"Hydroponics make good economic sense in Morocco."
2025-01-24 00:00
Jodoor, a young Moroccan growing company, has chosen hydroponics as a solution to water scarcity. "Climate challenges and the limited water resources require us to adapt, and hydroponics is an efficient method for growing many products," says Sokayna Bellam, the company's co-founder.
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Russia has witnessed an increase in the import of fruits and berries in 2024, with citrus fruits and grapes leading the way.
2025-01-24 00:00
In a recent update from the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Service (Rosselkhoznadzor), it was reported that Russia saw an increase in fruit and berry imports by the end of 2024. The volume of berries imported into the country reached 517,900 metric tons. At the same time, fruit deliveries to...
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Pieterpik and Solynta have signed a collaboration agreement.
2025-01-24 00:00
Solynta, a true potato seed company from the Netherlands, and Pieterpik, one of Europe's leading seed suppliers to the home garden seed industry, have reached an agreement that will allow the commercialization and distribution of Solynta's true potato seeds to garden outlets in the European Union.
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The latest technology from Ecoculture Biosciences that has landed in another country, in this case the United Kingdom, is a suspension of micronized leonardite that improves performance,
read moreAldi: 52% of Brits admit they are ashamed about how much fruit and veg they throw away
2025-01-24 00:00
India: How Fresh From Farm (F3) is helping 500 fruit retailers earn more
Launched by Rohit Nagdewani, this supply chain startup streamlines fruit procurement, processing, and deliveries to maximize product freshness and minimize waste. The full-stack platform caters to around 500 fresh fruit retailers. read more
Launched by Rohit Nagdewani, this supply chain startup streamlines fruit procurement, processing, and deliveries to maximize product freshness and minimize waste. The full-stack platform caters to around 500 fresh fruit retailers. read more
Decco is introducing azoxystrobin in Europe to prolong the shelf life of citrus fruits.
2025-01-24 00:00
Decco, a global company specializing in postharvest protection solutions for fruits and vegetables, has broadened its product range by obtaining registration for azoxystrobin in Spain for its use in citrus postharvest treatment, branded as Decco Zox. This registration is the first and only one of its kind in Europe.
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"AUSVEG is still observing the effects on Australian export demand in Europe resulting from the New Zealand-EU Free Trade Agreement."
2025-01-24 00:00
Onions are a significant crop in the Australian vegetable industry. They are among the top five vegetable commodities in the country in terms of both production volume and value. Onions are cultivated throughout the year in various states. The majority of onion production occurs in Tasmania and South Australia, with some also grown in parts of Queensland.
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Thanks to the ideal growing conditions, Australian growers have harvested the QTee® pears a bit earlier than anticipated. This new aromatic, red-blushed pear originated in Norway and is a medium-sized fruit with an intense red blush against a green background, providing a sweet, aromatic flavor.
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When talk of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) began circulating in the sector, alarm bells rang. Uncertainty due to lack of knowledge, coupled with the damage it caused in the sector, took a toll on farmers. However, thanks to their resilience and the efforts of seed companies like BASF |, the situation has been managed more effectively.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Global fruit trade, Netherlands, and research.
2025-01-23 15:00
The Argentine colors will be an important part of the Latin America Hall in 2025 when FRUIT LOGISTICA serves as a platform for the global fruit industry. Across a total area of 418 m², spread over two islands, 25 exhibitors from Buenos Aires and the most important ones will be presenting themselves.
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BGA: Challenges for transatlantic trade relations
2025-01-23 15:00
"We wish President Trump good luck in his second term. Even though 'America first' was at the center of the American election campaign, as President, Trump has a responsibility for more than just his own countrymen. Especially for Germany, a good"
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IPD showcases various melon varieties at Fruit Logistica.
2025-01-23 12:00
From honeydew melons and cantaloupe to Piel de Sapo, Gaya, and Galia, the variety of sweet melons is increasing. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) in Germany reports that the demand for sugar melons and watermelons is also growing on the European market.
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Supply situation for grapes is easing with increasing supplies.
2025-01-23 11:00
Meanwhile, the grape harvest in the growing regions of South Africa is well advanced and the packing houses are operating at full capacity. Soon, the first regions will have completed the harvest. The summer weather with little rainfall is favoring the ripening process.
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Eksport rodzynek z RPA do Wielkiej Brytanii podwoił się w ciągu ostatniego roku, według organizacji branżowej Raisins SA.
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From "dealers" and deadlines: France's agriculture continues to be marked by turbulence.
2025-01-23 11:00
As announced by the FSNEA afterwards, the meeting helped to outline the main features of agricultural policy for the coming months. FNSEA President Arnaud Rousseau emphasized the urgency of adopting a budget that includes approximately 450 million euros for tax-related measures.
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Spain Special: Small but Significant Innovations
2025-01-23 10:00
Now the activity in this area has recovered, and a normal operation is expected for the second part of the season.
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Logistics is at the center in South Africa.
2025-01-23 10:00
"Logistics has to a certain extent not only moved to the forefront on a national level, but also within the entire industry," Brooke explained. "Personally, I am very optimistic about what lies ahead."
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Bayer and Ecospray reach distribution agreement for new biological garlic-based plant protection product.
2025-01-23 10:00
"Farmers in the EU urgently need new effective solutions against pests for their vegetables," says Jens Hartmann, Managing Director of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Bayer's Crop Science division. "Velsinum will become part of our proven portfolio."
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Oman has started producing blueberries for the first time.
2025-01-23 10:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Oman has announced the successful cultivation of the country's first blueberry bushes in the Wilayat of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.
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Increasingly, organic products can also be found in German discount stores. For small and medium cashew processors in West Africa, it is often difficult to find reliable financing. In order to solve this problem, the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from...
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