Satellite technology assists Zespri in detecting early signs of disease in Italian kiwifruit orchards.
2025-10-19 00:00
Company celebrates a "revolution" in the management of vine disease moria, utilizing innovative remote sensing techniques in conjunction with historical data.
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Rijk Zwaan is showcasing its expanded tomato portfolio with a strong resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus.
2025-10-17 17:00
Przed Kongresem Pomidorowym Fruitnet, który odbędzie się 11-12 listopada w Maladze, Hiszpanii, Fresh Focus Tomato rozmawia z Manuelem Hernándezem – specjalistą od uprawy pomidorów w Rijk Zwaan Iberica – na temat najnowszych osiągnięć specjalisty od nasion w walce z ToBRFV oraz ekscytujących odmianach.
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Tesco is going to sell extra-large limited edition 'Monster Mash' swede in the lead-up to Halloween to encourage shoppers to revisit the old tradition of swede carving.
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British Butternut squash receives a campaign boost.
2025-10-17 14:00
British-grown Butternut squash is receiving increased promotion thanks to a new collaboration involving the Veg Power campaign, seed breeders Sakata, supplier Barfoots, and retail partner Waitrose.
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Exports of tropical fruits from Ecuador are increasing sharply.
2025-10-17 13:00
The growth was driven by products such as dragon fruits, pineapples, and passion fruits. The USA was the main destination country, followed by the European Union and Canada.
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Hazera's seedless mini watermelon variety Exotica won the top prize at the Fresh Market Award 2025 in Poland.
2025-10-17 12:00
Exotica, a seedless mini watermelon variety developed by Hazera, is making waves after winning this year's prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, presented during the Fresh Market B2B event in Poland.
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Red kiwis from the perspective of the retail sector: Striking, aromatic - but in need of explanation
2025-10-17 12:00
"We see potential, especially because consumers are open to innovations in the fruit segment," commented Turgut Akkaya in response to our question. Red kiwis have sparked curiosity, "but they must establish themselves in the long term based on taste and value for money."
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Exports of tropical fruits from Ecuador are increasing rapidly.
2025-10-17 11:00
Ecuador's export of tropical fruits reached $179.9 million between January and August of this year, marking a 40 percent increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Central Bank of Ecuador.
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Colombia's boom in avocado production is ongoing.
2025-10-17 11:00
Shipments of Colombian Hass avocados to global markets increased by 32.9% in September compared to the same period last year, according to data from Market Intelligence and Foreign Trade (Sicex).
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The rolling shopping carts are in operation from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 9 pm within the test area. Rewe had already tested the autonomous delivery robots in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel for six months in 2023. The main focus was on the technical feasibility of the project.
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Almeria: Increased prices for cucumbers and tomatoes
2025-10-17 10:00
French type cucumbers are sold for 0.60 to 0.50 Euro per kilogram, short black cucumbers for 0.90 to 0.70 Euro per kilogram, and snake cucumbers on average for 1 Euro per kilogram. The plants in the greenhouses are in full development and quickly entering production.
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South Africa: Protocol secured for stone fruit with China - Opportunities for blueberries and cherries
2025-10-17 09:00
"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister.
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South Africa: Protocol for stone fruit secured with China - Opportunities for blueberries and cherries
2025-10-17 09:00
"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister.
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MG Group has announced that they are accepting applications for their associate director programme.
2025-10-17 08:00
The grower-owned co-operative and leading New Zealand fresh produce business, Market Gardeners, trading as the MG Group, has announced the opening of applications for its associate director programme.
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During the industry discussion, the respective providers present their concepts. Another topic is Artificial Intelligence, which can help businesses save a lot of work in sales and marketing. HOFdirekt provides information about the digital connection to the customer. For the second time, they are organizing.
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Veronica Papacosta has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
2025-10-17 07:00
The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the appointment of Veronica Papacosta as its new CEO, starting in January 2026. Papacosta will take over from Claire McClelland, who has been with the AFPA since 2019 and served as CEO since 2022.
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New Hampshire apple suppliers are looking to increase sales in India due to a shortage in Turkey.
2025-10-17 04:00
Import of Northern Hemisphere apples to India has started, and key importers are reporting a "positive" trading outlook.
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UK growers are increasing the production of Nemo potatoes to meet the growing demand.
2025-10-17 00:00
The Nemo potato, a striped red-and-white variety developed by UK supplier Branston, has made a comeback on supermarket shelves across the United Kingdom due to strong consumer demand. This variety, famous for its shorter cooking time, will have 87% more stock available compared to last year, totaling 1.2 million units.
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Bougainvillea in China: from urban landscaping to global markets
2025-10-17 00:00
Bougainvillea enjoys widespread cultivation across China, prized for its vibrant colors, easy maintenance, and high ornamental value. It is a common sight in urban landscaping throughout the country. While traditional varieties are red and purple, ongoing breeding advances have introduced a
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"Pomidor Adora nie jest łatwym produktem, ale jest wyjątkowy."
2025-10-17 00:00
In a highly competitive industry like the fruit and vegetable sector, some companies are choosing to diversify their products to stand out from the competition. This trend is driving the introduction of innovative vegetables, like Adora tomatoes, which are currently only cultivated by three companies.
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