North America
Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to decreased water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, called the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to utilize existing infrastructure.
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SunCandy Citrus is celebrating its second year of partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada with a new campaign.
2024-04-12 00:00
SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children.
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"Technological development and innovation have been revolutionizing flower cultivation in Mexico."
2024-04-12 00:00
"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola,
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LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow.
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SunCandy citrus is marking its second year of partnership with Breakfast Club of Canada with a new campaign.
2024-04-12 00:00
SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children.
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Enabling US and Canadian farmers to use aeroponic technology.
2024-04-12 00:00
LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our expertise in aeroponic technology to greenhouse growers in North America," said LettUs Grow's spokesperson.
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Since January, more than 13,800 migrants have arrived in Huelva for the berry campaign.
2024-04-12 00:00
13,825 workers hired abroad have arrived in the province of Huelva since January 19, 2024, to participate in the strawberry and berry campaign. Among them, there are 339 workers from Honduras, 62 from Ecuador, 508 from Colombia, and 12,916 from Morocco, with the latter group exclusively comprising women.
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Panama is turning to a "dry canal" as it faces maritime challenges.
2024-04-12 00:00
Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to diminished water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, known as the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to make use of existing infrastructure.
read more
"Technological development and innovation have been transforming flower cultivation in Mexico."
2024-04-12 00:00
"Since the past 6-8 years, technological advancements and innovation have been revolutionizing flower cultivation in Mexico. Over the last 4 years, this transformation process has been accelerated," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua from Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola,
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Tosca packaging next to Bravo retailer.
2024-04-12 00:00
Tosca's collaboration with the Bravo supermarket chain in the Dominican Republic is an example of a successful partnership, created with sustainable, innovative solutions tailored to the needs of this ambitious supermarket chain.
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Turbulent times in tomatoes
2024-04-11 17:00
The main trends and talking points in the UK tomato sector at the moment include:
1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.
2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.
3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.
4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.
5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.
6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more
1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.
2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.
3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.
4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.
5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.
6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more
Podczas gdy sezon krajowych cytrusów w USA trwa w pełni, Peru, Afryka Południowa i Chile przygotowują się do swoich sezonów. "Wszyscy starają się przewidzieć, co stanie się w Kalifornii, ponieważ to będzie decydować o czasie importu" - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Wczesny.
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Debunking misconceptions about the operations of the Panama Canal
2024-04-11 00:00
As the dry season nears its end, the Panama Canal is adjusting to the climate conditions. In accordance with the current and forecasted water levels of Gatun Lake, and as a result of the Operational Water Strategy (OWS) implemented by the Panama Canal, additional slots that were announced earlier this month are now...
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The quality of onions has been excellent so far, and the weather has been great too.
2024-04-11 00:00
MARKET UPDATE
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more
MARKET UPDATE:
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more
Approaching the end of the dry season, the Panama Canal is adjusting to the weather conditions. Taking into account the current and predicted water levels of Gatun Lake, and in accordance with the Operational Water Strategy (OWS) implemented by the Panama Canal, additional transit slots that were announced earlier this month are now...
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Tosca transforms Bravo's supply chain in the Dominican Republic.
2024-04-10 00:00
The challenge
read moreA small vegetable breeder specializes in pointed peppers and a variety of black tomatoes.
2024-04-10 00:00
"We are a small company and have been commercially breeding vegetable seeds for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The company, owned by father and son, sees itself as a small player in the vegetable seed industry, with a high level of specialization.
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Report ICQRF 2023: over 54 thousand inspections and fines totaling 21.4 million euros.
2024-04-10 00:00
Yesterday morning, the presentation of the 2023 Report on the activities of the Central Inspectorate Department for the Protection of Quality and Fraud Repression of Agri-Food Products (Icqrf) took place at the Polyfunctional Hall of the Prime Minister's Office in Rome.
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