North America
Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime producer located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. "In addition to our own lime cultivation, we also work with other growers who supply us.
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Ten Have Plant chooses smart, plastic-free packaging.
2024-04-10 00:00
Ten Have Plant is a company that prioritizes a sustainable future. This commitment is evident in their energy-efficient cultivation practices using geothermal heat, LED lighting, and CHP (combined heat and power), as well as their use of natural capital for crop protection and efficient water usage. Additionally, Ten Have Plant places emphasis on eco-friendly packaging solutions.
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Canadian authorities have given approval for the Arctic Gala.
2024-04-10 00:00
Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower of the Arctic® apple varieties, has received approval from Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that it has no
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Chinese authorities are taking action against the production and distribution of fake or counterfeit kiwifruit.
2024-04-10 00:00
W USA władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko małej grupie zaangażowanej w operacje fałszerstw, co doprowadziło do przeprowadzenia kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te operacje miały także wpływ na firmę Dole.
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Ten Have Plant chooses smart plastic-free packaging.
2024-04-10 00:00
Ten Have Plant is a company that prioritizes a sustainable future. This commitment is evident in their energy-efficient cultivation methods using geothermal heat, LED lighting, and combined heat and power (CHP) technology, as well as their use of natural crop protection methods and efficient water usage. Additionally, Ten Have Plant places an emphasis on reducing packaging waste.
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Canadian authorities have approved the Arctic Gala.
2024-04-10 00:00
Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the company responsible for developing and growing the Arctic® apple varieties, has been given approval by Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that they have no
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A small vegetable breeder specializes in pointed peppers and a black tomato variety.
2024-04-10 00:00
"We are a small company and have been breeding vegetable seeds commercially for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The father-son owned company considers itself a small player in the world of vegetable seeds, highly specializing in.
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The Mexican Mango sets its sights on Oceania and the Middle East.
2024-04-10 00:00
According to José Ángel Crespo, "90 percent of Mexico's production is focused on the United States market, but it is very important to be able to
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Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime grower located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in various villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages in the Ujungpangkah sub-district. In addition to our own cultivation, we also work with other lime growers who supply us.
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Mexico: Rising export demand for avocados
2024-04-09 12:00
In 2023, production reached 2.65 million tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Exports will amount to 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. The United States is the most important market with an 81% share
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São Paulo avocado production has seen a notable increase in 2023
2024-04-09 00:00
In São Paulo, Brazil, avocado production has seen a notable increase, with the state producing 192 thousand tons in 2023, an 8.54% rise from the previous year, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta), associated with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA).
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Wholesale prices: Bananas from Belize at £0.96
2024-04-09 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Nutritional benefits of loquat
2024-04-09 00:00
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. read moreMango demand expected to pick up as supply comes on
2024-04-09 00:00
The supply of mangoes is increasing weekly now that more countries such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are in production. "The supply at this time is lower compared to last year with some variations at the regional level," says Ana Paula Jacome of dVida,
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Creation of Somos Hijolusa potato operator group, with a turnover exceeding €200 million
2024-04-09 00:00
The Leonese company Patatas Hijolusa, the Alicante-based Agrícola Villena and the Vitorian Natuber have joined forces to create one of the leading business groups in the Spanish potato and horticultural sector: Somos Hijolusa. More than half a century has passed since the family business
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Blue banana cultivation flourishes in East China
2024-04-09 00:00
In East China, there has been a notable increase in the cultivation of blue bananas, known scientifically as Musa acuminata 'True Blue'. This variety is distinguished by its blue hue and is reported to contain higher levels of antioxidants and resistant starch. The growth in cultivation is
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TOMRA Food opens its new centre in Valencia
2024-04-09 00:00
TOMRA Food is a world leader in optical sorting, sizing and food peeling solutions. Its main markets are the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Australia and China. Being such a global company, TOMTOMRA Food required a
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Maersk appoints new managing director for Central America
2024-04-09 00:00
AP Moller - Maersk has appointed Efraín Osorio as Maersk's new managing director for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean, based in Panama City. Osorio, who graduated from Kings Points in merchant marine, will lead the positioning of Maersk's transformation as a logistics integrator in the
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Mexico’s 2024 avocado production forecast at 2.77 million tons
2024-04-09 00:00
Mexico's 2024 avocado production is forecast at 2.77 million tons (MMT), a five percent increase over 2023 on strong export demand. Production in 2023 reached 2.65 MMT, up four percent compared to the previous year. Exports totaled 1.4 MMT in 2023, a 17 percent increase year on year. The United
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Kaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
2024-04-08 16:00
Banana suppliers from six Latin American countries have accused Kaufland, one of Germany’s largest retail chains, of failing to meet its commitments on fair pricing.
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