A decade ago, Fruitnet reported that Israeli grape exports were declining. The exports fell from 7,000 tonnes in 2006 to 5,000 in 2010, and further down to 3,000 tonnes in 2014. The decline was attributed to various factors such as adverse exchange rates, seasonal EU-imposed taxes for imports after July 31, and price competition with Egypt. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). However, the increase in yields would also bring marketing and consumption challenges. Due to the low profitability that many producers are facing, read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to the Statistical Office of North Rhine-Westphalia, Information and Technology, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), companies in North Rhine-Westphalia achieved almost a third of their revenue in 2023. read more

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, continues to be the best place to establish fruitful connections with both existing and new contacts. read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen, the statistical office for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), NRW companies achieved almost a third in 2023. read more

The competition, formerly known as 'Groentevakman', is taking place for the tenth time and is an initiative of Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Office VLAM in collaboration with Boerenbond, Buurtsuper.be, Coöperatie Hoogstraten, BelOrta, and REO Veiling. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more

These are the objectives of an ongoing study on year-round cultivation of berry fruits. The main research centers for berry fruits in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands are collaborating in this European project to work together with the sector on plant breeding and cultivation. read more

The very warm May with heavy rain and a persistent low-pressure weather system with high amounts of precipitation resulted in very wet and partially flooded soils. In Bavaria, the floods partially abruptly ended the asparagus harvest. Most asparagus fields in non-flooded areas. read more

A total of 7,583 hectares are affected. "The biggest damages are in the areas of Cieza and Calasparra, affecting fruit orchards, almond and olive crops, as well as livestock farms," emphasized regional Minister of Agriculture, Sara Rubira, "which represents a new setback for our farmers and." read more

In the Free State, around 16,500 hectares of vegetables are cultivated. This corresponds to an area of over 23,000 soccer fields. The efficient cultivation on this land covers 37% of Bavaria's vegetable consumption, despite representing less than one percent of Bavaria's farmland. And now in June... read more

A team of Australian researchers has conducted testing on a novel method of detecting fruit flies in cherries and other fruits, utilizing an AI-programmed optical scanning system. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez australijskich badaczy polegało na testowaniu nowej metody wykrywania muchy owocowej w wiśniach i innych owocach za pomocą programowanego sztucznej inteligencji skanowania optycznego. read more

Northwest Cherry Growers have announced that the harvest season for cherries has started in the Northwest region. Early varieties like Chelan are displaying consistent color, good size, and quality. read more

On 13 June, China's Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. read more

Awokado stało się na całym świecie znanym superfoodem dzięki rosnącej świadomości zdrowotnej w ostatnich latach, a obfite korzyści odżywcze owocu pomogły w osiągnięciu nowych rekordowych poziomów konsumpcji na osobę na całym świecie. read more

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South Africa's citrus exports to Russia have returned to normal volumes over the past two seasons, with consumers in the market said to have changed their habits by demanding higher-grade fruit. The traditional perception of Russia as a market that gladly accepted Class 2 fruit has shifted. read more

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the 2024 GLASE Summit will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The theme of the 2024 GLASE Summit is "Exploring Dynamic Lighting." Registration is now open. read more

The development of a coating using biodegradable materials that extends the shelf life of fruits while reducing microbial and oxidative deterioration of the product. This is one of the objectives of POFACS, "Conservability, quality, and safety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products." read more