Australian growers and plant scientists have collaborated on a new A$41 million tree crop program to expedite the creation of new almond, apple, citrus, macadamia, and mango varieties. read more

Jednym z wiodących producentów owoców w Australii jest firma Mattina Fresh, która ma nadzieję zwiększyć i rozwijać popularność pomarańczy Cara Cara w Australii. Firma produkuje owoce pestkowe, cytrusy i gruszki w północnej Wiktorii i południowej Nowej Południowej Walii oraz zwiększy produkcję cytrusów w nadchodzących sezonach. read more

In 2005, WECO established a specialized division for sorting blueberries. Since then, the company has made significant advancements in equipment and capabilities. Recently, WECO introduced their latest innovation, the 360Tek Sortivator, which was launched in March of this year. It is a compact sorting machine. read more

NORIKA Ltd, headquartered in Groß Lüsewitz, Germany, is currently going through a leadership change. Wolfgang Walter, the Managing Director who has served for many years, is planning to retire by the end of 2024. After more than three decades of dedicated service to NORIKA, Walter will move into a consulting role, providing guidance to the company. read more

Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The company has been a well-known name in transporting flowers and plants for a long time, but now it's time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

For several years, Odavi has been producing drinks using some of its Class II strawberries. Since last month, the company has expanded its offerings to include two types of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, spokesperson Marie-Louise Raats told RTL News. The idea originated from a request by the... read more

While many may have wished for warmer weather during the summer months, it was actually perfect for strawberry production, as stated by Philip Van Overbeke. "When you deal with temperature extremes, you often see fluctuations in production, but this time everything grew consistently, and we had a stable crop." read more

"W sezonie uprawy owoców miękkich w 2024 roku w Serbii okazał się ogólnie udany, ale rynki eksportowe nie współpracowały, aby docenić dobrą jakość zwłaszcza borówek. Tak twierdzi Sanja Larsson, dyrektor generalny i właściciel serbskiego producenta i eksportera owoców miękkich Pureberry." read more

The Government of Jersey has acknowledged that fireblight, a disease affecting fruit trees and other plants, is now widespread across the island, making eradication efforts ineffective. After detecting 66 cases in June, authorities have decided to shift their focus from trying to eliminate the disease. read more

Jumbo (finally) ready for the first Belgian store opening of 2024
Next week, Jumbo will open its 34th Belgian supermarket: Roeselare will be the first store opening of the year for the Dutch supermarket chain in Belgium, which has plans for five additional shops this year.
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Real-time data loggers have been in use for a significant period and serve as a crucial tool for monitoring the temperature, humidity, and location of perishable goods during transportation. Data can be tracked from the supplier, through cold storage, all the way to the end consumer. The cost of the logger itself may not be the only factor to consider. read more

In Amsterdam, the holidays will last for another two weeks. As a result, it appears that some items are available earlier than usual, but this is solely because of the late holidays. For example, the first Delbare summer apples are already available. These sales always do well. read more

Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

Since opening its first store in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois in 2008, Biofrais has upheld a simple promise: to provide fresh, organic produce sourced as locally as possible. This ambitious project was spearheaded by the Grandchamp family, who have been cultivating vegetables in Haute-Savoie since. read more

Izrael's date harvest has started 10 days earlier than last year, with Bhari dates being the first variety currently being picked. Gal Twig, from the Israel Dates Board, said, "Our date season has started with the little yellow Bhari date, which is reaching the end of the harvest in the north of the country." read more