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Grower and Project Planner Vertical Farming - Aarhus - Denmark

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In the near--and farther--future, more Ecuadorian dragon fruit on the way

Supplies of imported dragon fruit are poised to start increasing again. “We expect supply to increase towards the end of the month or the first week in February, weather permitting…

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Grower and Project Planner Vertical Farming - Aarhus - Denmark

Ethylene partnership formed to expand service in China

Several years ago, at the Florida Ag Expo, Catalytic Generators LLC was displaying its line of ethylene generators and Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate. With almost 50 years…

Dino helps move his melons

With imported Dino melons continuing on peak on availability this month, grower-shipper Agricola Famosa USA has brought on some help from a friend to move more melons. Dino is…

Grower-importer announces new Western expansion

Crystal Valley Foods (Crystal Valley) announced that it has finalized the acquisition of additional bays on the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal Market, adjacent…

Emergency crews rushed to blaze at Alberta mushroom farm

Emergency crews have rushed towards the scene of a large fire at a big commercial building at a mushroom farm outside Crossfield on Sunday afternoon. The fire…

USDA

Germany

Covid fuels historic growth in organic sales

Germany is the second largest organic market in the world. It holds good prospects for U.S. organic products, including tree nuts, fruits and vegetables, and processed food…

Four 2022 forecasts for shipping goods

What do businesses that source goods from overseas have to consider this year? Shypple has listed the four forecasts that will affect shipping goods the most. They also touch…

The pink ribbed Cassarosa tomato is awarded the 2022 Flavor of the Year award

The Flavor of the Year quality seal is a prestigious seal that is awarded each year to a series of products that has a higher quality and flavor than the rest of their…

International Fresh Produce Association

Statement on recent DHS vaccine mandate

Late last week, the International Fresh Produce Association was briefed that, effective January 22, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would begin…

When it comes to plant-based foods, it's time to get back to our roots

While only 5% of Americans identify as vegetarians, according to a 2018 Gallup poll, the New Year's resolution to eat less meat has arguably joined the ranks…

Special Bananas

New Australian research could end global banana threat

Australian scientists are working towards the development of banana plants that are resistant to a deadly disease that is threatening global production. Panama Tropical Race 4…

Global Focus Grapes

'The next step towards a more sustainable grape'

Edward Out, Managing Director of OTC Organics states the company has taken the next step for sustainable grapes: “We are proud that we made a significant step in reducing…

Retail

Dreamstime

Stop & Shop is reducing its statewide footprint

Calii has bagged $22.5mln in a Series A funding round

Canada: The largest T&T Supermarket in the country will be located in Saint-Laurent, MontréalPutting an end to a 2-month suspense which became viral, T&T Supermarkets…

IQonsulting

Chilean Blueberry Committee Crop & Exports Report. Week 2

Week 2: Chile recorded an export of 7,605 tons of fresh blueberries

During week 2 of the current year, Chile recorded an export of 7,605 tons of fresh blueberries, which is 5.2% less than last season. Until January 16th, 2022, the accumulated…

"If the situation doesn't change, banana production will have no future"

According to Marike De Peña, a small organic producer from the Dominican Republic and president of the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Small Fair Trade…

Italy's PND will be attending both Fruit Logistica and Anuga Foodtec

Companies look forward to returning to international trade fairs

"We are pleased and thrilled to confirm PND's presence at the next editions of Fruit Logistica and Anuga Foodtec, the two most important events in our sector at a European…

"Never before have we seen the consequences of climate change as in recent years"

In line with the sustainable development strategies of the Unifrutti Group, to which it belongs, Oranfrizer in Sicily is experimenting with new technology aimed at improving…

DG agri dashboard - Apples

Ongoing 2021/22 crop for EU27 estimated 6.7% higher than preceding 5-year average

Per the January 2022 update, the ongoing 2021/22 crop for EU27 has been estimated at 11,777 tonnes; this is 6,7% higher than the preceding 5 year average and 11 % above the…

Dirk Salentin, Managing Director of biofruit:

'At-home dining will probably increase compared to pre-pandemic levels'

Organic products saw high demand and popularity in the wake of the pandemic, as Dirk Salentin, managing director of biofruit Ltd, confirms. The company from Düren is dedicated…

40% drop in volumes of red garlic from Nubia

Sicilian garlic from Nubia (PT) risks not reaching the tables of many Italian and European consumers this year. But why? The answer is sad, yet simple - fall rain was so…

iFoodDS - Ilango Surendran

Pandemic workforce modelling tool to help keep produce flowing to retail shelves

Australian and New Zealand fresh produce companies are being encouraged to utilise a new tool that uses mathematical formulas to model and predict the illness and absence of…

Vincent Eysseric - Coolibah Herbs

"If you grow organic spinach you are onto a winner"

While growers always like get some rain, sometimes you can get a bit too much, but rain is mostly seen as a blessing in a country like Australia, which can experience…

Two Australian family brands partner together to celebrate loved Aussie produce in pickled form

Aussie grown Perfection Fresh has been around for over 43 years, since 1978 they’ve been supplying premium, Australian grown fresh produce including the much-loved Qukes® Baby…

Summer spud report 2021-2022

'It has been a mixed bag of weather, this Spring and Summer'

It has been a mixed bag of weather this Spring and Summer, with a couple of rain events challenging growers in Horowhenua and Canterbury. NZ agronomists and…

Pioneering grape grower has passed away

South African Table Grape Industry association SATI has reported that Aat Hoekstra, a Dutch born pioneering grape grower has died. Aat emigrated to South…

IDS

British research team of agricultural engineering and machinery experts develops harvesting robot with IDS camera

Lettuce is a valuable crop in Europe and the USA. But labour shortages make it difficult to harvest this valuable field vegetable, as sourcing sufficient seasonal labour to…

Romantic heart-shaped packaging filled with sweet strawberries

Exclusively and only for Valentine's Day, SanLucar intends to surprise consumers in Germany and Austria, with a romantic heart-shaped packaging filled with the sweet…

"According to the current data, we are facing a critical moment"

Europe is on the brink of a phytosanitary emergency

"For months we have been periodically analyzing the number of citrus fruit shipments to the EU that have been intercepted with different types of pests and…

A 34-year-old man in Segovia died buried under a shipment of carrots

A 34-year-old man died buried under a shipment of carrots while working in an agricultural warehouse in Vallelado, Segovia, reported the 112 Emergency Service…

Broccoli to help anti-cancer treatments

Broccoli may contain advantages beyond nutrition. A molecule found in broccoli, cabbage and other similar foods, digests down into DIM, a compound with brighter benefits than…

It can supply the market in this Spring Festival

The trial planting of "Old Beijing" green chives succeeded

After nearly a year of efforts by the technical personnel of the Beijing Municipal Agricultural Technology Extension Station, the "old Beijing" green chive, which has been…

It is expected that China's imported fruit volume will remain stable and slightly decrease in 2022

From the perspective of imported fruits, the main domestic imported items are fresh cherries, bananas, durians, and other types, among which the imported fresh cherries…

India

Tamil Nadu growers more and more interested in banana farming

Bananas are becoming a popular crop among Tamil Nadu farmers. For the past two fiscal years, the state has reported production of around 4 mln tons. India is…

Competition is capitalizing on McDonald’s supply problems

Japanese French fry war escalates

In the past month, the global supply crisis and other factors have taken a huge toll on the supply of potatoes scheduled for the many McDonald’s locations in…

Study finds banana-like crop could feed more than 100 million people

Ethiopia's false banana - is the Enset a wondercrop for climate change?

Enset, also known as the "false banana," is a starchy crop that is a food staple in Ethiopia. While its fruit is inedible, a recent study says its stems and…

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