and reuse, IFCO says it has enabled its supply chain customers to achieve significant environmental savings. read more

This gives FruitMasters the rights for apple production and sales of the variety and allows it to take the next step towards more sustainable fruit production, reports AGF Holland. The first production is expected for next season and is planned as a closed
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The entire road freight sector is dedicated to adapting to new climate-neutral energy sources and related technologies in order to implement the European Green Deal in a realistic and achievable way. The green transition of the road transport sector should be as fast as possible
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Bioland-Präsident Jan Plagge hat sich beim Biofach-Podium "Regulatory Frameworks for new types of genetic engineering in agriculture within and beyond the EU" mit Tia Loftsgard, Canada Organic Trade Association, zu Konsequenzen neuer Gentechnik geäußert. read more

Every year, the Laimburg Experimental Centre invites more than 145 representatives of agri-food stakeholders to actively participate in shaping the programme of activities. A total of 355 projects and activities are planned for 2023. Of the 42 new
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In mid-February, the number of promotional pushes for fresh vegetables is usually lower than in other weeks of the year. For the carnival days and also Valentine's Day, other product groups move into the focus of the trade and consumers. Is that also the case this year? read more

On the initiative of the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, the Federal Cabinet has adopted the draft of a second law amending the Organic Farming Act (ÖLG) and the Eco-labelling Act (ÖkoKennzG) to this end, according to the Federal Ministry of Food
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ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems to address the world's most pressing challenges. With its growing global network and focus on credible practice, ISEAL ensures that markets make a positive difference. "This is another step
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Group net sales were €23.4bn, up 8.1% in the fourth quarter and 6.9% in 2022 at constant exchange rates, and up 15.9% in the fourth quarter and 15.1% in 2022 at actual exchange rates, Ahold Delhaize said. read more

2022 The South African citrus industry has repeatedly asked the country's government to intervene in the dispute with the European Union over new false codling moth (FCM) regulations. Now the industry has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to draw a line under the new
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As an investor in avocado research, Westfalia operates an internationally renowned research programme from South Africa, backed by a dedicated team of in-house researchers, scientists and technicians who work in global coordination on several key academic
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Overall, shipments at the end of January were up by 2.63%. One reason for the good shipments is probably due to the fact that in the fourth quarter of 2022 the stocks in the customer countries were very high and therefore the goods were preferably loaded later so that they could still be shipped.
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"Living independently and being able to look after oneself well into old age means quality of life, because food is not just about eating, but also about community and culture. Open lunch tables in the neighbourhood or in the community can make an important contribution here.
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