Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation is based on data from the World Apple and Pear Association ( WAPA ) presented at the Prognosfruit
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Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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Automation is having a profound impact on the fruit industry, changing the way products are grown, harvested, processed, and distributed. Our customers are quickly recognizing the benefits of this technological innovation and are using it to improve efficiency and quality. The benefits of these... read more

With the harvest of the first early apples such as Delbarestivale, this year's apple harvest is gradually gaining momentum in many German growing regions. However, the cold, wet weather of recent months has had devastating consequences for fruit growers in many places. In certain apple-growing
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Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. The exporter says: "Many farms have planted lemons after last season's success. At Gelila, we are
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Do you know which crop in Villupuram is considered the primary one, among all others and can sell up to 1,000 kg during the month of Adi? In the Villupuram district, vegetables, greens, and flowers are the primary income sources for farmers. Among these, flowers are considered the top crop and
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The revival strategy of the endangered Italian pear sector involves not only safeguarding the Abate Fétel variety but also focusing on variety renewal, as emerged during the latest pear conferences. This is undoubtedly one of the most complex challenges to tackle, as it is well known how important it is. read more

The Iowa State Fair kicked off today, and at the crack of dawn this morning, floriculture exhibitors were in the John Deere Ag Building preparing their flowers that they spent all summer growing. This year's show was the biggest one in several years with over 1,000 entries. Andrea Spencer,
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Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG International, observed a remarkable resilience to price inflation in the Indian economy."When we look at consumer spend, we see that is growing.
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Farmers in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan have expressed concerns over the challenges they face in selling their apricot harvest, particularly the premium dried varieties. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, and… read more

The supply of lemons from South Africa and Argentina, the leading Southern Hemisphere growing countries at this time of the year, is lower. This is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, which have affected the lemon harvests. As South Africa's lemon season is beginning to come to an end, the availability of lemons from this region is decreasing. read more

As BBQ season starts, many grills require a thorough cleaning. Home and garden experts at VonHaus provide budget-friendly solutions: 1. **Onion Trick**: Attach half an onion to a fork and rub it over a hot grill. The onion's natural juices have antibacterial properties, making it an effective and safe way to clean the grill. read more

Israel's 2024/25 avocado harvest is expected to start a bit earlier than usual, mainly due to a hotter than usual summer. The first trickle of Green skin avocados will be exported starting next week. The main and real harvest is expected to start from the end of this month," says Yonatan Meron,
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The U.S. potato industry continues to push Japan to allow imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan is a major destination for processed potatoes from the United States, but it does not allow fresh U.S. potato imports. "It's a big market for processed potatoes, and we also received access for
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Aegean Exporters' Association Deputy Coordinator Leader and Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association Leader Hayrettin Ucak highlighted Turkey's ongoing dominance in the cherry market, both in terms of production and exports. In 2023, marking the Republic's centennial, Turkey
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From the work of the Agrion coordination, which synthesizes numerous monitoring activities throughout the Piedmont region, a mixed picture emerges. There is satisfaction in having developed an emergency management system for the Asian stink bug over the years, even though it may not have. read more

The fourth Q-Tee season kicks off on 9 August. The harvest is 10% up on last year, with a potential of around 3,300 tonnes of pears. "Although the weather conditions were not in our favor and we were expecting higher volumes, the harvest is starting to be promising. We are satisfied with the
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After one of the strongest-ever starts to the 2024 season, Zespri is now in the midst of the summer fruit season where it traditionally sees more competition. Around 75% of this season's largest ever crop of more than 190 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand have now been shipped to
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With just over a month to go before the start of the kaki harvest in Spain, the production prospects are so far good in terms of yields and quality, with potential to reach around 340,000 tons. Kaki growers are dealing with increasing costs, mainly due to the fight against pests while also
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San Nicolás Valley, in the mountains of Colombia, is the operating base of Capiro – a producer and exporter of chrysanthemums. According to Carlos Manuel Uribe, CEO of Capiro, it was the innovative approach of the company's founders that inspired him and his team to embrace maritime
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