A few years ago, GP Graders had a candid conversation with a grower in Tasmania about cherry grading technology. The simple conclusion was that no matter how advanced vision grading technology becomes, if the full surface area of the cherry is not visible, it poses a limitation. read more

Ball Seed is collaborating with technology provider TTA to introduce the company's new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine to the North American market. This machine is designed for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings. "Growers are facing challenges with labor costs, and we are collaborating with our customers to find solutions to make the process more efficient." read more

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South Africa's citrus exports to Russia have returned to normal volumes over the past two seasons, with consumers in the market said to have changed their habits by demanding higher-grade fruit. The traditional perception of Russia as a market that gladly accepted Class 2 fruit has shifted. read more

It is a drama of drought in the regions of Southern Italy where the lack of rainfall and deficiencies in water infrastructure are devastating crops and animals, with harvests practically wiped out. Farmers are forced to resort to tanker trucks to save what's left. read more

Ethiopia has been working towards diversifying its export portfolio in order to create new sources of foreign currency and decrease its reliance on the price fluctuations seen in global markets. Since 1982, ornamental and cut flower farming has become a notable agricultural sector for investment in the country. read more

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the 2024 GLASE Summit will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The theme of the 2024 GLASE Summit is "Exploring Dynamic Lighting." Registration is now open. read more

The development of a coating using biodegradable materials that extends the shelf life of fruits while reducing microbial and oxidative deterioration of the product. This is one of the objectives of POFACS, "Conservability, quality, and safety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products." read more

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Despite the challenges faced by Spanish and European exporters as a result of Brexit, Spain's lettuce continues to maintain its strong presence in the British market, representing 91.95% of all lettuce imports in the UK. The Netherlands holds a 2.18% share of the British market, while Italy accounts for 2.1%. Morocco and Turkey also have a presence in the market. read more

Seed specialist KWS is expanding its R&D capacities in Andijk, the Netherlands. A state-of-the-art greenhouse will be constructed on a 10,000m2 site, along with a dedicated preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables, including an office and laboratory. The completion of this project is... read more

Obecnie jest obfite zaopatrzenie w truskawki z Kalifornii. „Jakość truskawek jest doskonała, a pogoda również sprzyja. Jest mnóstwo truskawek, co nie jest nietypowe jak na tę porę roku” - mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. read more

The famous Muscat grape from Marina Alta, in the Spanish Region of Valencia, ripens under the Mediterranean sun and sea breeze. Juan José Buigues Ivars grows it in rainfed plantations using traditional methods. This has led to him receiving the 2023 Agricultural Award. read more

On June 6th and 7th, the top fruit contact group met in Lerida, Spain. Hosted by AFRUCAT (Catalonia Association of Fruit Companies), unions and associations of producers' organizations, as well as administrations from Spain (ASAJA), Portugal, Italy (ASSOMELA), and France gathered to assess the situation. read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

On the occasion of the release of Inside Out 2, Del Monte partners with Walt Disney Pixar by customizing the labels of its main fresh fruit products, from pineapples to bananas, kiwis, and berries. Through a tailored communication campaign, they create the slogan "la read more

Carrefour Italia has obtained Gender Equality Certification, issued by the certifying body Bureau Veritas, which attests the company's commitment to promoting gender equality and creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. Carrefour Italia, now a Company read more

Huelva is getting ready to host the 9th International Congress of Red Fruits on June 19th and 20th, a unique event organized by Freshuelva that turns this city into the world capital of berries. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

W Południowym Okanaganie w Kanadzie plantatorzy wiśni rozważają dostosowanie cen w odpowiedzi na zmniejszoną produkcję. Fluktuacje w dostępności wiśni są przypisywane różnym czynnikom, w tym warunkom klimatycznym, które różnie wpłynęły na uprawy w różnych regionach. Niektóre obszary zgłaszają read more