"It is more environmentally friendly to identify resistance genes than to use pesticides."
2025-08-20 00:00
Fig trees are one of the most resilient when it comes to surviving drought and extreme heat. However, figs are also one of the most perishable fruits, requiring careful handling during harvesting and transportation. Developing new varieties that combine all the necessary characteristics demanded by the market is crucial.
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Bangladesh plans to construct 10 mango treatment plants.
2025-08-20 00:00
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh has approved the construction of 10 Hot Water Treatment (HWT) plants in Chapainawabganj, a prominent mango production region renowned for its Himsagar and Langra varieties. The decision was made during the 148th meeting of the EPB Board of Directors, presided over by the Commerce.
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Donkey transport in commercial flower farms in Ethiopia is a relatively new phenomenon.
2025-08-20 00:00
"On one foggy winter morning in August, my colleagues and I had the chance to visit flower farms situated on the hillsides of Menagesha and the Welisso cluster in Ethiopia. While we were touring the farms, we suddenly heard the sound of hooves hitting the ground behind us. It was a rural woman, working at the flower farm."
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Continued focus on branded apples for larger 2025 PNW apple crop
2025-08-20 00:00
The apple crop in 2025 is expected to increase by around five percent compared to last year, mainly due to a significant rebound in Honeycrisp production after a notable decrease in the 2024 crop. Industry estimates suggest a 40 percent rise in Honeycrisp volume this year.
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Peru Danper projects to produce 15,000-17,000 tons of blueberries.
2025-08-20 00:00
The Peruvian company Danper is one of the main blueberry producers in the country, with production concentrated in La Libertad. The company expects to produce between 15 and 17 million kilos of blueberries this season. At the Compositán farm in Virú, one of Danper's largest operations, corporate.
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China is increasing blueberry production using artificial intelligence and greenhouses.
2025-08-20 00:00
Chiny produkują niemal 350 milionów ton owoców rocznie, co stanowi równowartość jednej trzeciej światowej produkcji. Rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe, związane z rosnącą siłą nabywczą klasy średniej i niższej klasy średniej, sprawiło, że innowacje technologiczne w produkcji owoców stały się priorytetem państwowym. "2024-28"
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Hybrid Robots: A New Step in Fruit Harvesting Technologies
2025-08-20 00:00
Uzbekistan exported sweet cherries worth $51 million and apricots worth $18.8 million in 2025.
2025-08-20 00:00
Według Komitetu Statystyki Narodowej, Uzbekistan w okresie od stycznia do lipca 2025 roku wyeksportował 25 200 ton słodkich wiśni do 17 krajów, generując przychód w wysokości 51 milionów dolarów. Największymi nabywcami uzbeckich wiśni w tym okresie były: Rosja: 18 200 ton; Kazachstan: 3 600 ton;
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Bodybuilders rely on fruit for their recovery and energy needs.
2025-08-20 00:00
Kulturysci w USA coraz częściej włączają owoce do przygotowań do zawodów i programów treningowych. „Dziesięć lat temu owoce uważane były za truciznę dla przygotowań do zawodów” - powiedział trener Mike Stevens. „Obecnie wielu zawodników strategicznie włącza je do swoich programów.” W kuluarach sportowcy spożywają
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The harvest of Canadian wild blueberries is in full swing, but the season is unfolding differently than expected. "About a month ago, we were anticipating a normal crop of about 150,000 tonnes for all our growing regions combined," says Jean-Pierre Senneville, President/CEO of Quebec Wild.
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Morocco has become the leading supplier of blueberries to the UK.
2025-08-20 00:00
Maroko stało się wiodącym dostawcą borówek do Wielkiej Brytanii, według EastFruit. Między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025 eksporterzy z Maroka wysłali do Wielkiej Brytanii 19 000 ton borówek o wartości 144 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 44% w skali rocznej i podwójną objętość.
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West Flanders has recently revealed a prototype production unit that is currently generating its initial commercial quantities of hydroponically grown leeks.
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"Kick! apple makes its European debut"
2025-08-19 16:00
A new scab-resistant apple variety developed by Fresh Forward made its official debut last week. Wursixo is a pink-red striped bi-colored apple that produces medium-sized fruit with a fresh, sweet-acidic taste. It will be marketed under the brand name Kick!.
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EU for increased trade with Moldova
2025-08-19 15:00
This is an important step towards building stable, long-term, and sustainable trade relations, especially in light of Moldova's progress towards EU membership. The updated agreement is intended to support Moldova's European aspirations while also
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125 years of Böhm Potato Breeding, 50 years of North Potato Breeding Society, Inauguration of EUROPLANT Biotechnology Center
2025-08-19 15:00
The family-owned company Kartoffelzucht Böhm looks back on an impressive 125-year success story. What started as a pure potato breeding has evolved into a diversified company that is active in numerous business fields.
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Former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice joins Re-Genus.
2025-08-19 15:00
The UK regenerative agriculture technology company Re-Genus has appointed former Defra Secretary of State George Eustice as a special adviser to its board.
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The South African Flash Gala apple harvest has reached a record of 1.48 million cartons as the trees mature.
2025-08-19 12:00
The 2025 Flash Gala harvest has produced a new record, with 1.48 million cartons packed – the largest volume since the brand was commercially launched.
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Consumers are trading dining out for branded snacks.
2025-08-19 12:00
Retail sales of branded grocery items grew by 6.1 per cent during the last month as high inflation has prompted consumers to swap dining out for enjoying treats at home.
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The Dutch organic distributor Eosta has committed to a water stewardship initiative in South Africa's Western Cape.
2025-08-19 11:00
Holenderski dystrybutor organicznych owoców i warzyw Eosta oficjalnie zobowiązał się do udziału w projekcie zbiorowej akcji UK Food and Drink Pact Water Roadmap dotyczącej zarządzania wodą w Prowincji Przylądkowej Zachodniej w Południowej Afryce.
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Green Holding, Avrupa’nın en büyük sebze üreticilerinden biridir ve 25 yılı aşkın süredir “tarladan sofraya” modeliyle faaliyet göstermektedir.
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