Do we take the right amount of vitamin C daily? Usually the intentions are the best but then we end up setting them aside or forgetting about them. This is what emerged in a survey commissioned by Zespris on over 500 Singaporeans where it was shown that the overwhelming majority of
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The supply of asparagus is good right now and it looks as though it will stay that way for the next few weeks. "Currently, Mexico is in peak asparagus production," says Cruz Carrera of Five Crowns Marketing. "Last year we ran into weather conditions that hindered the overall volume of asparagus.
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In an effort to combat the rapid spoilage of fruits and vegetables, an Israeli company, Liva, headquartered in Ness Ziona, has innovated a sticker that promises to prolong the freshness of produce. This technology, devised without altering the produce itself, employs a prebiotic formula that
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In response to the proliferation of counterfeit packaging and unauthorized cultivation of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in China, Zespri has intensified its legal and investigative efforts. The New Zealand-based company discovered that Chinese growers have been unlawfully growing the patented
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Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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A presentation tour of Macfrut 2024 took place last week in Cuba. Cuban fruit and vegetable companies have already taken part in the exhibition for three editions, and last year there were more than 50 operators from the Caribbean country; read more

Since mid-February, there's been a mandarin variety in the market that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain: the Gold Nugget variety, recognizable for its rough skin and very sweet taste. "Our customers demand the Gold Nugget," says Silvana Sorli, from the company Frutas Sorli, based
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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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On the occasion of Women's Day, let's dive into the history that made the mimosa the timeless symbol of this day in Italy. We are in 1946, a crucial moment in the history of Italian women, in a post-war period, where women tried to make their voices heard and obtain recognition of their rights.
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The Ministry of Agriculture in Latvia is set to propose an expansion of the list of goods from Russia and Belarus that may face an import ban. This proposal, encompassing a wide range of agricultural and fodder products, is expected to be reviewed by the Cabinet of Ministers. Prime Minister
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Anthurium producer Rijnplant from De Lier (the Netherlands), part of Dümmen Orange since 2015, is independent again as of March 1. Under the leadership of director Paulo Reis, Rijnplant is committed to continuing its service to customers worldwide, offering a diverse and innovative range of
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Belgium: Colruyt to open 38 Comarchés, 3 Bio-Planets, and one CruEarlier than expected, Colruyt has been given the green light to start the conversion work of the Match and Smatch stores it recently acquired. The first integrations start this week, with most stores opening under a temporary
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