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Ambrosia™ starts new year with TV and digital media campaigns

Ambrosia™

For the second consecutive year, Ambrosia™ is focused on the medium of television to publicise its excellent organoleptic qualities as well as its healthy properties through a conventional 20-second spot […]

Thu 20/01/2022 by Ambrosia™ - Translation by Richard Wilkinson

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Bejo showcases its onions

Bejo Ibérica

The leading seed company in onion cultivation held two open days last week to present its new onions for storage. Showing off a new catalogue for 2022, 2023 and 2024, […]

Thu 20/01/2022 by Bejo Ibérica - Translation by Richard Wilkinson

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CASSAROSA® ribbed pink tomato wins FLAVOR OF THE YEAR 2022

Yuksel Seeds

For the first time, consumers have awarded CASSAROSA® the prestigious FLAVOUR OF THE YEAR seal for its appearance and taste. This tomato is characterised by its ribbed shape and its […]

Tue 25/01/2022 by Yuksel Seeds - Translation by Richard Wilkinson

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European apple stocks up 6.8% but pear supply plummets

GKE

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, has released its first apple and pear stock figures of the season. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 6.8% […]

Thu 20/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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Morocco expects larger citrus crop 

Eurofresh Distribution

Morocco’s citrus production for 2021/22 is forecast at 2.55 million tons, up 12% YoY, according to USDA data. Tangerine/mandarin production is expected to be up 13% over the previous year […]

Tue 18/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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Parthenope®, a variety of strawberry from CIV suitable for the Mediterranean climates, confirms its potential also in the Piana del Sele

CIV

Witness of Giampiero d’Onofrio (CJO): “Promising start of the 2021/2022 season in Battipaglia. Early variety of reference for future seasons in this area “. Further confirmation of the potential of […]

Tue 25/01/2022 by CIV

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Sakata revolutionises winter broccoli with Ulysses

Sakata Seed Ibérica

This new variety has been designed for complicated winter harvests. Thanks to its versatility and high yield, it can be harvested right through four months – from December to early […]

Mon 24/01/2022 by Sakata Seed Ibérica

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SanLucar strawberries: The best recipe to fall in love on Valentine´s Day

SanLucar

The premium brand for fruit and vegetables will celebrate the Day of Lovers with a sweet strawberries heart.

Mon 24/01/2022 by SanLucar

• Produce

The European Art of Taste project boosts Italian kiwifruit in Asia

Antonio Pronostico/European Union and CSO Italy

Despite weather problems limiting production, Mediterranean kiwi fruit continues to be appreciated all over the world thanks to its superior quality and taste. Funded by the EU, CSO Italy, and […]

Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

• Markets
• Produce

USaid programme to bring genetically engineered aubergine to Bangladesh and the Philippines

Cornell University

A new USaid project will introduce new genetically engineered aubergine varieties to Bangladesh and the Philippines. The Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant Partnership will be led by Cornell University, New […]

Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

• Organics/Sustainability
• Produce

Western Australia’s avocado producers target Japanese market

Eurofresh Distribution

The West Australian avocado sector has made new efforts to boost exports to Japan. The state government partnered with the local avocado industry through Hort Innovation, Avocados Australia and Austrade […]

Tue 25/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

• Markets
• Produce

“Florida” branded orange juice sells better

Freepick

US consumers are more inclined likely to buy orange juice if they believe the fruit comes from Florida, according to a recent study by the University of Florida. The top […]

Thu 20/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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