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Potato cultivation in Morocco progresses under optimal conditions
2024-02-27 00:00
The potato season in the Lucus region of northwest Morocco is progressing under optimal conditions, unaffected by the severe drought the country is experiencing, according to Oussama Didouch, who grows various fruits and vegetables.
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Softer sales for salad kits at retailer's deli counters
2024-02-27 00:00
Is there a shift in salad kits at retailers' deli counters? Wayde Nichols seems to think so. "We're seeing that with salad kits for major retailers, they're switching to pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than fresh greens do. That's definitely a trend that has come forward
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"The bad situation in the red onion market is causing customers to increasingly avoid the Netherlands".
2024-02-27 00:00
"Absurd". This is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the situation of the red onion season. "We could see it coming. At European level, fewer red onions were sown and the quality has not been uniform everywhere either. This has caused prices to rise to
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France asks the EU to ban the import of fruit and vegetables treated with thiacloprid
2024-02-27 00:00
As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France asked the European Commission on 21 February to suspend the sale on the European market of fruit and vegetables
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"Our ARRA Red Factor grapes have conquered Berlin".
2024-02-27 00:00
In early February, the ARRA stand in Berlin displayed plenty of fresh table grapes from Brazil, South Africa and, for the first time, India. Nomi Karniel-Padan, sales manager of Grapa Varieties, proudly reports: "The earliest variety of all, the ARRA
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'The product will end several days earlier than normal'
2024-02-27 00:00
The quantities of potatoes harvested were smaller than usual, due to the weather, and now comes the time of reckoning. "We estimate that we will have Selenella potatoes for another five to six weeks or so," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the consortium, "so
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A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge. These results expand on prior research which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
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Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time
2024-02-27 00:00
In February 2024, vegetables from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was reported on television. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports manage to cover the needs of the
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Greenhouse grower plans to open three new facilities
2024-02-27 00:00
Indoor leafy green grower BrightFarms is preparing to participate in SEPC Southern Exposure. The company will provide attendees with insights into the three high-tech greenhouse farms it plans to open later this year and showcase its four Crunch Kit™ salads.
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The UK retail sector refuses to address the plum situation
2024-02-27 00:00
After unseasonal rain recently temporarily halted the plum harvest in the Western Cape, the sector is now moving ahead as fast as possible. The harvest of fruit for export is expected to be just under 12 million cartons (5.25 kg),
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"We are very optimistic about plums, which represent 90% of our stone fruit supply, and our aim is to grow even more in this sector".
2024-02-27 00:00
Lucerne Agri celebrates its 101st birthday this year; it is a family business with five farms along the Breede River, and interested in strategic partnerships with magnates such as the ANB Group. Lucerne Fresh is the in-house marketing division which allows them to have a
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New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
Since the introduction of Natural Branding in 2016, a lot has already been developed. More and more products can be provided with a logo and/or PLU code. Today, with many retail partners, Eosta carry avocado, ginger, mango, limes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes… with Natural Branding, both under
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Hospital issues apology after man receives 'disgusting' beige meal lacking vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A hospital apologized after facing backlash for serving a "disgusting" beige meal without vegetables to a patient, sparking outrage among many Britons who called it "an absolute disgrace." Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the meal served at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in
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Maximising yields with quality dates
2024-02-27 00:00
"Being in constant contact with farmers in the Sicilian area, it becomes essential to meet the needs of the territory. What better means than having a breeding station on site?" Says Vincenzo Cassibba, tomato breeder at Progene Seed.
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New management team at Nijssen
2024-02-27 00:00
As of February 1, 2024, Nijssen has appointed a new management team with the following members: Frank van der Heijden: Managing Director Melanie van de Graaf: HR and Facility Manager Martin Thelen: Sales Manager Quinte Peddie: Service Manager Eef Eijskoot: Manager Finance & Control Marco
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Organic information lands in the supermarket
2024-02-27 00:00
Explaining directly to consumers the characteristics of organic fruit and vegetables, how to use them in the kitchen, how to orientate on the seasonality of produce: these were some of the topics discussed on Saturday 24 February 2024 in the Almaverde Bio island at the Ipercoop Centro
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Early strawberry segment grows in Italy
2024-02-27 00:00
Most of the plants planted in the strawberry specialised areas in Southern Italy still concern the fresh type, while for the hectares planted with rooted tops there is a significant decrease, estimated at around 30% compared to last season, according to a comparison
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Phytopathologist agronomist finds new Xylella strain in Apulia
2024-02-27 00:00
The recent discovery of a new strain of Xylella on 6 out of 18 sampled almond trees in Triggiano (Bari) is a cause of great concern among local operators and fruit growers. Apparently, this variant of the bacterium, called Xylella fastidiosasubspecies ' fastidiosa'(genotype ST-1), does not
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Dulcistore F1 is a new kabocha gourd variety developed by Levantia Seed, which allows a combination of productivity and quality, as it not only guarantees a high yield in the field, but also has the characteristic of a long shelf life.
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Fruchtwelt Bodensee Strengthens Sector Cohesion through Dialogue and Professional Discussion
2024-02-27 00:00
The Fruchtwelt Bodensee 2024, held from 23 to 25 February, achieved a high level of participation, with 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and 13,250 visitors (the previous edition had 13,120) from 36 countries. "Regardless of the economic situation of the
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