Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only apple varieties being exported to African markets, with red apples primarily being sold locally in South Africa.
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Avocados from Colombia are ready for expansion in the United States.
2025-03-18 15:00
Colombia, the fourth largest exporter of Hass avocados to the US, is getting ready to supply 130 million pounds to the US market during the 2025 spring-summer traviesa season.
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Switzerland: Trees indicate water stress online
2025-03-18 13:00
A dendrometer is a device that is placed around the trunk of a tree to measure changes in trunk diameter. When it sends its data over the internet or via radio to the irrigation system in the field, a decrease in trunk diameter triggers the irrigation.
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Wolfgang Gutberlet initiates self-harvest garden "Uns’r Gart’n"
2025-03-18 12:00
Between April and November, the approximately 100 self-harvesters who can purchase annual harvest shares can harvest broccoli, cut salad, or pick fruit. During the winter, vegetable boxes will be available for pickup from the storage stocks. However, not only familiar varieties, but also...
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Peru's share of the global blueberry market has increased from 11 percent to 33 percent in eight years.
2025-03-18 11:00
A report presented by the Proarándanos Guild during an event organized by Blueberries Consulting indicated that in 2016, Peru exported this fruit with a total value of 237 million US dollars, representing 11% of the global value of the business (2.246 billion US dollars at that time).
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Peru's share of the global market for blueberries increases from eleven percent to thirty-three percent in eight years.
2025-03-18 11:00
A report presented by the Proarándanos Guild during an event by Blueberries Consulting indicated that in 2016, Peru exported this fruit for a value of 237 million US dollars, which represents 11% of the global value of the business (2.246 billion US dollars back then).
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BVL/QS: Several emergency authorizations for the plant protection product Karate Zeon in apples, pears, sweet and sour cherries.
2025-03-18 11:00
As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide may be used beyond the existing authorization to combat Green Shield Bugs and Red-legged Shield Bugs on apple, pear, sweet cherry, and sour cherry trees from March 25th to July 22nd, 2025.
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T&G Global: Strong start to the 2025 JAZZ™ apple harvest
2025-03-18 11:00
Shane Kingston, Chief Operating Officer Apples at T&G, highlighted the excellent quality of the harvest, which is attributed to favorable conditions and the hard work of the producers.
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"Dole Nordic supports Push Report."
2025-03-18 10:00
Dole Nordic has announced its participation in the inaugural Push Report, a Swedish initiative supported by Vinnova, the innovation agency of Sweden.
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German Environmental Aid: "Supermarket chains must eliminate additional visual requirements for fruits and vegetables"
2025-03-18 09:00
Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the DUH: "Not a single German supermarket chain is taking the fight against food waste seriously. Otherwise, supermarkets would eliminate additional cosmetic standards. The supermarkets are therefore not only responsible for"
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France votes for new Nutri-Score, but "the dispute is not yet over."
2025-03-18 09:00
On radiofrance.fr, the topic is being explored: As part of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, the European Commission had considered implementing a mandatory logo in 2020, which was supposed to be implemented by the end of 2022 - however, nothing happened. "There was a very intense...
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Silny początek zbiorów jabłek Jazz firmy T&G na rok 2025
2025-03-18 01:00
The harvest of T&G Global's Jazz branded apples has started, signaling the start of a promising season for the marketer's premium global apple brands and commercial varieties.
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Be on the lookout for boron deficiencies in young plants.
2025-03-18 00:00
Whether you are growing young plants or getting ready to transplant them, it is important to closely monitor your crops as nutrient deficiencies are frequently seen during this season, particularly in northern regions. These symptoms typically arise when young plants are cultivated under low-light conditions that restrict...
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The pumpkin industry is experiencing significant changes on a global scale, with new emerging participants and a more diversified demand. In recent years, Africa has emerged as a crucial region for pumpkin cultivation, with growing investments from countries like Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Ghana.
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The expansion of asparagus cultivation into Mexico and Peru allows for a year-round supply.
2025-03-18 00:00
To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą...
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Low fiber intake in Europe underscores the importance of California prunes as a healthy choice.
2025-03-18 00:00
The data shows that fiber intake is still low in the UK and Europe. According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), adults in the UK consume about two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of 30g. Even in Germany and Norway, the highest consumers in Europe, people are not meeting the recommended fiber intake.
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FMC is investigating global shipping chokepoints in light of changes in trade policies.
2025-03-18 00:00
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC has launched an investigation into transit constraints at international maritime chokepoints. This inquiry is looking into the impact of foreign laws, regulations, or practices, as well as the activities of foreign-flag vessel operators on.
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HelloFresh: Incorporating more fruits and vegetables into every meal
2025-03-18 00:00
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Petr Pavlik as Brand President of the local Czech brand Albert and has announced Jesper Lauridsen as the dedicated COO for its Central and Southeastern region. Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia made the announcement regarding Jesper Lauridsen, who is currently serving as Brand President of Albert and COO of the Central region.
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For the 2025 season, the Italian producers' organization Agricola Campidanese confirms that the areas dedicated to watermelons and melons will remain similar to those of the previous year. "For the upcoming season, we will have 300 hectares of land, including our own and that of our member growers, with 250 hectares allocated for watermelons and melons.
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