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Drones capable of spraying liquids on extensive, horticultural and fruit crops, as well as beneficial insects, are the future. A technical demonstration day on the use of drones took place on Tuesday 5 March 2024 at the farm La Clorofilla in Mercato Saraceno (Forlì-Cesena, Italy). Click here
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Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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In February 2024, Georgia witnessed a monthly inflation rate of 0.04%. According to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia. The most notable price hikes were observed in grapes, peaches, pears, and plums compared to the same period in the previous year. Here's a rundown of the… read more

Tosca, a world leader in reusable packaging and performance pooling solutions, proudly announces that it has received the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for its sustainability initiatives in Europe and the UK. This achievement places Tosca in the top 5%
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The Aussie citrus industry is going for a push to increase demand for Australian citrus overseas, ahead of significant production gains projected over coming seasons. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Citrus Australia, the $5.3M market development and quality program is ensuring the
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Historic meeting at a notary's office in Turin to formalise the constitution of the 'KiKoKà Europe' consortium: 11 members from France, Greece, Spain and Italy - 1,550 hectares of authorised cultivated area - 2 varieties of yellow-fleshed kiwi - a major partnership with
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As a result of the recent collaboration between Agrotere Consumer Panel's Monitor Ortofrutta and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy, we present a new column, which aims to bring the trade audience some insights into the evolution of the profile of the national purchasing manager for fruit
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Van den Bos Freshpartners in ABC Westland, the Netherlands, has managed Vegimex's Moroccan product arrivals for years. When office space became available in the same business park in Poeldijk, director Willem Schrage did not have to think twice. Last weekend, the company moved from The Hague to
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Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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The Central Asian onion market is facing an ongoing crisis, according to EastFruit. A video posted by Arsen Islamoff on Facebook reveals how a farmer resorts to feeding his sheep with high-quality onions. The video, recorded by another grower, shows “clean, golden” onions being wasted.
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Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in March! This symbol is called the Mărţişor because, during the whole month, women are offered a Mărţişor, representing a small jewel or a small decoration tied to a red and white string. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over
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MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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The onset of this year's asparagus harvest is drawing ever closer. However, the extensive rainfall during winter is causing concern for asparagus farmers across many growing regions in Germany. Many are already anticipating a delayed start to the season. With Easter arriving early this year,
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'The Dutch Agricultural Sector in an International Context' report shows that in 2023, the Netherlands exported €123.8 billion worth of agricultural goods, a 1.6% increase from 2022. This modest growth is attributed to price increases, as the export volume declined in 2023. The import of
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Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruitreveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023! read more

The strawberry campaign has recovered from the slump caused by the rains and high humidity levels of February. "We all had to throw away a large amount of fruit due to rot, which affected not only the ripe fruit but also the green one that was to follow," says Simone Pierini from Agronom
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The demand for flowers in Ukraine is rapidly increasing in anticipation of the Women's holiday. The closure of borders and complications in flower imports from other countries have led to significant changes in prices within the Ukrainian flower market. Experts claim that transportation delays
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The 2024 production campaign for the Green Asparagus of Altedo Igp has kicked off, slightly earlier than in previous years: an abundant production of the highest quality is expected. Germany one of the main export destinations read more

Ambassadors of Emilia-Romagna food and cuisine in Italy and around the world. The country's agrifood heartland - with its traits of quality, economy for businesses, safe and sustainable food, cultural identity, consortia and supply chains as protagonists - is at the centre of the promotion campaign
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A wide-ranging assortment remained available, with Spain, Morocco, Belgium, and the Netherlands playing the most significant roles. This was complemented by Turkish and Italian products. According to BLE, beefsteak tomatoes were primarily sourced from Spain and, to a lesser extent, Belgium. The
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