By mid-May, South Africa had shipped about 20% of the current export crop of 92,000 tons. According to sources, from now until mid-October, approximately 2,000 to 2,500 tons are expected to arrive weekly on the European markets. After that, the season will continue until the arrivals by the end of November or early. read more

One hundred scientists have participated in the project, which integrates hundreds of thousands of observations and data points on soil, climate, and vegetation using a multidimensional matrix supported by artificial intelligence and high-performance computers. read more

The mid-season competition has caused a decrease in prices for South African avocados in the traditional markets of Europe and the UK in recent weeks, following a successful season so far. read more

The major forces driving changes in fresh produce packaging include consumer preferences for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, regulatory requirements for food safety and labeling, advancements in technology for packaging materials and designs, and the push for greater convenience and shelf-life extension.

These forces are impacting the way the business operates by requiring companies to invest in research and development to create innovative packaging solutions that meet these demands. Companies are also having to adapt their supply chains to accommodate the changes in packaging materials and designs, as well as comply with new regulations. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on transparency and traceability in packaging, which is influencing how companies track and communicate information about their products to consumers. Overall, these changes are driving the industry towards more sustainable, safe, and convenient packaging solutions for fresh produce. read more

Growers and land managers will have the ability to access both future and historical soil health data through a groundbreaking new soil health 'cube' that has utilized artificial intelligence to create a digital replica of the Earth. read more

The European Union, Russia, and South Korea are now the main destination countries. The EU purchased 4.81% more fruits compared to the previous year, with significant increases seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. read more

Bionext has been fighting since 2009 for a ban on patents on natural properties of vegetable crops. In this type of patents, companies falsely claim a property that occurs naturally in plants as their invention. This allows them to obtain exclusive rights to. read more