After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

The robotic gripper, developed by researchers at Washington State University, is designed to delicately pick the majority of apples from a tree without causing any damage to the fruit. This innovative gripper is a key component of a robotic system that the researchers envision will eventually be able to handle fruit picking and other agricultural tasks on farms. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The French cooperative Blue Whale®, with the apple season practically over, announced record turnover figures across all its markets. "This season has been defined by a good harvest both in terms of volume and quality," states Marc Peyres, commercial director at Blue Whale. "However, none of read more

The report presents the foundations, goals, and measures of the Federal Government's policy in the field of nutrition and consumer health protection for the period from June 2020 to May 2024. In this regard, Federal Minister Özdemir explains: "Food connects and creates community." read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

The fruit-breeding specialist Bloom Fresh has shared the results of its newest retail survey, "Building Value Through Grape Varieties," which illuminates consumer preferences in the US table grape market. read more

Sun World International has recently partnered with Giant Eagle in the US to launch an omnichannel marketing campaign promoting Autumncrisp brand table grapes. This collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to sample and buy Autumncrisp grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

W Ukrainie, znacząca część magazynów warzywnych nie posiada odpowiedniego sprzętu do przechowywania i suszenia cebuli, jak zauważył Pavlo Bułhakow, ekspert konsultant do spraw przechowywania owoców i warzyw. Zauważa, że choć niektóre magazyny są wyposażone zgodnie z właściwymi praktykami przechowywania, inne działają... read more

After more than six weeks of trial, the jury of the West Palm Court in Florida found the banana giant Chiquita liable for the deaths of eight of the nine victims killed years ago by the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia - AUC). read more

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) has released impressive data on Chile's fruit exports in its latest bulletin. Between January and April 2024, Chile exported nearly 1.5 million tons of fruits, reaching a record value of $4.44 billion FOB. This represents a 3.8% increase in volume and a 7.2% increase in value compared to the previous period. read more

Customized solutions in the labeling sector are also crucial for the fruit and vegetable industry. Tikedo is an international group based in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini, Italy) that specializes in labels. Formed through the merger of multiple companies, with the historic LGL at the helm, Tikedo now operates five plants. read more

The sale of "Dolce Passione" watermelons started during the first week of May, just as Macfrut was taking place. This Italian-selected watermelon is commercialized by 4 Italian companies that decided to work together and set up a consortium (Alma Seges, Cico-Mazzoni, Lorenzini Naturamica Op. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

Continuous positive trend for Italian exports of fresh fruit and vegetables: in the first quarter of 2024, both value (+2.5%) and volume (+1.6%) increased compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data re-elaborated by Fruitimprese from Istat. However, imports are growing at a double-digit rate. read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, causing delays in the ripening of many fruits, such as cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more