Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has launched Mojito Fresh, a new table grape variety developed by Bloom Fresh. It boasts a unique flavor profile that combines sweet spearmint notes with a mix of Moscatel and labrusca. Mojito Fresh will be available in major retailers in Spain, including Consum, Carrefour, and others. read more

The sold-out summit is themed "Reset, Growth, Ambition" and reflects the challenges and opportunities facing the apple and pear industry, as well as the ongoing commitment of the sector to building a more sustainable, productive, and. read more

Joan Serentill, President of the Core Fruit Committee of Afrucat, emphasized during the presentation of the estimate: "Despite the recovery of apple production, we are still far from the Catalan production potential. We cannot speak of a good cycle in the history of." read more

Over 350 people are expected to attend this year's annual New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference, which will be held at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre. read more

Renew or die. When the latest Downy Mildew race appeared last year, seed companies had to get to work to avoid being left out.

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A highly innovative and custom-designed processing plant for flat peaches, nectarines, and pears to ensure optimal packaging of these particularly delicate fruits, while also automating various stages to reduce. read more

Agrintesa, one of Italy's largest fresh produce suppliers, has recently installed a new, highly automated packing line with the aim of taking advantage of the growing demand for premium-grade fruit in Europe. read more

Catalonia's apple harvest is expected to reach 268,770 tonnes this year, which is 13 percent higher than in 2023 and 3 percent above the five-year average. All varieties have seen an increase compared to last year, especially Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala. read more

Due to the unstable spring weather (hot/cold/wet/hail), fewer pears are hanging on the trees compared to last year. Most pears have recovered well from the hail in spring. The Conference variety, which accounts for almost 80% of the Dutch pear harvest, is estimated at 258 million. read more

A new product officially appeared on the market this season, which may prove to be a valuable support for raspberries and blueberries in increasing their resistance to high temperatures, positively affecting, for example, their fruit set.

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Harvista™ 1.3 SC, AgroFresh's new pre-harvest solution, has obtained emergency authorization from the Ministry of Health for use during the apple and pear harvest of the year 2024 (for 120 days). The request was made by the main producers' associations. read more

The season of the symbolic product of Sicilian fruits and vegetables has begun: the prickly pear. To understand the prospects of the season, we interviewed Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania): "A campaign that starts 15 days early... read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has introduced Mojito Fresh, a new type of table grape developed by Bloom Fresh, featuring a distinctive flavor profile that blends sweet spearmint hints with a combination of Moscatel and labrusca. This variety will be sold in leading stores in Spain, such as Consum, Carrefour, and. read more

Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more

In Tillsonburg, a robotics company has introduced an automated asparagus harvester that can collect up to 60 spears per minute across four rows at the same time. According to Steve Spanjers from HarvestCorp Technologies, this technology decreases the requirement for manual labor from four workers to just. read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

After successfully concluding the citrus fruit campaign, the Il Girasole cooperative in Paternò (Catania) is gearing up for the late and medium-late peach and nectarine season, in addition to Coscia pears. This was communicated by Giovanni Scavo. read more

The California organic pear harvest is about to begin. In the Sacramento Delta region, the harvest is expected to start this week, followed by Lake County, located further north, around August 7. It is slightly delayed this year due to the recent high temperatures in the state. "Growing... read more

W badaniu opublikowanym przez Scientific Reports przedstawiono nowe podejście do automatyzacji zbioru gruszek, zatytułowane sieć percepcji odkształceń na wysokim poziomie z wieloobiektowym tłumieniem maksymalnego poszukiwania (HDMNet). Wykorzystując głębokie uczenie, ta metoda ma na celu poprawę systemu wizyjnego w celu. read more

Last year, 8,000 tonnes of pears were harvested on Lake Constance. While this amount is significantly less compared to the 226,000 tonnes of apples harvested, it represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year. Farmers in the region are showing a growing interest in cultivating pears. read more