It identifies, grasps and transports objects as if it were a human, but instead it is a robot. We are talking about Digit, the latest digital 'creature' made by the company Agility Robotics on behalf of Amazon. read more

Over the years, I have visited and studied several orchards, so it is difficult now to find one that surprises me, but when a few days ago I entered the apple orchard of the envy™ variety, cultivated by Thomas Oberhofer, President of VIP - the Association of Cooperatives
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The demand for Spanish pistachio continues to rise, and this is reflected in the prices, which rose by 40% for the Larnaka, the most sought-after variety, reaching 16 Euro per kilo, as revealed by the latest data from the Mesa de Precios de Talavera, updated on October 4. The price continues to
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The banana industry celebrates the growth of banana exports, but also faces major challenges such as climate change and security. read more

The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) held their XX (20th) International Convention, Banana Time 2023, at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil last week, from 24 to 27 October, 2023. read more

Amid robust foreign demand and a favorable exchange rate for exports, Brazilian consumers are experiencing heightened competition for mangoes, predominantly farmed in the Northeastern region of the country but also the Southeast. read more

The town council of Formentera del Segura has signed the adhesion to the brand of the Vega Baja artichoke in a ceremony held in the plenary hall of the consistory that was attended by the board of directors of the association, headed by the president, Antonio Ángel Hurtado,
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Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of Italy's leading fruit and vegetable companies, obtains the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality certification required by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). In a path of continuous improvement in terms of social sustainability, this achievement
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Pumpkins usually only appear over Halloween. But this drought-tolerant, stable and versatile crop is packed with nutrition. Could it be the superfood of the future? Pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween; propped up on doorsteps and peering through front windows, their flesh carved into ghoulish
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According to an analysis carried out by Hortoinfo based on data from the Estacom statistical service (Icex-Tax Agency), Spanish melon exports have decreased by 29.2% from the 2018/2019 campaign to the 2022/2023 campaign that just ended, which means the country has ceased to export 131.33 million
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A haul of cocaine worth £10 million has been seized after divers found it underwater off the coast of Kent. The drugs, with a weight of 137 kg, were discovered by the Border Force National Deep Rummage Team in four large North Face holdalls at Sheerness Port on 14 October. read more

After the first nine months, Italians' fruit and vegetable purchases seem to be showing some timid signs of recovery, with an improvement in the last quarter making the figures positive compared to the first six months of 2023. What is worsening is the inflationary effect: if at
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According to analysis by parking services company SNAP, a labor shortage “tipping point" has been reached in the European road transport industry. The company says challenges posed by the surge in demand for online deliveries, together with a shortage of new entrants to the driving profession
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Citrosol is assessing the extent of the damage caused by a fire that struck the post-harvest specialist’s manufacturing plant in Potries, south of Valencia on Thursday. The blaze is believed to have been caused by the explosion of a reactor inside the facility. read more

In the world of fresh produce, Halloweena™ stands out as a totally disruptive new addition to the citrus family. Its appealing pumpkin shape adds a touch of Halloween magic to any celebration and makes it a must-have product for those who
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According to EastFruit analysts, the current season may be the first in history when the volume of global trade in the most trending berry of the last two decades – fresh blueberries – may decline. Just 4-5 years ago, such a development of events was impossible to imagine, because new
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In October 2023, the volume of exports of fresh table grapes from Uzbekistan is expected to be approximately 30% lower than in the previous month and up to 3 times lower compared to the same period of 2022, EastFruit analysts forecast. read more

According to The Australian Grower, apple growing in the country is gradually dying out. Australian farmers complain that the business is becoming unprofitable as apple prices have remained stable for nearly 20 years while production costs have risen at an incredibly high rate. Farmers accuse
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EastFruit experts draw attention to the consequences of Storm Bernard, which last weekend caused quite significant damage to the production regions of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The assessment of damage to berry plantations is currently ongoing, but preliminary results have been announced,
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If you want your garden to be beautiful and functional at the same time, it is worth planning it well. Start with the needs of everyone in the house. Usually in the garden we have zones: read more