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Auchan sees room for improvement this year
2024-02-27 00:00
M&S crowned UK's best supermarket for third year in a row
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"In 2024, even more ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties".
2024-02-27 00:00
"The ToBRFV virus is already widespread in some countries bordering France," explains Céline Labourey, head of the solanaceae disease resistance project, "For the time being, we are still protected, thanks in particular to prophylactic measures.
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Bananas from Costa Rica at £0.97: down 3% from last week
2024-02-27 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly.
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'The trade in cherry and date tomatoes remains complicated'
2024-02-27 00:00
"We have left behind a period with large quantities of tomatoes of all varieties," says Ellen van Kester, of the Spanish Horticola Guadalfeo. "Now we are gradually seeing that the different varieties are coming back under control, I am referring especially to Marazul, Cherokee,
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Greek innovation leads to new yellow kiwi varieties
2024-02-27 00:00
In a significant leap towards agro-innovation, Greek experts have spearheaded the development of new yellow kiwi varieties, demonstrating a combination of scientific prowess and environmental awareness. The Arta-based Phytotechniki company, a pioneer in the propagation of
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Ethylene product for banana ripening approved in Germany
2024-02-27 00:00
For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a presence in the US, Australia, as well as several European countries. Most recently, approval was received for the use of Catalytic's Ethy-Gen®
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Cesena: wholesale prices recorded on 26 February
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Organic pears from Chile and Argentina make a comeback
2024-02-26 00:00
Both organic and conventional pears are experiencing high demand on the market this year. In general, supply is somewhat disappointing while demand is skyrocketing. Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta explains: 'I am tired of saying 'no' in Berlin. We are also out of pears
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APMC Pune sees stability in most vegetable prices
2024-02-26 00:00
In Pune's Gultekdi, the Agricultural Produce Market Committee witnessed a notable increase in vegetable truck arrivals, reaching 110 on Sunday due to the market's closure on adjacent days. This surge impacted produce prices differently. Okra, guar, cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and capsicum
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Rains prevent the Urgell canal irrigation campaign from having to be brought forward
2024-02-26 00:00
The winter rains have delayed the start of the irrigation season in the Urgell canals. The president of the Comunidad de Regantes de los Canales d'Urgell (CGRCU), Amadeu Ros, has indicated that there is currently no rush to start irrigation. It is expected that this year's campaign will begin
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Groundwater research in demand by fruit and vegetable growers
2024-02-26 00:00
The demand for water, and not just for agricultural use, continues to grow. In fact, every year, based on a cyclical pattern, industry experts warn of new negative records in terms of drought and heat, even in the winter period.
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Pepper prices hit record highs, but there are signs of moderation
2024-02-26 00:00
There are several reasons why the supply of peppers has been lower this season, starting in Florida, where the growth cycle has slowed due to persistently cloudy skies and more rain than normal for this time of year due to the
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Welsh government backs campaign to make children veg champions
2024-02-26 00:00
Launched with the theme 'The Big Chomp', this year's Veg Power initiative, in collaboration with ITV, Channel 4, and Sky Media, aims to elevate vegetable consumption among children through an engaging schools' program and a vibrant advertising push.
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'In India, grape production is almost 20 per cent higher'
2024-02-26 00:00
The production of an Indian farmers' cooperative is expected to grow by about 20 per cent compared to the previous season. This is stated by Ganesh Kale, business development director of Om Gayatri. "The performance of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good so far, as far as
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A troublesome Greek apple season
2024-02-26 00:00
Although the Greek apple season had a very promising start, unfortunately the reality turned out very different, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: "The apple season started very dynamically from its beginning until the end of October 2023. The
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"We are gradually expanding our catering division".
2024-02-26 00:00
Almost 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a cold store in the south-west of Aschaffenburg. Since then, the wholesale company has developed into a full-service supplier to the fruit and vegetable sector and a renowned partner of the
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Citrus exports from Turkey soared in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In a significant uptick, Turkey's citrus exports surged by 23 percent in 2023, reaching a volume of 1.95 million tons, as reported by the Aegean Exporters' Associations. Hayrettin Uçak, at the helm of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, emphasized the commitment to
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"Faced with overwhelming demand for organic pears, Chile and Argentina are back on the scene this season".
2024-02-26 00:00
"Both organic pears and conventionally grown pears, whose supply is lagging behind this year, are in high demand," explains Gunther De Vadder of the Belgian cooperative and auction house BelOrta. "My neck hurts from shaking my head during the last fair.
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"Even more ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties in 2024"
2024-02-26 00:00
"The ToBRFV virus is already widespread in several countries bordering France," explains Céline Labourey, project manager for solanaceous disease resistance. "For the time being, we remain protected, thanks in particular to the prophylactic measures put in place by growers, but pressure is
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USDA sanctions PACA violators in California and Pennsylvania
2024-02-26 00:00
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed penalties on three produce companies for failing to meet their contractual obligations to sellers of the produce they purchased and for failing to pay compensation issued under the Produce Act.
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