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Kanzi season off to energetic start in Europe
2023-09-27 12:00
The Kanzi apple’s main European production areas managed to avoid the worst of Europe’s harsh weather conditions in recent months, boding well for the quality of the new European harvest.
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Due to violent weather changes, Greek gardeners lost about 60% of their apple harvest
2023-09-27 00:00
The apple cultivation in Greece is expected to be lower than usual, in the area that grows quite a chunk of the Greek national production, Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, says: “The apple production in our region, and in general for the
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 25 September
2023-09-26 00:00
The new persimmon and chestnut campaign has started, onions are still on record prices while Italian lettuces continue to fall. New apple varieties continue to arrive in the markets, most recently the Stark Delicious. For plums, the latest entry is the Angeleno. It is about to
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The apple is indispensable but more appeal is needed
2023-09-25 00:00
Most Europeans - including Italians - indicate the apple as the fruit they would not give up but in the main countries of the old continent consumption is languishing and, although Covid has helped a partial recovery, it is not reaching the quantities of ten years ago.
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The apple cultivation in Greece is expected to be lower than usual, in the area that grows quite a chunk of the Greek national production, Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, says: “The apple production in our region, and in general for the
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Apple juice prices remain elevated due to lower production and robust global demand
2023-09-25 00:00
The apple juice season for 2023/2024 is underway as processing facilities begin their operations. In August, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) issued a forecast indicating that the European apple harvest for 2023 is expected to be 3% lower compared to the previous year, amounting to
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"You need knowledge to convert local produce preference into effective buying behavior"
2023-09-25 00:00
A smart harvesting robot that separates chicory heads from their roots. Fragile bell pepper plants growing up a rope. Or pheromone traps among apple trees that keep harmful insects at bay. BelOrta wants to show off fruit and vegetable cultivation craftsmanship with its pop-up exhibition 'RIJP,
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The export of Ukrainian Red Delicious apples could increase
2023-09-25 00:00
If Ukraine's international relations with certain Asian countries change, the export of Red Delicious apples could significantly increase. This opinion was expressed in an interview by Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm (Chernivtsi region). Currently, Red Delicious apples make
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Global table grape exports declined compared to the previous season, but appear to remain on a growth trajectory, according to a recent Rabobank report. Supplying countries grapple with various challenges while striving for efficiency improvements. Green seedless varieties are gaining
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40 years of Bio Procam
2023-09-24 00:00
This is a special year for Bio Procam. The company has been in business for four decades. A long journey that began in 1983 thanks to the initiative of a group of local families. "At that time they only produced avocado and custard apple, and the facilities were in the house's warehouse.
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Demand for organic Lebanese apples and nuts exceeds supply
2023-09-22 00:00
The Lebanese organic market has dropped since the latest crises, yet there are opportunities for organic growers thanks to Lebanon's proximity to a relatively large, wealthy purchasing base in the Gulf states. Agreen Organics exports a wide range of organic products, fresh or processed, plant or
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Samboa, plant-ripened extrasweet arrives
2023-09-22 00:00
Anticipation increases pleasure... and so does Samboa, the project of the Rivoira Group that has been working for eight long years on extra-sweet apples, now available in retail outlets 12 months a year with the three Brazilian varieties Luiza, Venice and Isadora, to offer consumers fruit with
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"Participating at Fruit Attraction for the first time will set the tone to continue participating in international fairs"
2023-09-22 00:00
The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica (CANAPEP) will participate in the Fruit Attraction Fair from October 3 to 5, 2023. "We'll share what CANAPEP and its affiliates have done during these 20 years, which has helped Costa Rica become the world's leading producer
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Candine opens campaign and aims to double
2023-09-22 00:00
Candine®, the new apple from Apofruit that stands out for its bright pink appearance, sweet and crunchy flesh and unmistakable, persistent aroma, is about to experience another star season after a satisfying debut last year;
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Higher altitudes keep Turkish apples safe from heatwave
2023-09-22 00:00
The Turkish heatwave caused quite some issues in certain apple growing regions, but Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states their orchards are at higher altitudes and were spared many of the issues: “For the new season, the growing period for Turkish apples was
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Will blue be the new yellow?
2023-09-22 00:00
The Dwarf Cavendish is the most widely grown commercial banana variety in the Canary Islands, but it is not the only variety grown there. The archipelago also produces other varieties, such as the red banana, apple banana, macho banana, etc., which enrich the varietal range of the largest
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Strong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
2023-09-21 16:00
The latest apple season has begun positively for the South Tyrol-based Consortium of Val Venosta Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, known in the trade more commonly as VIP.
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Robotics Plus launches new autonomous vehicle
2023-09-21 07:00
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor.
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UK retailers slashing produce prices
2023-09-20 09:00
Waitrose and Aldi have cut prices on a number of fresh produce items. In the case of Waitrose, LEAF-certified potatoes, cauliflower and apples are among the latest tranche of discounts which will see prices lowered by 10 per cent on average. It represents the third time this year that Waitrose
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Rockit ready for Mid-Autumn Festival
2023-09-20 07:00
Rockit Global is gearing up for its biggest Mid-Autumn Festival yet, entering new markets and with more Rockit apples than ever landing in stores for the peak sales season.
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