Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labour are all possibilities being considered by Australian berry growers as part of new research trying to boost labour efficiency. read more

Zespri's RubyRed is the latest kiwifruit to hit overseas and domestic markets. Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson stated that RubyRed has gone really well in the market because it’s such a “new, beautiful looking, vibrant, tasty fruit”. read more

SanLucar offers a new reference for tropical fruit lovers: papaya, a product that the brand now sells in stores in Germany and Austria. read more

In the case of onions, the range, which is still dominated by imported goods, is increasingly being supplemented by the first domestic onions. More and more retail chains are switching to the first winter onions. Prices remain high due to the still limited availability of goods. Thus the
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Communicating directly to the consumer the quality of the product, the transparency of the supply chain and the value of environmentally friendly agriculture: this is the bet made by Paolillo with the launch of its new websitewww.buonoinognimomento.it, at the centre of a communication plan aimed at those who
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Contrary to some positive voices regarding the German garlic market, the situation for local growers does not seem to be improving. On the contrary, for the 31 producers of HWG Heide Wendland Gemüse GmbH & Co. KG, this could be the third year in a row in which they have to expect a drop in
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The overall majority of Moroccan watermelon growers produce seeded varieties, with large sizes reaching 8-12 and up to 30 kg per melon. This type of watermelon represents the bulk of Moroccan volumes, with over 99%, and this varietal choice has its advantages and limits. Obeida Mansour, CEO of
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The Agricultural Research Council-Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) Division is hosting a Cultivar Day at the Addo Research Station today (5th of July 2023) exhibiting the latest, “exciting selections” from the citrus and granadilla breeding programmes. read more

The Horticultural Development Council of Zimbabwe welcomes the re-introduced possibility of loading out through Beira - the average transit time from Zimbabwe to Beira is around 18 hours - while also concerned by a news report in Zimbabwean media that created the impression that fruit destined
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With this nice weather, plenty of watermelons are being loaded in Southern Europe, destined for the northern countries. Fruitprint, a Dutch company that links retailers and distributors directly with organic growers worldwide, organizes watermelon sales from Greece, delivering most to Austrian
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A training project, or rather, a real online academy: this is the innovative e-learning platform developed by Ama Crai Est over the past year and dedicated to all members, employees and collaborators of the 400 or so points of sale of the cooperative company based in Montebelluna.
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Israel’s mango export season has just started with good early demand from Europe. Early indications are that there will be about 15% fewer mangoes harvested in Israel compared to last year. read more

Florette launches a ground-breaking and different proposal within its range of Complete Salads, the new Xtreme Chicken Crispy. The first salad in a new range of Complete Salads under the concept of more intense, more extreme flavour and enjoyment. read more

Spain leading in Europe (but the Iberian country is in trouble), Campania leading in Italy (which confirms the southernisation of national production), foreign trade experiencing ups and downs (and it all depends on Spain, but watch out for Turkey), and in domestic consumption there is
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"We can count on a few specialized operators who package all the apricots and Saturn peaches by hand throughout the summer campaign. The result is a riper produce which therefore boasts superior organoleptic qualities and a longer shelf life that clients, even foreign ones, seem to appreciate,"
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After a slow start the Jersey Royal potato season is coming to a positive close, with demand being up on expectations. read more

On June 20, the Rosselkhoznadzor introduced temporary restrictions on bumblebee imports into Russia from the EU countries due to the lack of confirmation by the European side of ensuring the epizootic and veterinary and sanitary welfare of insects. read more

Tasting a Giga® apple is such a great moment that it should be shared. That's why,  to celebrate the Giga® Moment, the VOG Consortium has launched Giga Town, the event that shares the experience of this great apple with an entire city. read more

Manuel Ruiz, president of the Protected Geographical Indication Cieza Peach, this morning presented the new production, marketing and promotion campaign for this peach. The presentation ceremony, which took place in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga in Murcia. It was attended by
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South Africa’s Central Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has stated that adopting an African currency is unlikely to succeed as it is difficult to attain ‘macroeconomic convergence’. Kganyago said it would require similar levels of inflation, debt, consistent fiscal policies and banking rules
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