The increased inflation is known to influence consumer behavior. The current difficult conditions are also affecting the fresh fruit and vegetable trade, especially regarding the distribution of fancy exotics. "People simply have less money in their pockets, which affects demand for the
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Emirati tomato growers are preparing for the beginning of the summer, when they can produce tomatoes in difficult conditions, and temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees, thanks to air-conditioned greenhouses. read more

Within a few months, another 10 hectares of greenhouses in hydroponic cultivation at Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Ferrara) will come into production. This means that the total production will rise to 30 hectares, most of which will be dedicated to tomatoes. This is what Florian Gostner,
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The table grape season is in its final days on Lac du Soleil in the Berg River, one of In2fruit’s table grape farms where the last Adora and Scarlotta grapes are being picked – and then packed right there in the vineyards, which is not usual practice in South Africa. read more

French professionals of the organic sector have decided to take action. Together with consumers, they have formed a collective to defend the organic sector and created a movement: #STOPMEPRISBIO. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa has requested Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel to counteract the ‘restrictive and expensive measures’ imposed by the EU regarding orange exports. The EU insists that South Africa must cool and store its oranges for 20 days before
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A new, large-scale avocado project has been launched by Valle del Guadiana in the Spanish municipalities of Ayamonte and Villablanca. "We have a total of 430 hectares between our three farms: La Torre, La Janera and La Chacoca. Of these, 330 have already been planted with Hass avocados, and the
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Sirane's paper recyclable absorbent pad for fruits has been approved for recycling by On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL). According to Sirane, this makes it the world's first approved recyclable absorbent pad. read more

For about a week now, the first cucumbers from the Papenburg horticultural center have been available in stores in northern Germany. However, these are extremely small quantities that are traditionally offered at high prices. People still have to wait a few weeks for the larger calibers, says
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The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) calls for extreme control measures to stop the advance of the Scirtothrips aurantii quarantine pest, which has expanded both geographically and in the number of crops it's affecting since it was detected in Spain in 2020. read more

New Zealanders are being asked to buy local and fresh, to support vegetable growers across the country hit hard by continued bad weather.   read more

The Tang Gold tangerine campaign at PO Agricor from Corigliano-Rossano (CS), owner of the Gallo brand, ended with a 30% increase in production.  read more

Developing the business and growing sales was top priority. In 22 years, the whole team and myself helped Montreal-based Courchesne Larose grow by 10 times its revenues. How was this growth achieved? “In the past 20 years, we went through some very serious strategic planning sessions,”
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It is with great sadness and regret that Mucci Farms announces the passing of their colleague and friend, Dan Branson, who suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 11th. Dan joined the Mucci Farms team in August 2021 as Senior Director of Business and Product Development after a long career
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Plastic wrap, or cling film, is a super-useful plastic that can't be recycled and ends up in landfill. Now, Great Lab, an Australian materials science company, says they've developed a great alternative. Their Great Wrap is made from potato waste (the unusable bits of starch yielded by potato
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This spring, Gautier Semences is launching Liniac, a new variety of long green zucchinis for open field crops. “This variety is characterized by a high yield in conditions of viral pressure thanks to its resistance to 4 viruses and very good tolerance to powdery mildew, an asset to maintain a
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The Spanish Federation for Wooden Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) has met in Valencia. The nearly 70 associated companies manufacturing and exporting wooden packaging have gathered for another year to mark the future of a sector in which Spain is a leader in Europe. read more

Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted protocol for market access, currently applied to mangoes through vapour heat technology. Adjunct industry
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The Go Inverconec Operating Group will present at the Global G.A.P. Tour stop in Spain 2023, which will take place on March 14 and 15 at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce (Almeria), the results of the implementation of a technological tool that brings together and relates
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The Catalan fruit sector is increasingly present in the international market, with Catalonia already exporting fruit to 114 countries around the world. Last year was marked by a difficult climate for sweet fruit, which accounts for the bulk of the Catalan production. This slowed the growth in
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