VDW: Annual Balance 2023 - overall challenging economic situation led to a significant decrease in sales
2024-04-25 13:00
Additionally, the industry was further burdened by plans from the European Commission to introduce rigid quotas for reusable packaging in e-commerce and certain transportation sectors. These not only threatened to unfairly disadvantage corrugated cardboard but also jeopardized declared sustainability goals.
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The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods criticizes the Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR) initiative.
2024-04-25 10:00
Nowe zasady dotyczące opakowań, przyjęte przez Parlament Europejski, budzą "poważne obawy dotyczące handlu i bezpieczeństwa żywności" - twierdzi z siedzibą w USA Sojusz dla Zrównoważonych Opakowań dla Żywności (ASPF).
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Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
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The Panama Canal Authority is planning to increase the number of daily transits to 32.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that there will be scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will decrease the daily transits through the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. After the maintenance is completed, measures have been outlined to increase the daily transits to 32 in response to the situation.
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Rob Hanifin has been appointed as a product specialist for climate screens at Ridder North America.
2024-04-25 00:00
Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Located on the US East Coast, Rob will provide support to growers across North America and around the world. "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North.
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Costa Rica highlights the importance of Spain as a gateway for its products to Europe.
2024-04-24 00:00
Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,...
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Ecuador's banana exports as of March 2024 decreased by 0.24%.
2024-04-24 00:00
Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas.
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Global industry is rebounding despite disruptions, oversupply, and trade conflicts.
2024-04-24 00:00
Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the
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Canada's Oppy has teamed up with DEEP Earth Energy Production to construct an integrated greenhouse powered by geothermal energy at the location of Canada's inaugural geothermal power facility.
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"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany."
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VDW: Annual Balance 2023 - overall challenging economic situation led to a significant decrease in sales
2024-04-25 13:00
Additionally, the industry was further burdened by plans from the European Commission to introduce rigid quotas for reusable packaging in e-commerce and certain transportation sectors. These not only threatened to unfairly disadvantage corrugated cardboard but also jeopardized declared sustainability goals.
read more
The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods criticizes the Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR) initiative.
2024-04-25 10:00
Nowe zasady dotyczące opakowań, przyjęte przez Parlament Europejski, budzą "poważne obawy dotyczące handlu i bezpieczeństwa żywności" - twierdzi z siedzibą w USA Sojusz dla Zrównoważonych Opakowań dla Żywności (ASPF).
read more
Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
read more
The Panama Canal Authority is planning to increase the number of daily transits to 32.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that there will be scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will decrease the daily transits through the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. After the maintenance is completed, measures have been outlined to increase the daily transits to 32 in response to the situation.
read more
Rob Hanifin has been appointed as a product specialist for climate screens at Ridder North America.
2024-04-25 00:00
Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Located on the US East Coast, Rob will provide support to growers across North America and around the world. "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North.
read more
Costa Rica highlights the importance of Spain as a gateway for its products to Europe.
2024-04-24 00:00
Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,...
read more
Ecuador's banana exports as of March 2024 decreased by 0.24%.
2024-04-24 00:00
Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas.
read more
Global industry is rebounding despite disruptions, oversupply, and trade conflicts.
2024-04-24 00:00
Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the
read more
Canada's Oppy has teamed up with DEEP Earth Energy Production to construct an integrated greenhouse powered by geothermal energy at the location of Canada's inaugural geothermal power facility.
read more
"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany."
read more
BDC: Interview on Mushroom Cultivation at the EU Level
2024-04-23 10:00
This became evident at the annual meeting of the European Mushroom Growers Group (GEPC) in Brussels at the beginning of the year, which takes place every January. Susanne R. Knobloch attended as a representative for the BDC members and reports on the current topics discussed in the interview.
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Panama is focusing on European markets for investment.
2024-04-23 00:00
Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits."
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Bananas from Belize are priced at £0.96, which reflects a 3% decrease from last week.
2024-04-23 00:00
Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami ładowanymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły.
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The Mexican tomato industry will not be able to resolve dumping charges through litigation.
2024-04-23 00:00
W zeszłym tygodniu, w odpowiedzi na pozew dużego meksykańskiego eksportera pomidorów, Sąd Handlu Międzynarodowego USA przekazał z powrotem decyzję z 2019 roku do Departamentu Handlu, który stwierdził, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane poniżej ceny na amerykańskim rynku. Co istotne, ta decyzja nie unieważniła faktu
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The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the
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Flower farmer John Huiberts stands next to a flamingo made of thousands of organic pink hyacinths. At the annual BloemenCorso, or flower parade, where decorated floats travel through 26 miles of fields in full bloom, his electric vehicle is a sign of changing times in the Netherlands. "It makes
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Area used to grow bulbs has increased by over 20% since 2013.
2024-04-22 00:00
In 2023, the agricultural land area dedicated to bulb cultivation increased by 21 percent to over 28 thousand hectares compared to a decade ago. The number of farms engaging in bulb cultivation in addition to other agricultural activities has risen, although fewer farms focus solely on this.
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World Avocado Organization defends itself against accusations
2024-04-19 10:00
Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding).
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Zespri, the season starts early.
2024-04-19 00:00
New Zealand kiwifruit growers will arrive in Europe well ahead of schedule this year. This was confirmed by Zespri itself through its director for Europe and North America, Steven Martina.
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There is a high volume of organic rhubarb available this season from the Pacific Northwest.
2024-04-19 00:00
Wiosna nadeszła, co oznacza, że produkcja organicznej rabarbaru jest w toku na Północno-Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Pacyfiku. "To jedna z czołowych regionów produkcji rabarbaru w USA" - mówi Jess Hardin, kupujący w firmie Organically Grown Company. "Nasi klienci niecierpliwie oczekują na ten plon każdą wiosnę, uprawiany organicznie przez naszą firmę".
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