There are approximately 350 hectares invested in melons and watermelons this year by the producers' organization O.P Agricola Campidanese. So far, 75 per cent of the produce has already been harvested and placed on the market, but the current campaign seems to have more lows than highs. It is an
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CMI Orchards introduces its new pear-packing technology with benefits for retailers and consumers. The company’s recent expansions on the technology used to pack, market and sell pears are something it has been working toward for a while and is thrilled to be able to share it, CMI’s Sarah
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At the time this article is being written, temperatures in many parts of China are still high. Weather forecasts warn that more than 20 provinces will experience prolonged 'sauna days' with temperatures well in the thirty degrees Celsius and humidity above 50%. ChinaWeather.com has launched a
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The Association of Gardeners of Russia forecasts that this year's apple harvest could be slightly lower than the previous year, approximately 1.35-1.4 million tons, compared to 1.55 million tons. The main reason is freezing during the flowering period, as explained by the president of the
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The Dia Group closed the first half of the year with a positive balance for the business and with its sights set on a new phase of consolidation after completing the turnaround process in Spain and Argentina and taking the necessary steps to accelerate growth. read more

A giant avocado's pictures have gone viral on Twitter. This avocado is as big as a watermelon and weighs at least 2 kilos. read more

The cherry harvest at Haygrove, based in Hereford, England started in June, it was around two weeks later than a ‘normal’ year due to an unseasonably cold Spring. read more

After wildfires devastated a number of communities in Hawaii, personnel of Maui Gold Pineapple is providing disaster relief in the form of fresh fruit and other supplies. The team spent days cutting up fresh pineapple to give to first responders, shelters and restaurants that have been converted
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Jan Vermeiren has, after 12 years, bid farewell to Exofi Fresh Market in the European center in Brussels, Belgium. The experienced trader says it is time for a new challenge, but he is by no means done with the sector. "I think experience in this sector remains the most important thing, and with
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The Nergi® mini kiwifruit, a Sofruileg-protected brand, will start its marketing campaign in a couple of days (August 20) and run until the end of November. read more

New research has shown that one vegetable in particular could be healthier than others. According to a study published in the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention journal, 'Preventing Chronic Disease', watercress could be one of the healthiest vegetables around. read more

The developers of fresh produce trading platform FruPro have launched a new service called FruPay to help buyers and suppliers manage payments efficiently and securely. read more

Dole has revealed its results for the second quarter and first half of the year, with revenue climbing 4.4 per cent year-on-year to US$2.14bn. read more

Berry supplier Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) has announced a new partnership with leading Scottish chef Paul Tamburrini. read more

Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) is set fully implement Trust Codes Global’s traceability solution in 2023 after a successful trial. MFC originally deployed the solution as part pilot project held in collaboration with Citrus Australia and the Victorian government. read more

The National Association of Producers and Marketers of Garlic (Anpca) has warned that the current Spanish garlic campaign has been low in yields due to drought and the 15% reduction in production area, in a year in which costs have almost doubled. read more

Valencia citrus prices at source are rising due to the decrease in supply expected in the Mediterranean Basin due to adverse weather conditions. While drought is the most determining factor in explaining the decrease in production in other Spanish communities, such as Andalusia, in the case of
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A team of scientists, engineers and economists have been assembled to reimagine what orchards in the future could look like through a A$13.6m programme aimed at improving efficiency in resources and labour. read more

An absolute record temperature of 50.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Morocco last Friday, accompanied by “Chergui”, hot, dry winds from the Great Sahara, sandstorms, and wildfires. The impact on crops is significant with widespread areas lost to sunburns, but citrus will be fine
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