Israel's avocado harvest reaches record yields
2024-02-28 00:00
Israel expects to harvest around 250,000 tonnes of avocados in 2024, up from 140,000-150,000 tonnes the previous year. Of this production, 55 per cent was destined for domestic consumption.
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Improving cabbage supply in Florida
2024-02-28 00:00
While the shipment of stored cabbage continues, fresh cabbage is being shipped from Florida. "There is a good level of stock; at the beginning of the season many farms were short of supply," says Eric Hansen of Hansen Farms LLC. "However, the preserved product is finding a market in those who
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One of the most significant achievements of the strawberry sector in the province of Huelva has been advancing the fruit's supply in the markets to November and December thanks to the cultivation of early varieties. "One such variety that is standing out is the NSG 203–Marimbella®, developed
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Ethy-Gen® II concentrate for banana ripening approved in Germany
2024-02-28 00:00
For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has focused on applying ethylene in the safest possible way. Over the years, the company has gained a presence in the USA, Australia and several European countries. Recently, authorisation has been granted for the use of the
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National Farmers Federation claims government snubs expert advice on Biosecurity Levy
2024-02-28 00:00
According to the National Farmers Federation, farmers across Australia have been left bamboozled this morning by the Government's attempt to legislate a new tax on farmers, despite a tidal wave of expert criticism.
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Counter-seasonal climbing bean: demand is high
2024-02-28 00:00
Climate change is now a reality, the most immediate effects of which lead to serious imbalances in production and not infrequently induce producers to change course in order to avoid, among other things, increasing phytosanitary pressure, as for example in the case of
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Avocado grower shifts part of its operations to Portugal
2024-02-28 00:00
In light of water shortages in the Axarquía region, TROPS, a cooperative known for its avocado and mango production, is relocating a portion of its packaging operations to Tavira, Portugal. The move comes as a strategic response to not only address environmental concerns but also to leverage
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Strong demand for large size Williams Bartlett pears from Argentina
2024-02-28 00:00
The first shipments of pears from Argentina have arrived into the ports of Philadelphia and Los Angeles. "Organic Williams Bartlett pears departed Argentina early February and are now available in the market," says Chris Ford with Viva Tierra Organic. They are distributed across the North
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Lusia: wholesale prices recorded on 26 February
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Slight Increase in vegetable yield
2024-02-28 00:00
In 2023, approximately 5,970 agricultural operations in Germany harvested a total of 3.9 million tons of vegetables. This was an increase of just over 4% from 2022 and 2% more than the average for the years 2017 to 2022. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the area cultivated
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Growing European demand for Brazil’s sweet potatoes
2024-02-28 00:00
Demand for sweet potatoes from Brazil has grown in Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar: "Due to the challenges with drought in Europe, with Spain and Portugal, who are both sweet potato producers, and recent heavy rains in Honduras, which is also an important
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UK's largest blueberry producer goes for AI grading
2024-02-28 00:00
Hall Hunter has recently purchased a new Elifab Berry Class 12 lane sorting machine along with two automatic tub fillers from Elifab's partner Mat Exakta. The new blueberry sorting and packing line will soon be installed to be fully operational.
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Costa Group appoints Marc Werner as new CEO
2024-02-28 00:00
Costa Group, a fresh produce company in Australia appointed Marc Werner as its new CEO, effective 1 March 2024. Werner commenced with Costa in August 2022 in the role of Chief Operating Officer and was appointed Deputy CEO in July 2023.
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Sollum Technologies expands its sales team in North America
2024-02-28 00:00
Sollum Technologies is expanding its sales team in North America. The company aims to meet the growing demand for supplemental lighting in controlled environment agriculture with an intuitive and fully customizable "dynamic" LED lighting solution.
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'The potato market seems to be at an impasse'
2024-02-28 00:00
On the potato market, traders are not laying their cards on the table, according to Jan Van Luchene of the Belgian company Bruwier Potatoes. "Since the new year, the market has been on a significant upward trend and, in a rapidly growing situation, sellers delay selling
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Oranges recalled in France for exceeding permitted pesticide levels
2024-02-28 00:00
A massive recall of oranges is underway at E. Leclerc supermarkets in France after pesticide levels above EU limits were detected. The alert was issued by the official government portal RappelConso at the end of last week.
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The Netherlands enters market by purchasing cucumbers from Almería to fulfill retail contracts
2024-02-28 00:00
The winter cucumber harvest is coming to a close in the Spanish province of Almeria. "Across the region, from Guainos, one of the last towns in Almeria, to Motril, the harvests are nearly complete, and there will be a brief gap of a couple of weeks until the new plantings begin," says Juan
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Founding members of the world's largest shipping network will extend operational cooperation for at least 5 additional years from 2027. Since 2017, OCEAN Alliance has enabled the four partners to deliver services to their respective customers with fast transit times, competitive sailing
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Poland considers extending ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports
2024-02-28 00:00
In response to concerns over the impact of Ukrainian agricultural products on the Polish market, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Warsaw is contemplating an expansion of the current embargo on imports from Ukraine. This consideration arises amidst discussions for a more effective
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Fruit Growers Tasmania is calling on the major parties and independent candidates to heed industry's plea for greater recognition of the cost pressures that are impacting businesses.
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