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"Helping growers holistically"
2024-03-01 00:00
Breeding and crop protection cannot do without each other. Growers need both the right varieties and crop protection products to achieve optimal cultivation results. BASF is assisting growers in this endeavor. To emphasize BASF's role in connecting these components, the company was present at
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After a drop in spending and a cautious approach to buying organic products last year due to inflation, the organic market is gaining momentum again. This recovery also seems to benefit the organic fresh fruit segment, including apples, as
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Jumbo’s profitability is under severe pressure
2024-03-01 00:00
India: Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest
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Good weather boosts mango production in India and brings forward the start of the season
2024-03-01 00:00
The mango season in India is about to begin. For exporter Krish International, the focus is on three varieties, according to Himant Chavda, its president. "Our mango export season will start around March 15. From then on, I expect
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Egyptian supply is putting pressure on the carrot market.
2024-03-01 00:00
At the moment there is not much activity in the carrot market. "We are having some problems with the Egyptian carrot, which is putting pressure on the market. In Eastern Europe they are selling for the same price, or even cheaper," explains Willem de Boer from the
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANDARINS
2024-03-01 00:00
Mandarin and citrus production in the Northern Hemisphere is in the second half of its campaign with the end in sight for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is attracting the highest prices in many markets. Israel reports a good winter with mild weather, including record breaking
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Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 5% to $3,493 per 40ft container this week.
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Zespri has launched a novel packaging solution, the Fruit Pillbox, designed to promote daily fruit consumption in Singapore. This innovative packaging, inspired by a pill box, features seven compartments for each day of the week, each containing a Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. The initiative aims to
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The apple harvest has been slow to start in New Zealand this season, but now the Royal Gala harvest is in full swing. The last two seasons have been extremely wet and last year growers were hit by a cyclone right at the start of harvest, but it is looking a lot more positive so far this year.
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In the Korca district of Albania, farmers have reported a recent uptick in the sales of apples, onions, and potatoes. This shift is attributed to two primary factors: a strategic reduction in product prices by the farmers themselves, and enhanced customs measures implemented by the Albanian
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Group net turnover amounted to CHF 23.8 billion in 2023
2024-03-01 00:00
Kuehne+Nagel's business results normalised in 2023 following the special economic situation in the years 2021 and 2022. The Group's net turnover amounted to CHF 23.8 billion in 2023, EBIT to CHF 1.9 billion and net profit to CHF 1.5 billion. In the fourth quarter one-off redundancy costs of CHF
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Strong growth prospects for Egyptian producers
2024-03-01 00:00
Egypt remains a strong growth country in the fruit and vegetable sector. It has recently made major investments, especially in the cold chain and logistics. This is evidenced by the roll-on/roll-off system between the ports of Damietta and Trieste. Nevine Hossam, sector director
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Cordless rodders: requests also from the US and Chile
2024-03-01 00:00
"This is the fourth year that we have had the ARVIPO AF100 cordless thistle in our catalogue, and at each end of the campaign the number of pieces sold is always higher than the previous one. We reopened the new sales season about a month ago, and so far we have sold hundreds of radiators.
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"Social media has done a lot to increase demand for our rhubarb"
2024-03-01 00:00
The harvest in the famous Rhubarb Triangle in West Yorkshire has been going for two months now and yields are looking good.
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Italian mushrooms go international
2024-03-01 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are going very well in Italy," says Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's development manager, "but we are also receiving excellent feedback abroad, in particular from Greece. In addition, we're establishing important business relationships in other
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Mandarins and clementines are bought by 68% of Italian households
2024-03-01 00:00
More than 17.3 million Italian households bought clementines and/or mandarins in 2023: a stable penetration of around 68% over the last 24 months.
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Avocado harvest begins in California
2024-03-01 00:00
The start of the avocado season in California always creates anticipation, as the fruit is available for a limited time. "For us, the California avocado harvest started last Monday," says Hayden McIntyre, a third-generation farm manager who has been working in California for the past two years.
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'Chinese ginger has a delicate flavour and is less fibrous: this is what sets it apart'.
2024-03-01 00:00
Second-grade Andalusian aubergine returns to the market
2024-03-01 00:00
The Crisis Committee of the Interprofessional Organisation of Fruit and Vegetables of Andalusia, HORTYFRUTA, informs that, after analysing the favourable evolution of the long/black aubergine over the last few days, the market situation that led to the application of the
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Great interest in new gauging machines with Artificial Intelligence
2024-03-01 00:00
More than any other edition, Fruit Logistica 2024 surprised the Ser.mac team by the large number of professionals who came to the fair looking for new solutions for their business. Many of them were attracted by the brand new machines with Artificial Intelligence for walnuts
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