On March 16, 2023, the EastFruit project held the first online conference on the current developments in the market of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables. The video of the conference “Shock freezing of berries, fruits, and vegetables 2023: a market overview, investments,
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A rally of some 150 expropriated workers from Parc Sagunt II, on whose land the Volkswagen factory is to be built, gathered this Thursday in Puçol, backed by the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) and LA UNIÓ Llauradora, to protest against the
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Continuing their goal to offer new and exciting tree fruit options to the industry, Proprietary Variety Management proudly announces they have reached an agreement with Fresh Forward, a plant breeder and marketing company in Huissen, The Netherlands. PVM will become the exclusive U.S.
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End-of-line automation in the packing industry has been gaining ground for a number of years. The decrease in labour after Brexit followed by the social-distancing challenges of Covid has really pushed packers to look more closely at efficient, labour-saving solutions. read more

A broken levee is having a huge impact on California's farming communities in the Watsonville and Salinas areas. This region is estimated to grow about one-third of California's strawberries. A levee that ruptured in the nearby Pajaro river last Friday caused more than 8,000 people to evacuate
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Banana availability in South Africa has tightened as a result of the flooding in the southern parts of Mozambique last month. read more

The orah mandarin is a thick-skinned citrus fruit, which originates in Israel, and which has been planted in China’s Wuming District since 2012. Thanks to the unique subtropical monsoon climate and soil conditions, the sweetness of the Wuming orah mandarin is slightly stronger than the
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The Agroponiente Group continues its growth in this 2022/2023 campaign in every sense, consolidating its idea of a large European company based in the South of Spain (specifically in Almeria), with an international vocation and the prospect of great growth. A growth that has already been
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With the arrival of the first Mauritanian watermelons and Spanish strawberries, the spring campaign is ready to get underway at Herner Gastro Service Ltd. "Due to the rainy weather, demand for early watermelons is currently still restrained. We therefore hope that the weather will now become a
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From March 10-14, Messe Hamburg hosted Internorga, the largest industry event for the German-speaking out-of-home market. Exhibitor areas at the gastronomy trade show included digital applications, kitchen and plant technology, as well as food and food concepts. FreshPlaza.de bundles some
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Due to a massive reduction in stocks, German apple stocks are now at last year's level. Understandably, producers are pushing for higher prices to compensate for rising costs. Is a turnaround possible? read more

Flooding in the eastern states in late 2022 and two major hail events in the Goulburn Valley will impact this year's apple and pear crop in the domestic market, according to APAL's announcement. read more

During the trade fair premiere at expoSE last year, FPS Flexpack Ltd. picked up the coveted innovation award for its PaperStretch wrapping paper, which is used as a plastic-free alternative to conventional film. The Rastatt-based packaging company has set itself the goal of promoting and
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Europe's lime market prices, which have been dismal for a while, are improving. "Export volumes have dropped considerably, and the old stocks in Europe are as just about sold out," says Dutch company FMI's Rene Bouman. read more

Global onion prices are at record-high levels due to a global shortage of onions. In the Netherlands, the onion market has stabilised around 90 cents for the 60/80 grade, while in Germany, Spanish and Dutch onions are well above previous years' price levels, and demand for import onions is
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According to EastFruit analysts, who finished an audit of the fruit and vegetable departments of supermarkets in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, today, the average retail price for onions in supermarket retail has currently reached an absolute record – 55.3 UAH/kg. This is about
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Despite the crisis facing horticulture, there is no shortage of innovations in the sector. More to the point, horticulture simply can no longer do without technological advances. read more

The Bravo® apple is running slightly late this season, however fruit is expected to be harvested mid-late April around Australia. The harvest will start in Western Australia – Perth Hills or Stanthorpe Queensland. read more

Growers and researchers have joined forces to add scientific rigour to the art of compost making in a bid to improve yields, soil and plant health. read more

The Chancellor’s Spring Budget has received a largely negative reaction from farming groups. read more