In a recent exploration published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the cardiometabolic implications of avocado consumption were dissected, spotlighting this fruit's potential in modulating risk factors tied to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), prevalent non-communicable
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The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE® Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com. read more

The mild temperatures of the past few weeks have led to an early awakening of stone fruit trees, including cherries. FreshPlaza spoke to Ignazio Tateo, owner of Tateo Srl from Turi (Bari), a company that covers 150 hectares between their own and partner orchards, producing 1500 tons of cherries
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The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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The horticulture sector in Ireland is grappling with significant input price inflation, a trend that persists into 2024, according to the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department's recent analysis. The "Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024" report reveals that, compared to the previous year,
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In a pioneering move, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), is gearing up for trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the US and the European Union. This
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The Graz Packaging Center (VPZ) became a pioneer in biodegradable packaging with its introduction of fruit and vegetable nets made from cellulose fibers. The idea to use cellulose fibers, produced by Lenzing AG from beechwood, as the raw material for fruit and vegetable nets turned into a
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The Moroccan blueberry season is progressing at two speeds. On the one hand, production in Agadir, in the center of the country, is in line with forecasts, with harvests stable since December 2023. On the other hand, the Gharb region in the northwest of the country is behind schedule for the
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Diversified agribusiness group Scales Corporation Limited reported its FY2023 full year results. Reported NPAT1 Attributable to Shareholders was $5.2 million (FY2022: $19.4 million). Reported earnings per share for FY2023 were 3.7 cents per share (FY2022: 13.7 cents per share). read more

The production of one Indian farmer based co-operative is expected to grow by about 20% compared to the previous season, says Ganesh Kale, director of business development at Om Gayatri: "The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good up until now, as far as production and packing
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In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a notable surge in its apple exports, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. According to reports from "Interfax-Azerbaijan," the government disclosed that Azerbaijan exported 91,229 tons of fresh apples, generating revenue of $52,008,700. read more

Kuwait: Freshness redefined with launch of LuLu Express Fresh Market in Abbassiya read more

After a few years of continuous growth, machine builder Eqraft decided they needed a new headquarters to match their ambitions. On February 2nd and 5th, the tech company celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new location, covering a whopping 6,600 square meters and equipped with all modern
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The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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Spanish cucumbers formed the foundation of the assortment. Additionally, Dutch offers were available. Belgian deliveries did not reach all markets, while Greek ones were exclusively found in Berlin. Business started off slowly, picking up pace from Ash Wednesday and by Thursday at the latest,
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From February 13th to 16th, numerous representatives from specialty retail, food retail, and food service met with suppliers and producers from around the world at Biofach in Nuremberg. Over the years, this four-day trade event at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center has evolved into the leading
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In a strategic move to align with an agreement with the United States, India's Central government has amended customs duties on several imports, including blueberries and cranberries. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) announced these adjustments on February 20, marking a significant
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For years, REV Packaging Solutions, which boasts a long experience in hot sealing, has been committed to environmental respect. An example of this is provided by Puma, packaging machine for thermosealed nets which creates a 100%-recyclable monomaterial packaging consisting of tubular net. read more

Australia: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781mln loss read more

In a major collaborative operation between Spain's National Police, the tax agency's customs surveillance service, and Ecuador's National Police, a significant international cocaine trafficking ring has been dismantled. The syndicate, accused of smuggling over three tonnes of cocaine into Europe
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