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Bioconservacion at Macfrut 2017
Thanks to our Italian partner Graziani Packaging, Bioconservacion was present at Macfrut 2017, the International Trade Fair for the Fruit and Vegetable Sector held by CESENA FIERA from 10 to 12 May 2017 at the Rimini Expo Centre in Rimini (Italy). The main theme of this new edition of Macfrut was strawberries, as we can see in its presentation image. As a result, several activities were ...
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Eating fruit & veg can improve motivation in young adults
A study led by Dr. Tamlin Conner of the Psychology Department in New Zealand’s University of Otago, has shown that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables in young adults could increase mental health, including increased motivation and vitality. For their research, the team gathered 171 participants, all of whom were students between 18 and 25 years old. The participants were then ...
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Fruit Logistica, Berlin, Germany
The Leading Trade Fair for the International Fresh Produce Trade Attended by one of our UK reseller partners. FRUIT LOGISTICA is the most important business and communication arena of the international fresh produce trade. The industry’s key decision makers are there as exhibitors and trade visitors and have the opportunity of approaching potential business partners with their ...
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PerCarb now approved in California
As of July 25, 2019, BioSafe Systems’ PerCarb has been approved for use in the state of California by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. PerCarb is an EPA-registered, 0-hour REI, broad-spectrum bactericide/fungicide designed to treat and control plant pathogens that cause major foliar diseases on field-grown crops, tree crops, vine crops, berries, small fruits, vegetable crops and ...
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REKO participates in Interpom | Primeurs 2016
Visit us at the Interpom | Primeurs2016 exhibition from November 27th - November 29th in Kortrijk, Belgium. Our stand number is 40, Hall 4. INTERPOM | PRIMEURS is the most specialised indoor trade fair in Europe for the potato, vegetable and fruit sector where the whole chain is represented, frow growers to processing and marketing. INTERPOM | PRIMEURS counts 278 exhibitors (+14% exhibition ...
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Don`t miss a chance to book your stand at AgroLogistics Uzbekistan 2015
International Trade Exhibition company ITE Uzbekistan and its partner I.T.E. Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd. (United Kingdom) are glad to invite Your company to participate in AgroLogistics Uzbekistan 2015 The exhibition covers every segment of the fresh produce business, features players from all the world's markets, and offers a complete overview of the market for all products and services ...
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Providing more lower-grade fruit may not increase consumption
New research suggests that increasing the availability of lower grade fresh fruit and vegetables may not be the answer to increasing its consumption. The research by Cranfield University set out to understand what affects fruit and vegetable demand. Of those surveyed, the research identified that the fresh produce industry perceived that the ‘5-a-day’ message has had little to no ...
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Supermarket jungle
Borneo’s intact rainforests are among the world’s most biologically diverse environments, providing an abundance of foods that have fed people for thousands of years. Villagers in the Kelabit Highlands, near the Malaysian-Indonesian border, traditionally hunt wild game and forage for hundreds of species of jungle fruits, vegetables, shoots and herbs. This region illustrates how ...
By SciDev.Net
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Soil Health for Fruit & Vegetable Producer Training Coming to Red Lake, Mahnomen
SFA’s Soil Health for Fruit and Vegetable Producers training program, which teaches soil health principles, how to measure soil health, tools and techniques and more, is coming to two locations in northwest Minnesota. First, farmers Zachary Paige and Jim Chamberlin will speak from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tues., April 30, at Adaawe-Wigamgig Business Center, 23750 Highway 1 E, Red Lake. Free; light ...
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TSW Fairs 2014 – award for GACEK
During the TSW 2014 – Fruit and Vegetable Fairs that took place in EXPO XXI in Warsaw, our company JAGODA JPS was recognized for the cherries, plums harvester GACEK. We received the prize of Professor Stefan Pieniążek for the most innovative product that also makes a major contribution to the development of horticulture. ...
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Beware the enemy within
Led by CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences’ Dr Dean Paini, an international group of scientists at the CRC for National Plant Biosecurity used a type of artificial intelligence (or machine learning) to determine the top 100 insect pests most likely to establish in all 48 contiguous states of the US, and how many had not yet established in each of those states. They then asked: ‘Of these absent ...
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What Does An Ultrasonic Ozone Fruit And Vegetable Washer Cleaning Machine Do To Your Fruits and Vegetables?
If you want to know more about ozone purifiers, you are on the right page. In this article, we are going to talk about ozone generators that can help you refine your fruits and vegetables. Apart from this, we will also find out how they can benefit your health. Read on to find out more. 1. Eliminates Harmful Pathogens Fruits and vegetables may contain pathogens that may cause a lot of health ...
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Banana Leaves Instead of Plastics
A supermarket was spotted opting out of using plastic to wrap their produce. Instead they are choosing to use something biodegradable, aesthetically beautiful, non-toxic, waterproof and much cheaper than plastic. They are bundling their fruits… A supermarket was spotted opting out of using plastic to wrap their produce. Instead they are choosing to use something biodegradable, ...
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IGNIA leads US$6.5 million investment in chiapas farms, a leading Mexican exporter of fruits and vegetables
IGNIA Fund I, LP, the first impact investing fund in Latin America, announced today an investment of US$5 million in Chiapas Organic Holdings, Inc. ("Chiapas Farms"), a leading Mexican producer and trader of export-grade fruits and vegetables. This investment is part of a US$6.5 million equity financing round that includes a US$1.5 million investment from existing shareholders. "Chiapas Farms ...
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TSW 2018 Award for OSKAR 4WD
Self-Propelled Berry Harvester OSKAR 4WD Berry Harvester won the first prize! During the TSW 2018 Fruits and Vegetable Industry Fair that took place in Warsaw, OSKAR 4WD won the first prize for the most innovative and significant contribution to the development of Polish horticulture products named after prof. S.A. Pieniążek. ...
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Sessions Aim to Improve On-Farm Safety of Fruits, Vegetables
When it comes to foodborne illness, fresh produce belies its healthful aura: Fresh fruits and vegetables account for 24 percent of U.S. foodborne illness in which both the responsible food and contaminant are identified, according to a 2013 analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data by theCenter for Science in the Public Interest. That’s one reason why Ohio State ...
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Farm Labor Shortage Vexes Farmers
A new video produced by the American Farm Bureau Federation shines a spotlight on the frustrations of the nation's farmers in finding workers to harvest their crops. While the video highlights peach production in Georgia, it also outlines the scope of the farm labor problem across the U.S. Watch the video here. Hiring a seasonal skilled workforce to bring crops in from the fields to America's ...
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Food Box Distribution Event at Agri-Plastics
Where can you find 30,000 lbs of food, 900 food boxes, 900 gallons of milk, and many boxes of a dozen eggs? At Agri-Plastics! It was a great day to be working with Volunteers of America Western Nebraska (VOAWN) and Hot Meals on the Farmer to Families Food Box Pickup Event. The free boxes contained fresh food: meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables, milk, and eggs. Many volunteers and employees of ...
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Safety net measures for dairy, fruit and vegetables to be extended
Safety net measures for the European dairy, fruit and vegetables sectors will be extended into 2016. The European Commission is currently finalising the last details with a view to formally adopting the relevant legal decisions in the coming weeks as a matter of formality. The European Commission is aware of the challenges faced by European producers and to support them. For the fruit and ...
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Bioconservacion in Asia Fruit Logistica
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place from 7 to 9 September 2016 in Hong Kong and it is the only annual international trade exhibition for fresh fruit and vegetable marketing in Asia which focuses exclusively on the fresh produce sector and related value chain for the whole Asian region. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA offers unparalleled opportunities to find out what is happening in the rapidly changing ...
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