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

Spirits distributor Ten Locks has unveiled its first own vodka brand, made with 100% British peas: Pod Pea Vodka. Pod Pea Vodka rests at 40% ABV, and has been designed to sit at the heart of classic serves and savory, umami-led drinks. read more

Fruit market players expect the 2022/23 apple crop to register a slight yield increase compared to the previous campaign. However, fresh fruit exports dropped significantly in the first months of the year. Why? read more

Rwanda's avocado exports continue to grow, each year beating the previous year's record, assures Kengne Timo, managing director of Kengne Empire. "The world is going green and consumers are aware of the need to diversify food sources. Rwanda has all the assets to emerge in a world that wants
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Over the past five years, pineapple exports have been on a steady upward trend, with a significant increase in 2021. However, just one year later, exports have already gone downhill again, by 7.6% to be precise, agraria.pe refers to César Freund, deputy director of Trade
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'Amazing result, we are at the end of a season that is drawing to a close,' says Salvatore Daino, President of the Consorzio di Tutela Arancia di Ribera D.O.P; read more

Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer talks about the growing discussions around food scarcity. During the Covid-19 pandemic and the infamous toilet paper shortage, empty grocery store shelves were a a common sight. Food scarcity is a growing concern worldwide and it is partly due to the disruptions in
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In a banana farm in La Orotava (Tenerife), ALDI presented its initiative to value the work on sustainability of Canarian producers and good practices in the cultivation of bananas in the Canary Islands; an action that is part of its Sustainability Plan for 2023. read more

The debut of the Emilian event confirms the fair enthusiasm rediscovered after the pandemic period. The first day got off to a fast start, and already from the first rows at the entrance the excitement of getting into the heart of the food world was evident... where fruit and vegetables did not shy away. The
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Times are running and besides talking about changing opening hours, wholesale markets also have to deal with online. Who said, in fact, that food centres have to be only physical? The turning point comes from Spain, where it was decided to create an
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Maungatapere Packing (MPL) is now in it's second full packing season, set up in 2021 the facility packs blueberries for the Australian export market with the very latest in blueberry packing machinery.  read more