While consumption is high, there is a lack of product, and people are flocking to buy melons. "Prices have risen to unprecedented numbers," says Bruno Francescon of Mantuafruit, a melon specialist, "even though this shortage was expected, which will go on for the first 15 days of July. Then it
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According to Swisscofel/Swiss Fruit Association data, the stock at the end of June was 4,128 t, significantly lower than in 2022 (12,139 t) and 2021 (9,290 t). The stock reduction in June at 5,003 t is 1,150 t below the previous year's level of 6,153 t and 659 t below the 2021 level
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Highline Mushrooms, a grower of organic mushrooms, is addressing plastic concerns by taking significant steps toward sustainability. Recognizing the urgent need for environmental advancements and the well-being of future generations, the grower is committed to finding better and more
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A lot of people attended the Open Field Day organized by AVI and OP Valleverde (Novello&C) in collaboration with authorized Sicilian distributors Barbera International, Colleroni (OP Sicula), Frutta In, OP Opens (Co.Ra and Si.fa Bio). read more

Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern breeding methods and new agricultural technologies that have led to higher average yields. read more

The Southeast Asian fruit import market continues to expand year on year. Chinese suppliers play a vital role in meeting the demand for various fruits. One such supplier, based in Chongqing, China, focuses on growing lemons and grapes. With its own orchards located in Sichuan and Yunnan, the
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The initiative started in Milan, in its famous Piazza del Duomo. Throughout the month of June, the BikeMi bike-sharing stop, personalised with the identity of the great tasting apple brand, has become the starting point of a series of #GigaExperience.
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"In addition to the Region's commitment, however, we have an absolute need for national compensation, as quickly as possible, to be guaranteed to the Emilia-Romagna businesses affected by the 2023 frost and hailstorms, as was already the case for those in 2020 and 2021. In the past they were
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It was expected among the measures against food waste that the European Commission is presenting today, Wednesday 5 July; read more

Henceforth, REO Veiling will sell its Tomabel strawberries as standard in Rpet punnets. The Belgian cooperative reports that these are made from 100% recycled raw materials and can, in turn, be entirely recycled. These new sustainable strawberry punnets no longer have plastic handles, making
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Novagric, a leader in advanced agricultural solutions, has carried out an innovative protected agriculture project in Almeria in close collaboration with Romenatur that marks a milestone for the industry in the area. read more

The need to cut ripe grape bunches as soon as possible for sudden weather, phytosanitary or commercial reasons often leads agricultural entrepreneurs to spare no expense. However, such operations can be difficult if companies do not have a suitable number of scales available to weighing and
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The weather is still the protagonist, in a negative way. The violent thunderstorm on Monday afternoon that hit agriculture in the Bologna area, particularly in Valsamoggia and the Anzola dell'Emilia area, caused extensive damage to crops. A lot of fruit fell to the ground, while that
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According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price decline is the weather improvement and the resumption of harvesting in most regions of the country.
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The fruit and vegetable sector relies heavily on B2B operations, in terms of both media and sales. According to Jean-Baptiste Lede, manager of La Ternoise, it would also be interesting to involve consumers more in the system. “Today, the whole distribution chain is remunerated on production
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After the start of the German blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry-growing region, the North German Plain. This was announced by the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers (Vereinigung der Spargel- und Beerenanbauer e.V.). read more

Spaniards are aware of the need to practice good eating habits, however, as shown by Kantar's consumption monitoring data, this remains only good intentions and what they actually consume is not so healthy, which includes that the
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“The cherry season is never completely normal,” says Andres Puvogel with Mount Adams Fruit, referring to the cherry crops in Washington and Oregon. “This year, bloom started about two weeks later than normal, which is really late. Not only was it later, it was also super concise.” In a
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Diversification of crop production in Northern Australia is crucial in developing an economically sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. Whilst there are numerous tropical tree crops which can be cultivated in the region, plantings are limited due to the susceptibility of orchards to
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