Calories and nutrients of raspberries

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New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) announced the official opening of the Chinese market for fresh Brazilian grapes, marking a strategic milestone for the national fruit industry. The achievement follows years of negotiations and coincides with read more

Ukrainian traders are reporting a new wave of decreasing prices for imported tomatoes. A temporary, yet significant price increase last week resulted in a sharp drop in demand for Turkish tomatoes among buyers, as reported by analysts at the EastFruit project. Additionally, project experts point out that... read more

The kiwifruit marketer Zespri has provided comments on the recent profit forecast reports published by both Fruitnet and New Business Review. read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases followed by late frosts." read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases often followed by late frosts." read more

Chile's avocado exports for the 2024/25 season are projected to reach 116,000 tonnes, marking a 29.8 per cent increase compared to the previous marketing year. This surge in export volume is attributed to higher production levels, as reported by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, citing data from the Chilean Avocado Committee. read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

The participants of the stone fruit seminar were treated to a full and diverse program: Over 30 speakers presented success factors for stone fruit cultivation, discussed climate change, challenges in crop protection, and more. read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

In Kent, the UK, among natural barriers such as hazel, ivy, and briar, there is a major conservation effort underway to preserve apple diversity. The National Fruit Collection, located in this area, serves as a tribute to the range of apples that were once common in the British Isles, displaying over 2,000 varieties. read more

Mimo że popyt na tureckie borówki jest już silny w niektórych okresach roku, produkt nadal jest w fazie rozwoju wśród tureckich producentów i eksporterów - mówi Ceyhun Gündüz, dyrektor generalny eksportera owoców Alya Fruit: "Kontynuujemy zbieranie informacji w sposób skoncentrowany dla... read more

Christmas is just around the corner and for the fruit and vegetable sector, a phase is approaching that should ignite enthusiasm for purchases, or at least, that is the hope. read more

The cherry harvest at Reid Fruit in Tasmania will not begin until mid to late December. However, the crop is already showing promising signs with higher volumes expected. "We have not started harvesting yet and our season will not truly begin until mid to late December. But we anticipate a plentiful harvest." read more

Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, stated that the Greek kiwi season has experienced reduced volumes this year due to the weather. He mentioned that when considering the overall situation, the kiwi volumes are between ten and fifteen percent lower compared to the previous season. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Floritec has announced the official launch of its new Santini series: Miller. The first stems will soon be harvested at Infinity Chrysanthemums. The Miller series consists of five colors - Pearl, White, Yellow, Salmon, and Lavender. Collaboration with Infinity Chrysanthemums Infinity read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more