WA 64 is an attractive pink blushed apple with outstanding eating quality, being both firm and tasty. WA 64 is a Washington State University (WSU) apple release that originated from a cross between Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink in 1998. After several months in refrigerated storage, the apple has
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Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA) have announced the 2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year, People’s Choice Award winners with Arnold’s in Wodonga, Victoria taking out the national award. read more

British Columbia blueberry growers, packers and shippers see some new opportunities in the fresh market for the 2023 season. “We anticipate fresh market pricing in the peak season to be more competitive than what it has been the past two years,” says Rhonda Driediger of Langley, B.C.-based
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The prices of apples are 23% and pears 18% higher than last year on South Africa's domestic market, notes fresh market analyst Dr Johnny van der Merwe. read more

The Brindisi Igp artichoke campaign is in its final stages. There are insignificant quantities for the fresh market, and the remaining flower heads are being sent entirely to the processing industry, also caused by the gradual rise in temperatures and high humidity that have compromised quality
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Belgium: Colruyt Ledeberg reopens on 10 May read more

“We’re the third largest grower-packer of pickles in North America and it’s something we’re proud of,” says Carmen Bartucci with CanAm Fresh. While the company mainly serves the processing industry at the moment, it is looking to get more exposure to the fresh market category. “We
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The sweet potato season is going well at Scott Farms International's European sales office. "We had a problem-free harvest in North Carolina. We have enough product from there to cover the whole summer, though the potatoes are a little larger," Pablo Fitskie says. read more

About five years ago, Davie Brooks and Jon Nickerson with Greengo Seed started working on the development of iceberg lettuce that could be harvested mechanically, suitable for both processing as well as fresh markets. Their second goal was to breed for iceberg lettuce with a high Fusarium tolerance. read more

“Stanley” plum variety is the most purchased variety of frozen plums in Europe, so the start of its season was expected by all freezing enterprises. By the way, the variety is sold well both on the fresh market and for drying (production of prunes). read more

Despite a slight decline in the overall Swiss market from 13,537t in 2021 to 12,906t in 2022, Swiss mushroom cultivation is still on track. Particularly pleasing is the development of Swiss organic mushrooms with +89% compared to the previous year and the increased market share to 50% for noble
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Retail and food service sector trade remains buoyant. Colder weather forecast for the next week should drive home consumption. One year on from the invasion of Ukraine, there is still huge concern around the outlook and the cost of input materials and energy. It was announced this week that the
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The Dutch potato breeder and seed exporter HZPC has completed a salinity trial in Egypt, with a harvest event organized in late January. The trial is designed to identify which potato varieties are best suited to the climate, soil, and salinity conditions in Egypt. read more