Korean fresh pear production is expected to decrease 20 percent in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 as adverse weather events struck orchards throughout spring flowering and into the summer. Supplies of high-quality pears are expected to be below average because of high rates of damaged fruit. Prices
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The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Observatory of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has published the Analysis of the life cycle of wood packaging, a study commissioned by ASYFE (Association of Sawmills and Wood Packaging Manufacturers). The report has been
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It was hoped that the dramatic scenes of the May flooding would remain a sad memory (at least for this year), but, apparently, 2023 wants to be remembered as the year of environmental disasters, although there is a serious suspicion that in the future we will unfortunately have to get used to these
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Egypt has already managed to double its export volumes of melons to the Saudi Arabian market in just the first eight months of this year, reports EastFruit. This increase in shipments includes both watermelons and melons, with the latter expected to continue rising until the end of the year. read more

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. The global fruit and vegetable industry continues to grow as consumers become more health-conscious. This article will examine the top 10 companies that are leading the way in producing, distributing, and marketing fresh produce
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Japanese strawberry varieties are highly appreciated internationally for their delicious taste. However, they are quite soft, which poses problems in storage and transportation. They can also affected by diseases, which vary from region to region. read more

In a recent study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers looked at the associations between avocado consumption and diabetes risk. read more

With three medium-sized supermarkets and a brand new large stand (Cristal) at the Cesena wholesale market, Alessandro Moretti shows just how much he believes in fresh produce. read more

This summer, Australian fresh produce business Montague is going to see a larger stone fruit crop compared to last season and the team is ready to pack the additional fruit in its state-of-the-art pack house facility in Narre Warren. read more

In the heart of Zimbabwe, just 65 kilometers from Bulawayo, lies a farm with a profound mission. Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre, affectionately known as 'Ebenezer,' isn't just a place where crops grow and livestock are tended to. It serves as a beacon of hope and knowledge for young,
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After four years of debate, the UPOV Council, in its 57th Session on October 27, 2023, adopted the new Explanatory Notes (EXN) on Essentially Derived Varieties, which replaced the EXN of 2017. read more

Starting Friday, the Panama Canal Authority is implementing additional vessel reductions in an effort to conserve water. A drought, exacerbated by a severe El Nino weather system, continues to plague water levels in the canal locks. read more

Serbian blueberry growers lament a bad season of late spring rain and cooler summer weather that led to quality issues for the open field production during the 2023 harvest. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće: “Generally, this has been a bad year for Serbian
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Wood is the most sustainable packaging and now has a new international seal, Ecowoox. The European certification mark, which guarantees the complete recyclability of wood packaging, is an initiative of Fedemco, which presented it at Fruit Attraction. The seal
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The ultra-compact asparagus peeling machine "spargel to go" from HEPRO GmbH has been awarded the German Design Award Special 2023 for 'Excellent Product Design Retail', an internationally recognised seal for design achievements. "The world's smallest asparagus peeling machine - for self-service
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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, has thrown his weight behind the reauthorisation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as swiftly as possible and with refinements that do not require lengthy discussions. read more

The volume of fresh fruit and vegetables exported to the EU, the market that represents 91% of Spanish sales, fell by 6% year-on-year up to August, totalling 6.4 million tonnes, while exports outside the EU fell by 14% to 1.2 million tonnes. read more

Limoneira is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest campaign, Climate Smart Lemons™. “Before the world began thinking of regenerative agriculture, we have been dedicated to ensuring that each generation can continue growing a sustainable lemon,” said Harold S. Edwards, president
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Currently, agricultural activities are in full swing across the country. In the first 10 months of 2023, Tajikistan experienced varying yields of crops. read more

The Almeria-based first-tier cooperative, Vicasol, has launched a new edition of the 'Ambassadors' programme aimed at Vicasol members and workers, which seeks to create a culture of healthy lifestyle habits. To do this, it has created an annual plan that includes activities
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