In Qatar to promote the Italian supply chain
2024-02-29 00:00
Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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In Qatar to promote the Italian chain
2024-02-29 00:00
The mission to Doha in the Arabian peninsula has gone well. Two important presentations focusing on the Italian technology and solutions for the agricultural chain were held in Qatar on February 26 and 27. A considerable group of Italian companies and operators from Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and
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Baby romaine gains traction in lettuce category
2024-02-29 00:00
Demand continues to grow for baby romaine lettuce. "It has exponentially grown in the last two to three years especially," says Ernst van Eeghen, VP of Foodservice Business Development for Church Brothers Farms. "It has become one of our larger commodities."
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Cyber-physical heating system may protect apple blossoms in orchards
2024-02-29 00:00
Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. Growers' attempts to prevent the flowers from freezing by attempting to heat the canopies of
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"If the weather remains favorable, we will kick off the stone fruit campaign in Murcia 10 days ahead of schedule"
2024-02-29 00:00
The 2024 stone fruit campaign is approaching in Murcia, where the blossom started about 10 days earlier than in the previous campaign.
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The assembly of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network was held in Bologna, during which the representatives of the regional agrifood centres (CAAR of Rimini, CAAB of Bologna, CAL of Parma and FOR of Cesena) renewed their posts, appointing the following to lead the Network for the two-year period
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Improvements at Cape Town port should signal progress for South African fruit exports
2024-02-29 00:00
Recent management adjustments and enhanced transparency at the Cape Town port have positively impacted the backlog issues for fruit exports, though achieving global parity in port productivity remains a significant challenge. The port has seen a reduction in wind-related delays this February,
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Sales of salad kits on U.S. supermarket counters are down.
2024-02-29 00:00
Is there a shift to salad kits on supermarket ready-meals counters? Wayde Nichols says: "We are seeing a shift in supermarkets towards pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than
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"Unusual weather, but the product is highly sought after".
2024-02-29 00:00
This year, demand for the late mandarins of Ciaculli far exceeds supply, despite the fact that so far 3,000 tonnes of these citrus fruits have been distributed to various distribution chains. However, the weather has made and is making the season difficult. Making an initial assessment is Giovanni
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Mushrooms take the way abroad
2024-02-29 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are proceeding apace in Italy," explains Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's Head of Development, "but also abroad we have excellent results, especially in Greece. We are also making important contacts in other markets,
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Fruit Attraction 2024 invites global participation
2024-02-29 00:00
From 8 to 10 October, companies from the fruit and vegetable industry will once again have a date at the world's leading event for the marketing of fruit and vegetables.
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The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, held bilateral meetings with the Ministries of Trade and Industry and the Municipality of Qatar and met with Hassad Food - the Qatari investment arm in the food and agro-industrial sectors - to
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Catalan farmers protest in Barcelona over drought and EU regulations
2024-02-29 00:00
In Barcelona, Catalan farmers rallied to express their concerns over climate-induced drought and stringent EU farming policies. Artichoke farmer Xavier Oliva highlighted the dire situation, stating, "If it doesn't rain you can't plant anything." The farmers are demanding more support from the
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From "potato" to "potato", the interesting history of the name of the quintessential tuber.
2024-02-29 00:00
The story behind the word "potato" is a tale of cultural exchange and linguistic evolution that spans continents. The origins of this tuber can be traced to the Andes, where it was cultivated and consumed by indigenous peoples long before it reached Europe.
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Fourth global conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-29 00:00
Bananas are the world's most exported fruit in terms of volume - 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 - with an estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per year, making its value chain one of the most important in the world. In addition, bananas are a source of
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"We want to help farmers in a holistic way".
2024-02-29 00:00
Today's farmers need both innovative varieties and crop protection products to protect their crops in the field and achieve satisfactory yields. For this reason, BASF participated in the last Fruit Logistica not only with its vegetable seed division
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Spanish farmers vandalize Moroccan trucks amid competition concerns
2024-02-29 00:00
In Catalonia, Spain, five Moroccan trucks carrying fruit and vegetables were vandalized on February 27, highlighting ongoing tensions between Spanish farmers and Moroccan agricultural exports. Spanish farmers argue that Moroccan products bypass the stringent phytosanitary controls mandated by
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Pear Bureau Northwest president to depart
2024-02-29 00:00
Pear Bureau Northwest announced that Kevin D. Moffitt, president and CEO, will step down after 35 years with the organization.
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'Influx of goods decreases demand in the citrus export market'
2024-02-29 00:00
China's citrus export season peaked just before the Chinese New Year holiday in early February, coinciding with a sharp drop in prices. Since mid-February, citrus prices have fallen significantly on the
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Westfalia Fruit has conducted the first successful trials of an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain.
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