A team of researchers led by María José Aranzana, a researcher at the Institute of Agri-Food Research and Technology (IRTA) and head of the Genomics and Biotechnology program at the Agrigenomics Research Center (CRAG), has developed an innovative tool based on generative artificial
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MSC (the world's leading shipping company and winner of the Port of Valencia's northern expansion) has improved connectivity between South Africa (the main commercial competitor in the southern hemisphere of Valencian oranges) and Germany by including a direct stop in Bremerhaven in its current
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The German apple campaign is now approaching the second half of the season. "The current stock is about 15 to 20 percent below last year's levels. However, it should be noted that the abundant harvest in 2022 was not a benchmark. Considering the alternation of apple trees, I would not
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It’s been a pretty generic season when it comes to the Greek citrus this year, says Nick Nafpliotis, company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh: “The orange crop has been normal with a few changes in the sizes which is typical from season to season. The Navelina oranges
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Maritime charter leaders are adjusting their services in response to Algeria's prohibition on transshipment via Moroccan ports for Algeria-bound goods. CMA-CGM has declared an immediate redirection of all cargoes intended for Oran, Mostaganem, and Ghazaouet in Algeria. These will now transit
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The supply of conventional potatoes from PEI is good. “Between PEI and Ontario East and New Brunswick, there’s enough inventories on hand to get us through our normal time frames of late June to the middle of July. The same would be said of the processing industry as well,” says Dwayne
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Pomegranates continue to be popular, but the only way to stand out is to automate the aril extraction phase. "CAS Technologies has developed Futura, a machine for the extraction of arils. It is the only machine in the world to use this method. We are looking for partners to bring the project
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BLOOM FRESH™, specializing in the breeding of table grapes, cherries and raisins, conducted its first-ever table grape Open Day in Ica, Peru in early January. More than 80 growers and licensees attended the event, where some unique and popular table grape varietals from the company’s
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Authorities in the UK have successfully dismantled a drug smuggling operation that concealed £10 million worth of cocaine within banana boxes. The illicit cargo, originating from the Dominican Republic, was intercepted in two separate shipments at Portsmouth International Port on January 20 and 26. read more

"Only those who understand that we are now in a new market will be able to stay afloat, it is useless to complain. Things have changed and they will probably never go back to how they used to be. We must adapt and anticipate new trends," explains Marco Babbi, sales manager of "Finò, il
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Peruvian mango producers and exporters are adapting their strategies to be able to supply mangoes to markets. According to Jorge Aranguri Bazan from the exporter Dominus, “Due to the challenges posed by a 90% reduction in this year's mango production, we are adapting our strategies to ensure
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China's Pagoda Industrial Group has launched the sale of its first batch of persimmons from Spain, following an easing of import regulations. The Spanish fresh produce supplier, The Natural Hand, has shipped the fruit to China, following the update of the Chinese customs list in the first half
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New pear brand Xenia© is making waves with an unannounced PR stunt at the international confectionery fair in Cologne, positioning itself with cheeky-provocative mobile billboards as a smarter alternative to the industry competition. This might not sit well with some exhibitors at the
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Florida grapefruit supply is still good and should stay that way into mid to late March. “That’s very similar to when we would usually end. We try to make it through March with our grapefruit each year,” says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. read more

Lebanon has been operating under the heavy weight of multiple economic and political crises, and was recently impacted by the rising tensions in the region, facing threats of expansion and the fear of being dragged further into war. Yet the picture is not always gloomy. As the production of a
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On Monday night, the Dutch company Daily Onions, too, fell victim to the actions of the French strikers. "They stole a pallet of red onions. If only they'd taken the cheaper yellow ones. Fortunately, they're only onions, not jewels, but it does show we're living in turbulent (onion) times", says
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Members of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) have today unanimously elected Mr Gavin Scurr, Managing Director of Piñata Farms as AFPA Chair for the 2024 term. With over 30 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Mr Scurr will take over the role from Montague’s Scott
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As Apeel Sciences prepares to engage with the region's suppliers and retailers at this year’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, it is announcing strategic developments designed to enhance partnerships and streamline operations throughout their markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). read more

Difficulties with saturated fields, and challenging harvesting conditions, along with inflation-related increased costs in production: For potato and carrot producers in many growing regions of Europe, 2023 was an extremely challenging year. "Last year, the market was cautious. Uncertainty due
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