The Polish apple season is reaching the final stretch. According to Fruit-Group office manager Emilia Lewandowska, stocks of Gala apples are depleting: “The apple season for the long distance shipments is slowly reaching its conclusion. That said, we’ll still be exporting apples to the
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Pollinating outdoor crops, such as orchard fruits and blueberries, can be challenging for a host of reasons, says Biobest IPM and Pollination Specialist - Spiros Kavouras. By employing bumblebees, growers can upgrade production, boosting fruit set and size and therefore yields while also
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A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are already being shipped to the markets of the region and nearby, EastFruit specialists inform. read more

The president of the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (ABRAFRUTAS), Guilherme Coelho, celebrates good news for Brazilian grape exporters. According to the president of the Association, a recent visit to China made it possible for the organization,
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Post-Covid, avocados have become a staple of more health-conscious diets. Growers in Latin America have seized on this growth in demand and trade data shows the region now leads the world in the export of the two products. read more

"The Mejhoul date palm originated from the Tafilalet Valley in Morocco. Origination was confirmed by the DNA analysis of several samples of Mejhoul palms collected from diverse areas in the world". This is the result of a scientific study that traces the origin of the Medjool, the flagship
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COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited today announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries ended 31 December 2022. read more

According to BayWa AG, the company closed the financial year 2022 with record revenues and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). In a generally volatile market environment, revenues rose to €27.1 billion (previous year: €19.8 billion). The company achieved an EBIT of 504.1
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A Hortoinfo analysis of pepper prices with data from Faostat reveals that in 2021 farmers in Morocco charged an average price for their peppers that was 78.57% cheaper than the average price at which that vegetable was paid to Spanish producers. read more

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There was a time when blueberries were a sensation for Ukrainian berry growers. Today, interest in blueberries has noticeably decreased, and there are several reasons for this, Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Horticultural Association (UHA), told SEEDS. read more

"Considering our productive and commercial experience, we are hoping that old vineyards will not be replanted with new varieties, but rather renewed with traditional ones. The Italia grapes can in fact still lead to great satisfaction, provided that the quality levels respect the tradition of
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Bananas are one of the most popular food products in the world that can be found in every supermarket today. Many consumers consume them as a tasty foodstuff and because they have numerous health benefits. Bananas were often considered a symbol of a good life (a certain luxury) and during the
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Recently, the starting signal was given in Europe for this year's marketing of Cosmic Crisp®. The branded apple is intended for the premium segment and is exclusively marketed on the European market by the South Tyrolean associations VOG and VIP. read more

Overall, South African pome fruit production is considered stable, with small but steady growth driven by the planting of new varieties with better yields. In 2023, this may not be the case. Due to the hailstorms that hit at the end of
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Back in November, Morocco shipped their first citrus of the season to the US. Usually, the season runs through May, but due to a lighter crop, it will finish earlier. “We are currently wrapping up the back end of our Morocco mandarin program,” says Luke Sears, President and Founder of LGS
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Covid-19 has made food safety more important. In no doubt, postharvest treatment creates an opportunity for bacteria to enter. Juran Technologies wants to provide technological solutions that add value. read more

In Kazakhstan, there is a shortage of vegetable storage facilities, especially during the off-season. In response to this problem, the Ministry of Agriculture has planned the construction of 97 fruit and vegetable warehouses with a total volume of 335.6 thousand tons. As part of this plan, 10
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Ellips grading technology and machine manufacturer Van Wamel have ended their collaboration for future projects. "The current customers of Ellips / Van Wamel will remain in good hands. Together we will continue to provide the desired service as required. For new grading systems or upgrading a
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Esselungaarchives another year of growth, ending 2022 with revenues up 3.2% to 8.83 billion, with an acceleration in the second half of the year indicating +6.7%; read more