The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country's N$138 million annual bill for potato imports. Potatoes offer significant opportunities for local farmers, according to NAB spokesperson Fabian Auguste, who underscored the
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According to FEPEX, Spanish fruit and vegetable production has remained stable over the past decade going from 22.9 million tons in 2013 to 23 million tons 10 years later, in 2022; i.e. practically the same figure. read more

Supply and demand of avocados from Mexico look to be fairly balanced at the moment. “It’s the week before the Super Bowl and everything is in place,” says David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. “All the fruit that’s expected to be needed for distribution is ready to go with just a
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European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions caused by climate change. This has made berries more susceptible to pests, diseases, and droughts. To address this, Professor Bruno
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Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and acid reflux specialist with over 740,000 TikTok followers, revealed a non-medical remedy for heartburn: eating a banana. He discovered this method after experiencing severe heartburn following a spicy meal and finding no relief from over-the-counter
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As a large player in post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is announcing a refreshed promise to the produce industry – to empower the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality
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With seasons of uncharacteristic heat, but also heavy rainfall, climate change has significantly affected fruit and vegetable cultivation in Thailand over the past year, says Nicola Winter of Winter Trading GmbH. "Particularly in the area of green asparagus, we had problems with cultivation all
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A new sachet technology is reshaping fruit preservation, giving consumers longer-lasting high-quality fruit. ChillSafe combats spoilage, helping ensure a larger volume of premium citrus reaches the market in prime condition. read more

UK: Lidl and M&S fastest-growing supermarkets despite post-Christmas spending slump read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Steta brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global
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In the future, the Papp Company from Ottobrunn will manage the fruit, vegetable, and fresh produce range for the entire region in Rheindahlen on behalf of a leading German discount retailer. For this purpose, the property owner Ixocon, a project developer from Hamburg, is specifically building a
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People are being warned not to consume frozen blueberries that come in Freshona packets of 500g as the fruit could contain a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. read more

Planasa will be present at the international fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place from February 7 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. In a very special year, with the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Planasa's participation in this event underscores its position as a leader in genetic innovation
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In recent years, cold chain logistics has experienced a significant surge around the world, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down – with the market set to grow from 292.89 billion USD in 2022 to a projected 410.79 billion USD by 2028. read more

Germany's leading airline, Lufthansa, has canceled between 80% and 90% of its approximately 1,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday due to industrial action by ground crew. The cancellations are most severe at Frankfurt and Munich, the country's busiest airports, but Hamburg, Berlin, and
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Fruit growers in Okanagan are grappling with the aftermath of another harsh cold snap. According to Wine Growers BC CEO, Miles Prodan, the impact on vineyards could be “catastrophic”. The extent of the damage to fruit crops is still being assessed. read more

After a bitter dispute with Ecuador, its main supplier, Russia has begun importing bananas from India and is exploring other fruits. The change follows Ecuador's decision to trade Russian military equipment for U.S. goods. India, a significant banana producer, has indicated a willingness to
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Rhys Davies, an apple enthusiast, was pleasantly surprised by the response he received from National Highways and bmJV, a team working on road safety, to his unique request. He had noticed an interesting apple tree growing near the M42/M40 interchange and inquired about the apple species and the
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Apple & Pear Australia Ltd. (APAL) has today announced its latest venture Twenty Degrees, a new commercial entity partnering with clients to transform their produce IP into global fresh produce brands. read more

Producer Wholesale Market Langförden-Oldenburg eG (ELO) is expanding its product range through new partnerships. The producer companies of Andreas Renner from Mutterstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate will become partners of the Lower Saxony producer cooperative for the 2024 season. Andreas Renner
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