The cold spell following the Cape storm is favorable for enhancing the color of apples.
2024-04-16 18:00
A brief cold spell following the recent storms and wind in the Cape has raised hopes for a great season, as the weather has significantly improved the color development in red and pink apple varieties.
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The UK company Adrian Scripps believes that listening to what fruit trees 'say' is crucial for producing fruit more sustainably and reducing the use of finite resources such as water and fertilizers.
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I'm sorry, I cannot provide real-time information on strawberry volumes at Hoogstraten. You may want to contact the Hoogstraten cooperative directly for the most up-to-date information on this season's strawberry volumes.
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Innocent champions fruits and vegetables.
2024-04-16 13:00
Innocent Drinks has launched a new pan-European campaign promoting the benefits of fruits and vegetables.
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As far as production is concerned, watermelons could catch up with melons this year, provided that the weather cooperates.
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Turkey: The signs for the cherry season are looking promising.
2024-04-16 12:00
A piece of good news after three consecutive years affected by difficult weather conditions, as reported by fruitnet.com. "I expect the season to start 15 days earlier than in 2016," said Gündüz. Gündüz also mentioned that flowering and pollination would occur earlier.
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Fruitnet has learned that the EU now has one month to respond to a consultation request. If the process goes smoothly, it is expected that the dispute will be discussed in the second half of the year. Therefore, the South African export season in 2024 will not be affected.
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SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores.
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De Groot International in Hedel operates in wholesale, import, and export of fruits and vegetables, and has its own packing and logistics centers. The company is mainly involved in importing and supplying bananas, pineapples, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits.
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Behr AG: Young Annabelle arrives just in time for asparagus season
2024-04-16 09:00
"With the Annabelle, we offer our customers a high-quality, non-floury early potato, timed to coincide with the German asparagus season," said Christine Behr, Sales Director of Behr AG. During the summer months, the Annabelle is grown at the northern German Behr site in Seevetal.
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The Swiss asparagus season has begun.
2024-04-16 09:00
The growth of asparagus is very temperature-dependent. As long as it is below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth slowly begins at 10°C. As temperatures rise, growth suddenly accelerates. At 13°C, they grow 2 to 3 cm, at 17°C, five centimeters per day.
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The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price.
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Auchan will buy over 350 tons of asparagus from Spanish producers.
2024-04-16 00:00
In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons
read moreSelenella: the season of New Potatoes begins
2024-04-16 00:00
The new Selenella New Potatoes are about to hit the shelves, the precious spring vegetable that boasts unique organoleptic characteristics and food quality. With their small size, thin skin, tender flesh, and high juiciness due to their high water content, they offer.
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Last January, before Pedro Sánchez's administration declined the possibility of articulating budgets for this year, an agreement was established between the central government, the Canary Islands government, and the sector to finally update the coverage of the aid to comply with the
read moreA man made a flute out of a carrot and it works perfectly.
2024-04-16 00:00
A viral video showcases a man creatively turning a carrot into a functional flute, highlighting the limitless potential of creativity. This transformation not only displays musical innovation but also underscores the universal appeal of music. The carrot flute, created through precise cuts and craftsmanship, is a testament to the power of imagination.
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Europe's imports of South African oranges have decreased by 21% as a result of cold treatment.
2024-04-16 00:00
South African orange exports to the EU have been subjected to cold treatment since 2022 as a measure to prevent the entry of pests into Europe. This regulation has had significant consequences for South African exporters, leading to a decrease in their orange exports to Europe.
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Fresh Del Monte has announced plans to invest in soft fruit production in Southern Italy.
2024-04-16 00:00
Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan.
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Around mid-April, the Mexican lychee season will begin in the regions of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and San Luis Potosi. It will be a brief season lasting until around mid-June. Following this, lychee production will shift to the northern region of Sinaloa. Overall, there will be availability of lychee from all these regions combined.
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Tesco purchased 4,191 tonnes of British apples in March 2024.
2024-04-16 00:00
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The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more
The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more



