Danish technology firm Newtec returns to Fruit Logistica in February, fresh from helping one of Scandinavia’s largest vegetable suppliers to automate its operations, minimise waste, and optimise its overall performance. read more

During the event, all organisational and technical steps that are essential for successfully passing audits are presented in detail. read more

According to WUR, the WFBR's approach is to test the possibilities of incorporating certain biologically derived monomers into polymers in order to increase their biodegradability through exposure to UV light. If this approach is successful, it will facilitate the enrichment and
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All farmers, all professional organisations and the entire agricultural sector are called upon to gather at the Brandenburg Gate (west side) on 18 December from 11 am. Together, they will express their indignation at the Federal Government's plans to introduce agricultural diesel and the
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When is a green kiwifruit not a green kiwifruit? When its origins are firmly rooted in the branch of the family tree that belongs to golden varieties known to horticulturalists as Actinidia chinensis. And when, as a result, that product combines a green kiwifruit’s typical acidity with the
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Cem Özdemir, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, said: "I think the EU Commission's decision to authorise glyphosate until 2033 is wrong and I don't think it is covered by the vote of the EU member states. German plant protection legislation must now be adapted,
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G+FLAS Life Sciences and Bayer AG have signed a letter of intent (LOI)  to collaborate on the development of novel CRISPR genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3.   read more

A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.  read more

A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.  read more

Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers in Australia has elected Andrew Tout as the new chairman of the board.   read more

Vegrow, has secured US$46m in a Series C funding round led by GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, with significant participation from existing investor Prosus Ventures, and continued support from Matrix Partners India, Elevation Capital, and Lightspeed.   read more

In view of the growing impact of water scarcity, the GlobalGAP Secretariat has organised a panel discussion on the responsible use of water. read more

Kent fresh produce supplier Gomez has ceased trading, local media has reported. read more

Last week, more than 200 people tuned in for a webinar presenting two apple varieties, Tonik and Canopy, and the apple rootstock M200. The webinar was shown in six languages, organised by European fruit nursery Dalival and IFO, a leading private company in researching and developing new topfruit
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According to Assomela, South Tyrol is currently at 1,005,617 tonnes of apples, an increase of 16% compared to 2022, while Trentino remains stable at 485,951 tonnes and production is only slightly up on the previous year. In Piedmont, the situation is more favourable with stable production of 2
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He succeeds Henri Lambriex, who has taken a seat on the company's 'Stichting Administratiekantoor'. In addition, Koen van Hartevelt has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer. Van Hartevelt comes from the Nedato growers' cooperative and previously worked under
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In 2022, a total of 235 million kg of mushrooms were grown by 95 farms on 68 ha in the Netherlands. 29 ha are used for harvesting for the fresh market and 39 ha for processing in the industry. For 2023, a production of 130 million kg for the industry and 75 million kg for the
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The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) has announced that it has conducted a large-scale research campaign across its key European markets. read more

"Companies in the horticultural sector have to cope with massive burdens in one fell swoop - whether in production, logistics or packaging - which will hardly be compensated for by higher prices," comments ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer. At the same time
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M&S has passed the milestone of 70 million meals donated to local charities via its food redistribution partner Neighbourly. read more