What could be more common than tomatoes? Yet behind the product - of which there are many different varieties - there is the extensive hard work of research. Italy's L'Ortolano has also been investing in tomato breeding for years now. read more

The abnormal temperatures of the past few months caused by climate change favored early sprouting and blossoming in many areas of the peninsula. With the sudden drop in temperatures of the past few days, however, frost will almost certainly occur. FreshPlaza has talked about it with Arcangelo
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Orders of Italian vegetables are average, but prices were expected to be higher considering that a lot of produce has been lacking due to the cold weather. FreshPlaza talked with Claudio D'Alba from Plantis Group, a company from Puglia that exports fruit and vegetables to many European
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"When in 2018, as a result of major investments in modern technology, we tested the new processing lines for the transformation of pomegranate derivatives, we were guided by optimism. We were sure that an Italian supply chain for pomegranate products would attract the interest of consumers and
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The citrus varietal landscape is constantly evolving and it's enriched with new developments every year. But what specific varieties are farmers betting on right now? read more

For the first time since the inclusion of the Biocyclic-Vegan Guidelines in the IFOAM Family of Standards in 2017, biocyclic-vegan cultivation will be presented at its own international joint stand at BIOFACH in Nuremberg. Organized by BNS Biocyclic Network Services together with the
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The Serbian berry producers and exporters, Pureberry, are optimistic about the opportunities in Europe. According to the sales manager Aleksandra Cvetkovic, their blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are in demand in European countries of the Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria as well as
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A Victorian fruit grower is in the process of transitioning out of growing, which will see the company sell its main orchard to focus on other opportunities within the produce industry. read more

Stadler Champidistribution SA in Aigle has always produced its mushrooms with green energy. A small hydroelectric power plant ensures the right climate in the production halls, leading to a harvest volume of over 900 tons of mushrooms per year. "From around 12,000 kilograms in the beginning, the
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"The pear market began 2023 with a bang," says Mark Vernooij of the Dutch export company, Urfruit. "Prices started rising right at the start of the new year and are currently at healthy levels. Demand is coming from almost all over Europe. There are quite a few promotions, but outside of those,
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Hans Maagendans has been in the European banana business for almost 40 years. He is now ready to begin taking things a little easier. Retirement is, however, not on the horizon. Hans, an experienced banana trader, will remain involved with Banafood as an advisor. Though, as far as the day-to-day
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For the fourth consecutive year, the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture AC (AMHPAC) will hold the Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium to discuss relevant issues for those who are part of the protected agriculture industry in Mexico. read more

In Auckland, piles of onions washed onto the roads as a result of the floods. Fields with pumpkins, garlic, onions and other crops in Pukekohe were still partly flooded yesterday afternoon, nearly three days after the peak of the storm. Roads and fields were damaged and crops washed into ditches
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This year's Egyptian citrus season comes amidst tremendous global instability, and factors that represent high risks and ambiguity for Egyptian exporters, according to Mr Mohamed Shaker, Marketing Manager of the grower Almansi. Mr. Shaker said: "While Egyptian citrus emerged unscathed, or has
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The Tanzanian government has unveiled its grand plans towards successful attainment of its ambitious strategy to make agriculture sector grow by 10 per cent come 2030. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the current growth of the sector stands at 3.6 per cent. read more

As a preventive measure, the Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (Augura), together with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), implemented, in 2010, strategies and phytosanitary measures for the prevention of the fungus Fusarium TR4 (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense: scientific
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Due to prolonged rains in Vietnam that continued into January, Thomas Walberg predicts a rather poor harvest of cashews in the Southeast Asian country. "The size and quality of the product will certainly be affected. Currently, Vietnam buys a lot of raw product from Tanzania, Ghana and West
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The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) in the United States of America, has appointed the full-service consultancy, Liquid, to support its global expansion into the French market and increase activity in Germany, the UK and across Europe. read more

About five years after the Holden car brand ceased operations in Australia, the site of the last remaining manufacturing facility has undergone a drastic reworking. The former Holden plant in Elizabeth, South Australia, is now completely dedicated to growing mushrooms. read more