Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries, accounting for read more

Accordingly, the harvest for this season is estimated at seven million crates, which is similar to last season. "We had a really good pollination, which means we will have a significant amount of fruit available. The oversupply of avocados" read more

However, lesser-known berries such as goji also find their place in Switzerland, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In 2017, strawberries were grown on a total of 514 hectares, decreasing to 491 hectares by 2024. During the same period, the cultivation area for raspberries steadily increased to 160 hectares. read more

The Valencia-based postharvest specialist Citrosol has introduced an innovative automatic control system for fungicide treatments called CATsystem. This system enables the concentration of fungicides, disinfectants, and food additives to be maintained at a constant level within a specified range in post-harvest treatment solutions. read more

Asda has partnered with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK during the Wimbledon fortnight. Stewarts of Tayside, operated by Liam Stewart and his family, is the largest independent strawberry grower in Scotland. read more

In this 2024 review of the table grape season in Europe, the Kölla Group notes: "Despite the significant difficulties caused by heavy rains at the beginning of the year, the season overall was positive. Initially, there were productivity losses due to diseases from excessive moisture, but read more

"With the arrival of the beach season, the role of CAAR - Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese intensifies as a strategic reference point for the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in our area. More than a hundred local producers - explains the president of CAAR, read more

With Op Copla, the seasonal debut arrives with its niche product: the Ambrifello melon; a brand that has become a source of pride for the Lazio producers' organization that values a high-quality product grown in about ten hectares. The melons with the brand read more

At the beginning of June, the decrease in Peruvian avocado volumes was confirmed. "For over 5 weeks, the volumes of avocados from Peru have been lower compared to last year. Since the start of the year, we have noticed a deficit, with Peruvian volumes down by 15%," explains. read more

Hellovidék.hu has reported that the cherry season in Hungary has started earlier than usual this year, with the harvesting of early varieties beginning in mid-May. It is expected that the majority of Hungarian cherries will be available in the market by early June. The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is also involved in monitoring the situation. read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

The apple accompanies the lives of Italian consumers, who are increasingly interested in exploring the flavors and aromas of different varieties, even in the kitchen. This is what emerges from two research studies commissioned by Marlene®, involving a total of 1,500 people aged 25 to 65. The results of... read more

Pomimo nietypowych wzorców pogodowych w tym wiosennym sezonie, produkcja owoców jagodowych na Ukrainie ma zaspokoić zarówno krajowe, jak i eksportowe zapotrzebowanie. Jednakże ceny na rynku mogą być nieprzewidywalne, jak donosi EastFruit. W wywiadzie udzielonym SEEDS, Taras Bashtannik, Prezydent UHA (Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Ogrodniczego) read more

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With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector. Production peak in JuneAfter a month of May marked by particularly unfavorable weather conditions for the ripening of French strawberries, the production peak is expected this week. read more

Seeka Limited has reported a notable rise in the quantity of class 1 kiwifruit trays packed during this year's harvest season. A total of 43.0 million trays were packed, a significant increase from 29.8 million trays packed the previous year. This 44% surge is a welcome rebound after facing two difficult years affected by adverse weather conditions. read more

It's finally summer in this week's La Borsa della Spesa, the service for Italian consumers created by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. As for fruits, the production campaigns have already started. read more

Staay Food Group will significantly increase its growing capacity by acquiring Westende Fruitteelt B.V. in Fijnaart. With production spread over 135 hectares, Westende Fruitteelt is one of the largest pear growers in the Netherlands. The company was established nearly 50 years ago by J. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group has announced another decrease in its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from regional grower representatives has confirmed the trends observed in packing and shipping for the season. read more

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