"In this industry, attempting to predict the future before launching a campaign is simply a game."
2024-04-10 00:00
The first peaches and nectarines of the season will be available from the end of this week/start of the next in the Spanish province of Alicante, in farms like those of the members of the Best Fruit cooperative association.
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Kiwi dieback: prevention starts with proper irrigation.
2024-04-10 00:00
Careful irrigation and equally careful regulation of excess water are at the basis of the defense strategy to counteract the onset of Kiwi Vine Decline. These findings have recently emerged during one of the events of the Kiwifruit Working Group.
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"W Brazylii musimy wyrzucać dużo, dużo batatów"
2024-04-10 00:00
The drought that affected many parts of Brazil earlier this year has caused producers in the country to observe numerous quality issues on sweet potatoes, including "holes and scratches on the skin," resulting in significant rejections for exports, primarily to Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter, commented on this situation.
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Early start to the strawberry season
2024-04-10 00:00
The weather conditions have been ideal for strawberry plants this year: there have been no frosty nights or storms. Even extended periods of rain and mild winter temperatures have not had a negative impact on the strawberry plants so far. They are mainly cultivated on raised mounds to prevent waterlogging and are well protected.
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"The internal quality and size of the early clementines we are receiving from the Western Cape are looking very good. The extra focus we put on thinning practices has paid off, leading to well-sized fruit," says Jaco Burger, founder and majority shareholder of Market Demand.
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The Mexican Mango sets its sights on Oceania and the Middle East.
2024-04-10 00:00
According to José Ángel Crespo, "90 percent of Mexico's production is focused on the United States market, but it is very important to be able to
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The new White Paper from Berry Global outlines a solution for finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications. Titled "How Omni™Xtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling Films," it details the challenges faced by users of PVC cling films.
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W celu świętowania Miesiąca Ziemi, Apeel Sciences z dumą ogłasza swoje osiągnięcia środowiskowe na rok 2023. Firma zredukowała marnotrawstwo żywności oraz związane z nim wpływy na środowisko dzięki swojej technologii opartej na roślinach, która tworzy naturalną ochronną powłokę wokół produktów spożywczych. Jest to kolejne
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The director of Abrafrutas is participating in an Agricultural Auxiliary Industry Trade Mission in Almería.
2024-04-10 00:00
The executive director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas), Eduardo Brandão, is actively participating in the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry Trade Mission in Almería, Spain, in 2024. Invited by the Spanish Government, this initiative aims at fostering.
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Restoring symbiosis to Brassicas
2024-04-10 00:00
Plants sense their environment. They are aware of the nutrients present in the soil and their requirements at any given time. In many cases, plants can establish symbiotic relationships with microbial organisms in their surroundings to create a mutual exchange: my carbon for your phosphate, water.
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New Jersey is expected to produce more organic blueberries in 2024.
2024-04-10 00:00
"Mexican blueberries are currently dominating the market as the import season comes to an end and the domestic season picks up momentum. With the domestic supply limited due to a short break during the Easter window, prices spiked temporarily. However, as the domestic season ramps up, a greater supply is expected soon."
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Citrus fruits and Sicilian lemons at the Fuori Salone.
2024-04-10 00:00
From April 16th to April 21st, Citrus l'Orto Italiano brings the scents and colors of Sicilian lemons to the Fuori Salone, in collaboration with Vanity Fair.
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"The quality and size of the early clementines we are receiving from the Western Cape look very promising. Our extra focus on thinning practices has been successful, leading to well-sized fruit," says Jaco Burger, founder and majority shareholder of Market Demand.
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Sebrae brings together all states in the first edition of Fruit Attraction in Brazil.
2024-04-10 00:00
The first Brazilian edition of Fruit Attraction aims to bring together a variety of accents.
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W celu świętowania Miesiąca Ziemi, Apeel Sciences z dumą ogłasza swoje osiągnięcia środowiskowe na 2023 rok. Firma zredukowała marnotrawstwo żywności i związane z tym wpływy na środowisko dzięki swojej technologii opartej na roślinach, która tworzy naturalną osłonę ochronną wokół produktów. Jest to kolejny.
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What season will it be for stone fruits? Peaches in full production, apricots with ups and downs.
2024-04-10 00:00
What season will it be for stone fruits? Just a few weeks before the first harvests, this is the question that operators in the sector are asking themselves, and we have tried to provide an answer by contacting various experts within the main national production areas.
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The issue with blueberries has been resolved as Peru has significantly ramped up its exports.
2024-04-10 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, po fatalnym rozpoczęciu sezonu eksportu jagód borówki z Peru, które spowodowało pierwszy w historii spadek globalnej wymiany handlowej tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się odbijają.
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Poland develops AI-driven solutions even for small blueberry farms.
2024-04-10 00:00
In the changing world of cultivating highbush blueberries, the significance of quality, freshness, and packaging is crucial in order to attain the best pricing. This shift in approach has been welcomed by small-scale farmers who are now using compact sorting and weighing technologies.
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The House of Representatives in the Philippines is monitoring the supply and price stability of onions.
2024-04-10 00:00
The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, working with different government agencies, is looking into strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation.
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"At the barber's, you can't pay half of what you did last year, so why should it be any different with fruit?"
2024-04-10 00:00
Xavier Laduron, a grower and head of the fruit sector committee at Fairebel, stated that the final months of the Belgian top fruit season are progressing as expected. He mentioned that although the cold storage stocks are almost depleted, there is still enough fruit for approximately ten more weeks.
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