As an EU requirement to minimize packaging Is underway, a small Fornebu company has secured world patents that halve emissions and shipping costs. Stian Valentin Knutsen presents what turns out to be a cube divided into six equal pyramidal units. These shapes will help avoid what is essentially
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In a study featured in the Journal Nutrients, the relationship between berry consumption and physiological stress responses was examined. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted among US adults from 2003–2010. The researchers used
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According to the Department of Agriculture of the Lipetsk region of Russia, four greenhouse complexes harvested 13,200 tons of cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce in the first month of 2024, matching last year's level. read more

Tosca, a global provider of reusable plastic packaging and supply chain solutions, has appointed Nigel Lemmon as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). read more

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A spider monkey in Costa Rica made headlines after a video of it snatching a banana from a store in La Cruz, Guanacaste, went viral. This incident at Corcovado National Park highlights the issue of wildlife-human interactions. Local authorities, specifically the Guanacaste Conservation Area
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"It's absurd that these days, Dutch auctions sell oranges and other imported fruits. I can't wrap my head around it," says Gert Lukassen, patriarch of the Dutch company Lukassen AGF. He is concerned about developments in the fruit and vegetable world and finds offering imported products at
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In 2023, Dominican banana exports were affected by high temperatures and pests, representing an additional challenge for producers who are still recovering from the damage caused by the hurricanes that hit the country eight years ago. According to the Central Bank, foreign sales up until
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Tesco, a UK supermarket giant, is introducing a new breed of hybrid easy-peeler citrus fruit in response to the declining production of satsumas. The European market's preference for seeded clementines has led to Spanish and Moroccan growers reducing their satsuma production. Tesco has partnered
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Very high to near historical high prices for onions are seen on many markets in different parts of the world. This is driven by several factors, with the shortages being exacerbated by extended onion bans from traditionally large exporting countries of India and Egypt. European importers have
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The Red Sea crisis has seen ocean freight rates increase faster than in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic as swathes of shippers are told some of their contracts will not be honoured. read more

Despite strong demand for Egyptian garlic last season, which far outstripped supply, the area under cultivation has decreased nationwide this season. "This heralds a very dynamic coming season", says Ehab Sami, CEO of Noureen Food. read more

The Bonduelle Group’s revenue for the 1st half year of fiscal year 2023-2024 amounted 1,213.1 million euros compared with 1,243.4 million euros for the 1st half of previous fiscal year, up +4.5% on a like-for-like basis* and down -2.4% on reported figures. read more

Located in the Niedersachsen region, east of Hannover, Groka is a cooperative enterprise specializing in growing, grading and packing onions and potatoes. This region serves as a significant hub for onion and potato production in Germany, accounting for over 50% of the country's total output.
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The supply of pineapples from Costa Rica currently is down. “It’s primarily affecting the larger sizes--specifically sizes 5 and 6,” says Greg Samels, senior business development manager for London Fruit, who notes though that even less fruit was available at this time of the season last year. read more

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the CDC reported that the seven-state outbreak had sickened 11 people and killed one. One of the patients was
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Cauliflower, Savoy and spring green cabbage and kale are all in production at the moment in Cornwall while preparations are being made for new season planting. read more

"After the outstanding performance of Egyptian agricultural producers and exporters in terms of production, prospecting, and opening up new markets, it's time to move on to the next stage, which is improving our quality and reducing our costs," an Egyptian citrus grower told FreshPlaza at the
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StePacPPC has customized its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills consumer demands for sustainable packaging that slows
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Small fruits such as blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes: measuring their firmness is essential to assess the right harvesting time. "As the products are sold at a considerable price per kg, they must reach the market at the right ripening stage to please consumers. Firmness is an
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