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Macfrut 2024 looks to Azerbaijan
2024-02-27 00:00
Relations between Italy and Azerbaijan (currently our leading oil supplier and host country of COP29) are getting closer and closer in the constant search for technologies for production innovation. A new mission for Macfrut 2024 saw the participation of around twenty companies
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No re-labelling detected in oranges arriving from Egypt to Castellon
2024-02-27 00:00
The arrival at the port of Castellón of two ships carrying nearly 3,000 tonnes of oranges from Egypt at the beginning of January, at the height of the local season, caused concern among the province's farmers, who immediately asked the authorities to tighten the
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Pioneer Potatoes is a relatively small family farm located in the Skagit Valley in Washington State. "We are a sixth generation farm specialising in growing, packing and shipping potatoes for the past 25 years. However, our legacy
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and food safety
2024-02-27 00:00
Often, when coming across news about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the subject is treated with little clarity. Here is a more comprehensive explanation: these are plants or microorganisms whose DNA has been modified in a way that is different from what occurs in nature. It is better explained
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Apeel Sciences appoints new chief executive officer
2024-02-27 00:00
Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new chief executive officer. With more than two decades of agriculture industry experience, Beling brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships. This background will be invaluable as he steers
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"Our product stays fresh for 30 days under refrigeration and has absolutely no waste"
2024-02-27 00:00
The recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin saw the official launch of Halls' Naked Avocado range. The fresh convenience avocado range includes cubes, halves and guacamole.
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'Sustainability and lifestyle, how apples are changing'
2024-02-27 00:00
Apples have always been the product most closely associated with the health concept of fruit and vegetables, and the expression 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a testimony to this. But today they are much more, a symbol par excellence of environmental sustainability, as well as social and
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Fruit-growing: Taking stock of irrigation, brooms and climate at the 27th technical day
2024-02-27 00:00
The 27th technical day took place last week in Cles, in the Auditorium of the school complex, attended by more than 150 fruit growers and around 200 live streaming viewers.
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"We continue to innovate and develop"
2024-02-27 00:00
For the past year and a half, Leo de Rijke has been independently working as a consultant for climate and energy matters in the horticulture sector. Back in the day, he was a salaried serviceman. Later on, he designed software and technical systems and assisted with the sale of special projects.
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Inspections of citrus warehouses have increased by 375%.
2024-02-27 00:00
"We are going to work in coordination between the administrations to be more efficient and effective in the defence of our citriculture", Aguirre assures. read more
US-based GXO eyes potential acquisition of Wincanton in the UK
2024-02-27 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, GXO, a US-based logistics company, has expressed interest in acquiring Wincanton, a key player in the UK logistics market. This move comes amidst Wincanton's ongoing acquisition discussions with CEVA Logistics of France, potentially unsettling
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Dutch mushroom company to build new order-picking warehouse
2024-02-27 00:00
The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their order-picking location in Maasdijk (NL). "This development marks an important milestone in our growth and success," said the company in a statement.
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"Air freight is misunderstood"
2024-02-27 00:00
"A local hero" is how Robert Verbaenen of Deny Cargo describes the Flemish logistics service provider. This family business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, takes pride in its small-scale, familial approach, with which it recently distinguished itself in the perishables sector. "We
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Indian ultraviolet tech boosts Vitamin D content in mushrooms
2024-02-27 00:00
Innovations in horticulture, including vitamin D-enriched mushrooms, are set to be highlighted at India's National Horticulture Fair. Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research have leveraged UVB radiation to boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms, exploiting the
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'The traits of a product can make a difference to the supply chain'
2024-02-27 00:00
A calendar covering almost 12 months of the year, with table tomatoes as well as yellow and red lamuyo peppers; among the tomato segments: the smooth round (the so-called cluster tomato), cherry, date, oblong and midi plum. It is precisely on this last item that 'The Gold Seal',
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Valfrutta Fresco charts a course for pepper development
2024-02-27 00:00
In the usual surveys in the large-scale retail trade, a growing attention by retailers is noted in the pepper assortments, with increasingly broader and deeper offers. A process made possible thanks to the innovation introduced by producers, including Valfrutta
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From waste to growth: recycled plastic in horticulture
2024-02-27 00:00
In the horticultural sector, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. Desch is making great strides in this area, especially in the use of recycled materials. In this article, Twan van Oss, Sales Manager for Germany and Austria at Desch, explains more about the transformation of
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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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Fruit Logistica: AI – the key to the future?
2024-02-26 20:00
The Fresh Produce Forum stage at this year’s Fruit Logistica kicked off with a look at the implications for AI on different levels of retail and consumer behaviour, and how they could come together in a completely new environment.
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Apeel Sciences appoints new CEO
2024-02-26 16:00
Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, his knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships will be invaluable in steering the company into its next phase of growth, Apeel said.
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