The first time Susan Hamilton had an edible hibiscus was in a Vodka Hottie at a restaurant along Ali'i Drive. A mix of coconut vodka, lime and pineapple juice, the deep red flower sat at the bottom of the glass. When she ate it, the taste of tang and sweetness hooked her, and the idea of farming
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Starting from early April 2024, SFC South American Fruit Company is setting new standards with its new ripening and logistics center at the Hamburg Wholesale Market. SFC was established in January 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of African Fruit Company Ltd (AFC). The facility boasts a
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In an effort to mitigate a critical labor shortage, the Spanish road transport sector is initiating a substantial recruitment drive to employ Moroccan professional drivers. This initiative is a response to the diminishing interest among Spanish drivers, who are deterred by the profession's
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This week, the prices of various seasonal fruits have experienced reductions, attributed partially to sluggish sales, notably seen in imported grapes, and partly due to routine adjustments following new arrivals, such as New Zealand apples. When queried about whether this Friday's "March 8"
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"Blueberry consumption in Belgium has significantly increased over the last 10 years, yet growers have seen little benefit from this surge. The average consumer is paying less per kilo, while production costs, on the other hand, have rapidly increased." This was shared by Miguel Demaeght of
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The prices of artichokes from Puglia started dropping in early February and continue to do so. Quotations have halved due to overproduction and the subsequent slowdown in sales, which was then made worse by the considerable imports of produce from North Africa. "Temperatures hovered between 15
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François Bellivier, development manager of Capexo, describes the current avocado market as "very well oriented." "Prices are at record levels, 2-3 € [2.2-3.3 USD] higher, on average, than at the same time last year. We are at 14-15 € [15.3-16.4 USD] per avocado parcel on the Hass Vert
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McDonald's Japan has launched a unique limited-time perfume collection inspired by the scents of their French fries. The line includes three fragrances: plum nori seaweed salt, garlic black pepper mayo seasoning, and the classic salted McFries. Although release dates and prices were not
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Climate change and disease are posing significant threats to global banana supplies, with implications for costs, according to Pascal Liu, senior economist at the World Banana Forum. The industry is facing challenges from severe weather and diseases like Fusarium Wilt TR4, which are exacerbated
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According to a report by Hortoinfo, Morocco has surpassed the volume of tomatoes that Almeria exports since 2017 and has managed to export triple the volume that the Spanish region ships out. This comparative analysis, which covers from 2013 to 2022, evaluates Almeria's and Morocco's tomato
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In the wake of the participation at the Sigep 'The dolce world expo' where the Producers' Organisations (POs) associated with Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale producers of nuts were present in the Masaf-Ismea collective exhibition 'Frutta in Guscio. Inside is Italy'. È
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During February, the experts from the Southern Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor monitored over 164,500 tons, encompassing a diverse array of imported fruits, at the port of Novorossiysk. The shipments included imported fruits such as lemons, pears, grapes, oranges,… read more

The Navarre-based company Foodys, which together with Cocuus Iberica sl. is renowned for pioneering the launch of one of the world's first industrial plants for 3D plant-based meat alternatives through bio-printing, has announced a new €6M investment plan aimed at quadrupling the hydroponic
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Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the first-of- its-kind "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" at the premier National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in Mohali. Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "this
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New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture paints a bleak picture of the future of small family farms. Virginia lost 4,320 farms — about 10% of the total number of farms in the commonwealth — between 2017 and 2022. More than 1,800 of those farms were under 10 acres. As those thousands
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To foster collaboration, share expertise, and address industry challenges, the Morocco Tomato Conference is set to take place on May 30th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This conference will serve as a platform for key players in the tomato industry to convene, discuss perspectives,
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The strawberry campaign continues with high volumes. New potatoes are on sale: Sicilian potatoes are arriving in Italian markets. The green asparagus campaign takes off.Good moment for beets, with abundant production. Critical situation for Italian onions, the
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Mark Rowland has been appointed as UK/Ireland Account Manager for CMW Horticulture Ltd, part of the Bosman van Zaal group. Mark has a passion for horticulture, which stems from his early years. He took a National Diploma in Horticulture at Pershore College of Horticulture before working as a
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New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture paints a bleak picture of the future of small family farms. Virginia lost 4,320 farms — about 10% of the total number of farms in the commonwealth — between 2017 and 2022. More than 1,800 of those farms were under 10 acres. As those thousands
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The first of the much-anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand-grown JAZZ™ apples are this week being picked ready for New Zealanders and consumers around the world to enjoy. This season, T&G Global and its independent growers will collectively pick over 4 million tray carton equivalents
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