“When it comes to fruits and vegetables, a balance has to be found between the needs of producers, packers, and the big retail chains, and a European legislator who is increasingly limiting the use of inputs. Sanodyna®, an effective and safe sanitiser that leaves no residue and can thus be used on all fruits and […]
Mango orchards in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh’s largest mango-producing district, are entering the flowering phase, with around 70% of trees already in bloom. Local agriculture officials report that current temperature and humidity levels are supporting flowering across the district’s 37,487 hectares of mango cultivation. Chapainawabganj produces more than 150 varieties, including Fazli, Kesar, Gopalbhog, and Lengra. The […]
Industry data and commentary from sector representatives indicate that the Peruvian blueberry industry is entering a new phase. The focus is shifting from expanding acreage and increasing volumes to managing a global business that is sensitive to timing, quality, logistics, and consumer behaviour. The central question is no longer how to produce more, but how […]
As part of the official delegation visit by the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to India, representatives of Hamburg’s port and maritime industry focused on strengthening cooperation with partners in Chennai and Mumbai. In New Delhi, meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Invest India further […]
Even in stable seasons, mango is regarded as one of the more complex fruit crops to cultivate, due to its dependence on climate conditions, tree physiology, and management practices. For India, the world’s largest mango producer, this has direct implications. The country harvests 23 million tons annually, accounting for almost a fifth of its total […]
In 2021, after developing several prototypes, FineField sold its first mechanized berry harvester for the fresh market. The Dutch startup has since sold dozens of these machines. Business Director Marcel Beelen expects the entire fresh market will eventually move toward mechanical harvesting, although “opinions differ on how quickly that will happen. Growers say labor savings […]
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A long-term study tracking nearly one million adults in the United States and Europe reports that dietary patterns associated with lower inflammation and steadier insulin response are linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk. Researchers followed participants for an average of 15 years, analysing overall eating patterns in relation to inflammation and insulin response, a hormone […]
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