Although Hurricane Milton raised concerns for Florida's citrus industry, the extent of damage to citrus nurseries in the state varied depending on their location. "Several nurseries experienced damage during Hurricane Milton, particularly to the materials used in the greenhouses.
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A robust potato harvest from various regions in North America.
2024-10-29 00:00
The potato supply for the upcoming winter is expected to be abundant. According to Ken Gad of Cambridge Farms, Inc., every storage facility he has spoken with has reported a successful Russet potato harvest. The quality appears to be excellent in most locations. Additionally, most farmers were able to harvest their crops on schedule or even earlier than expected.
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The DANA causes havoc in the crops of the Valencian Community.
2024-10-29 00:00
Yes, low yields have been a problem for table grapes in Italy.
2024-10-29 00:00
"All end-of-year budgets have their ups and downs, but this year we can say that the campaign has ended on a high note," says Gianni Raniolo, president of the Consorzio dell'Uva da Tavola di Mazzarrone IGP (Mazzarrone PGI Table Grape Consortium), who, on returning from the LUV fair held in Bari.
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Tra Vinh province is enhancing the coconut industry by obtaining approval for exports to China.
2024-10-29 00:00
The Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta has been acknowledged for its growing coconut industry, with nine specified cultivation zones spanning more than 1,240 hectares and two packaging plants recently given permission to export fresh coconuts to China. This progress comes after receiving approval from China's General Administration.
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A "new" type of blight is spreading in Italian apple orchards.
2024-10-29 00:00
Apple scab, along with powdery mildew, is the most important fungal disease of apple trees and is caused by the ascomycete Venturia inequalis. This pathogen has forced producers over the years to adopt a rather strict chemical defense to avoid unpleasant surprises during harvest.
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China Resources has sold a 14.83% stake in Scales Corporation.
2024-10-29 00:00
Scales Corporation Limited announces that China Resources Enterprise Limited has sold their 14.83% stake in Scales. The sale was facilitated by Craigs Investment Partners and involved several institutional and retail investors from New Zealand and Australia. Andy Borland, Managing Director of Scales, confirmed the transaction.
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Optimism is high for the 2024/2025 stone fruit export season despite logistical challenges.
2024-10-29 00:00
The growers are optimistic about the crop for the 2024/2025 export season. Early signs suggest that the overall volumes will be higher than last year. This follows a difficult 2023/2024 season that was marked by extreme weather events such as storms, fog, and strong winds in the Port of Cape Town.
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Citrus growers are lowering the harvest estimate.
2024-10-29 00:00
Orange stands out as the main citrus fruit in production, accounting for 51% of the total, and although a 8.8% greater harvest is expected compared to the previous season, it will still be 8.2% below the average. Lemon production will experience a significant decline.
read moreLemonade apples will be shipped nationwide through online delivery.
2024-10-29 00:00
W samą porę na sezon 2024-25 krajowych jabłek, Giumarra Companies ogłasza wspólną inicjatywę z firmą Capital City Fruit w celu oferowania ogólnokrajowej dostawy online ich ekskluzywnych jabłek Lemonade™. Począwszy od 1 listopada, konsumenci w 48 kontynentalnych stanach będą mogli zakupić te jabłka.
Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, Giumarra Companies announces a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade™ apples. Starting Nov. 1, consumers across the 48 contiguous states will be able to purchase the apples. read more
Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, Giumarra Companies announces a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade™ apples. Starting Nov. 1, consumers across the 48 contiguous states will be able to purchase the apples. read more
Ukraine has officially become a member of IFAD, boosting agricultural development on a global scale.
2024-10-29 00:00
Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as its 179th member, according to a report from EastFruit, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
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Lidl is set to open 10 new stores before Christmas as part of a significant expansion in the UK.
2024-10-28 19:00
Lidl GB is speeding up its nationwide expansion by opening 10 new stores, all scheduled to open before Christmas.
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Fruit and vegetable importer Gruppo Orsero aims to boost its revenue in Spain and Portugal by €100m over the next five years through the establishment of a new cold storage and packing facility in Seville.
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Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port.
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There are good times ahead for South Africa.
2024-10-28 17:00
Po kilku trudnych latach, które były naznaczone logistycznymi i innymi problemami, liderzy przemysłu owocowego w RPA przewidują, że nadchodzą dobre czasy.
After some tough years marked by logistical and other problems, South African fruit industry leaders have predicted that there are some good times ahead. read more
After some tough years marked by logistical and other problems, South African fruit industry leaders have predicted that there are some good times ahead. read more
Giumarra's Lemonade apples are now available nationwide.
2024-10-28 17:00
In the US, Giumarra has announced a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade apples, in time for the country’s 2024/25 domestic apple season.
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Zespri leaders meet with the Italian government
2024-10-28 16:00
Senior managers at Zespri Europe have held meetings with high-ranking Italian government officials to discuss the future commercial relationships of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer with producer organizations in Italy.
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Peru: Dragon fruit exports soar
2024-10-28 14:00
This represents a growth of 571% compared to the same period in 2023, when it amounted to $198,000. This was reported by freshfruitportal, referring to the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX). The European Union is the main destination for the exotic fruit.
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BMDV presents comprehensive traffic forecast for 2040 - freight traffic significantly increases.
2024-10-28 13:00
It extends until the year 2040, replacing the previous forecast for 2030. It is the most comprehensive outlook on future transport development in Germany in over ten years. It takes into account the latest developments in mobility and logistics, as well as changes in.
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BMDV presents comprehensive traffic forecast for 2040 - Freight traffic increases significantly
2024-10-28 13:00
It extends until the year 2040 and replaces the previous forecast for 2030. It is the most comprehensive outlook on future transportation development in Germany in over ten years. It takes into account the latest developments in the fields of mobility and logistics, as well as any changes.
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