Macfrut 2025, international presentations restart.
2025-01-17 00:00
The organizational machinery of Macfrut has fully resumed with a busy schedule of international presentations that will touch upon numerous countries, both in Europe and beyond. By the end of February, stops are planned in Warsaw (Poland), Bogotá (Colombia), and Brazzaville (Congo).
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"Jabłko zostało wybrane jako symbol prezydencji Polski w Radzie UE" "The apple was chosen as the symbol of the Polish presidency of the EU council"
2025-01-17 00:00
Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group, states that the Polish apple industry is proud to supply apples for the EU council during Poland's presidency. She mentions that Poland will hold the presidency of the EU council for six months, and the apple has been selected as the symbol for this occasion.
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Hepatitis A virus in blueberries from Poland. Who is to blame?
2025-01-17 00:00
Frozen fruits contaminated with Hepatitis A virus have been found in stores of the popular retail chain Albert Heijn. So far, 31 people have reported the issue, and the Dutch equivalent of the sanitary inspectorate suggests that the scale of contamination could be larger. One of the customers
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McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy.
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Russia: Sverdlovsk imports 1.4 million cut flowers in January.
2025-01-17 00:00
W styczniu 2025 roku do obwodu swierdłowskiego zostało sprowadzonych niemal 1,4 miliona ciętych kwiatów i 35 800 roślin doniczkowych, wszystkie uprawiane w krajach spoza Rosji. Kwiaty pochodziły m.in. z Holandii, Kolumbii, Kenii, Izraela, Ekwadoru, Kostaryki, Włoch i Meksyku.
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A colorful sea of chrysanthemums at 'Carnaval de Flores'
2025-01-17 00:00
In recent days, traders and growers visited Deliflor in Maasdijk, the Netherlands. The greenhouse had been transformed into a tropical flower festival during the Delishow, where the latest varieties and codes were on display. Click here for the photo report. The greenhouse is open for visits.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Sorting & Packaging, Digital & Smart, Technology, and Germany
2025-01-16 15:00
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has already significantly impacted the industry in the past year. The focus is on avoiding packaging waste, establishing and promoting a circular economy, making packaging more easily recyclable, and encouraging more environmentally friendly practices.
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Job offer: (Manager) Sales - Full-time/Potatoes and Onions/Agricultural Trade/(South-)West Germany
2025-01-16 14:00
You have an exciting task ahead of you that offers responsibility and creative freedom - in an industry that directly shapes the future of our food and agriculture.
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Egipt, Indonesia, and Ukraine have surpassed Spain in the global rankings of fruit and vegetable producing countries. Fepex data indicates that Spanish production decreased by 10 percent between 2020 and 2023, dropping from 31 million tonnes to 28 million tonnes.
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Brands bring joy to Italy's apple business.
2025-01-16 11:00
The branded apple Cosmic Crisp has made a comeback in European markets, supported by a range of special events and communications aimed at persuading young and urban consumers to savor it "under any sky, from sunrise to sunset."
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DBV: German agriculture scores high in pesticide monitoring.
2025-01-16 10:00
In products from Germany, only 1% of the samples tested were found to exceed the legal maximum residue levels. This means that domestic production performs significantly better than imports from non-EU countries, where the rate was 8.5%.
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Harvested in Germany: Veganuary meets local winter vegetables - Start the new year with lamb's lettuce and Brussels sprouts.
2025-01-16 09:00
If you are still looking for inspiration, you will find it in "Deutschland - Mein Garten." Here you will find not only recipes but also many exciting tips, information on seasonal times, and how to enjoy the variety of local winter vegetables.
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Fruits and vegetables imported from around the world provide relief during winter for Romanians.
2025-01-16 00:00
At the peak of winter freeze, Romania is importing almost all types of fruits and vegetables to fulfill the local market demands. Ilie Ghilerdea, a Buyer of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Romanian importer Select Fruits, mentioned that they import produce from various countries around the world.
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Conad surpasses Marca as the top consumer brand in Italy.
2025-01-16 00:00
Conadinvest has been investing consistently for many years in own-brand products and participates in the Marca by Bolognafiere Fair as the leading consumer brand, with a turnover of 6.3 billion euros (+4.7% in value compared to 2023) and a share of total sales at 33.7% in the channel.
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The future of the Rocha pear will depend on the management of two diseases that are threatening the sector.
2025-01-16 00:00
To jest trzeci rok z rzędu, kiedy zbiory gruszek odmiany Rocha były niewielkie. Vitor Santos, producent i eksporter gruszek Rocha w Portugalii, analizuje obecną kampanię. "W porównaniu z potencjalną produkcją wynoszącą 230 000/240 000 ton, zbiory gruszek Rocha w ciągu ostatnich 3 lat nie osiągnęły"
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is fully entering the elongated tomato market, specifically the San Marzano variety, one of the most characteristic products of Made in Italy, with Baroncino, a variety developed specifically to meet the needs of the Campania region.
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Shortages of European potato seeds are impacting planting plans for 2025 due to the strong demand in fresh markets.
2025-01-16 00:00
Demand and consumption are typical for this time of year. As growers plan their plantings for 2025, the issue of seed continues to be top of the agenda. The 2023 season continues to have an impact on seed supply, not just in Ireland but all across the continent. Given these issues, many growers are...
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France: Sival 2025 is coming to a close.
2025-01-16 00:00
Sival 2025 is coming to a close after three days, showcasing the products and services of 700 exhibitors at the Angers Exhibition Centre. This trade show, focused on France, is renowned as the only exhibition in the country that provides a complete range of high-performance equipment and services for specialized industries.
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TikTok strikes again: tomatoes on bridges (wait, what?)
2025-01-16 00:00
A bridge in Ireland has been completely covered with tomatoes. Initially, a few tomatoes got stuck to the stonework due to the recent freezing conditions. However, as news spread, people began adding their own tomatoes. The bridge has now become one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions after going viral.
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