Enza Zaden discusses characteristics of tomatoes.
2024-04-23 17:00
According to seed specialist Enza Zaden, two major themes are prominent in the tomato category. The first is the emergence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and its impact on the industry. The second is the influence of retail trends in reshaping the category.
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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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Co-op switches to 100 percent British own-brand strawberries.
2024-04-23 15:00
The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so.
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Exports of bananas from Ecuador are increasing.
2024-04-23 15:00
Ecuador exported 99.47 million boxes of bananas in the first quarter of 2024, which was a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the same period the previous year.
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Frutas de Chile strengthens ties with Sichuan
2024-04-23 15:00
Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote fruit trade and logistical cooperation between the Chilean fruit industry and the western regions of China.
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GreenDot Group: "Invest in the circular economy now"
2024-04-23 13:00
Since taking over "Der Grüne Punkt" in the summer of 2022, the company has developed and acquired production facilities in other European countries such as Austria, Italy, and France in less than two years, according to a statement.
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Difficult conditions in Peru are posing a threat to the counter-seasonal supply of asparagus.
2024-04-23 12:00
Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors.
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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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Hungary: Investments in modern cultivation methods bear fruit in vegetable production.
2024-04-23 12:00
Therefore, through investments in protected cultivation methods such as greenhouses, polytunnels, or increasingly artificial grow lights, as well as hydroponics, a year-round availability could be ensured for some products, such as bell peppers and tomatoes. The cultivation of tomatoes in
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The three-day event, which was attended by 45 countries and eight Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo, and Paraná), brought together the entire production chain of the sector and 12,000 visitors. At the first...
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The mission: to spread orchard fruit into all minds and mouths and inspire enthusiasm for intangible cultural heritage. For this purpose, as communicated by Hochstamm Deutschland e.V., there are hundreds of hosts on site. All of Europe celebrates Orchard Fruit Day on Friday, April 26, 2024.
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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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First peaches and nectarines from the Mediterranean region
2024-04-23 09:00
In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter.
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Nowy dyrektor generalny Costy rozmawia o przejściu właścicielskim.
2024-04-23 06:00
Costa Group has entered an exciting new phase, according to Chief Executive Marc Werner, as the leading Australian fresh produce company begins to adapt under new ownership.
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Planet Red returns to Macfrut with 12 new tomato varieties
2024-04-23 00:00
The first edition of Red Planet, the immersive event about tomatoes created by Agrotere Macfrut, left us with the awareness that the perception of tomatoes among industry professionals is very different from that of ordinary consumers and that the latter know little or nothing about how...
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Cherries are on everyone's mind this spring.
2024-04-23 00:00
"Everybody is eager to learn more about this year's cherry harvest," says Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh. The cherry season in the Pacific Northwest may conclude around August 15th, which is notably earlier than in previous years. Although it is still too soon to make a comprehensive evaluation of the upcoming cherry crop from the region,
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Melinda launches a contest featuring the Golden apple.
2024-04-23 00:00
The Golden Dop apple from Melinda is the protagonist of the Golden Hour contest, active until mid-July, which combines photography, agriculture, and tourism. In-store initiatives, playing with photography.
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On April 18th, Assomela, the Italian Association of Apple Producers, hosted Dr. Roberto Tomasello, General Director of COPRAS (General Directorate for the Fight against Unfair Commercial Practices and Sanctioning Procedures), and Attorney Marina Fiori, Technical Secretary.
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The GLOBALG.A.P. standard provides greater flexibility for farms to showcase their own narratives.
2024-04-23 00:00
Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements.
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In the U.S., 47 percent of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9 percent. While there has been notable progress, there is room for encouraging more women to enter the industry and boost their representation.
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