June 2024 was a significant moment for the EU blueberry market as Georgia, a non-EU country, became a major new player. EastFruit analysts reported that Georgia has been consistently breaking new records in blueberry production and exports. read more

Divertimento, sweet tastes of fresh fruit, and the distribution of gadgets will characterize the 8 stages of the tour that will start from Viareggio on August 1st and end in Punta Grande, Sicily, on August 11th: an exclusive format that will see the Dole Summer Vibes crew liven up some of the stages. read more

For years, the research group AGR-163 Agricultural Entomology at the University of Cordoba has been studying viable alternatives to combat the spread of parasitic insects, as highlighted on the institution's website. Obviously, this opportunity arises from the need to develop alternatives. read more

The 2023-2024 season has been a very challenging one for Chilean fruit, with contrasting results depending on the market. This was reported by Asoex (Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile) when citing data from the Chilean Fruit Committee. read more

Reduced production, high demand, and sustained prices are the elements that have characterized the 2024 cherry campaign. The main actor remains the weather patterns, which have influenced not only the yields - lower than last year which was already deficient - but also the start and... read more

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Aston in the United Kingdom, the key to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption could lie in digital media, specifically social media. By promoting a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, the... read more

On July 19, at the headquarters of Confcommercio Cesena, Fruitimprese and Flai Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, Uiltucs Uil, renewed the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for employees of fruit and citrus companies for the period 2024-2027. read more

The enhancement of the local food and wine excellences has always been a typical asset of Carrefour, which emphasizes it in its stores through promotions, targeted events, and dedicated displays. To this end, periodic appointments have been organized in various. read more

More than 100 people attended this event to see this variety in the field, which is highly accepted in the market and stands out for its spherical shape, productivity, uniformity, leaf behavior, and intermediate resistance to Fusarium and

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AI is destined to revolutionize entire sectors, including the fruit and vegetable industry. It is necessary to harness its potential, for example, in generating new images for communication. This is supported by Anna Parello, a marketing and communication consultant for the fruit and vegetable industry, as well as the creator of the viral trend. read more

For seed companies, summer is the most suitable time for field and greenhouse activities to test the fruits of research and reconnect with all partners. As usual, ISI Seeds organizes field events to give the opportunity to its own partners. read more

Combining sweet notes of green mint with the special sweetness generated from the blend of muscatel and labrusca flavors, Mojito FRESH™ offers a new and incomparable flavor profile and is available just in time for the hottest days of summer. read more

The heat is driving demand for melons, watermelons, peaches, and nectarines, with prices falling. There is strong demand and high volumes also for zucchinis. The apricot campaign continues, with the first shipments from Portici. There are high quantities of the Victoria variety of table grapes coming in. read more

Foodiverse, a European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat and cook foods, will attend the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction Fair, which will take place from October 8th to 10th at IFEMA (Madrid).

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On July 18th, our colleague Fabrizio Pattuellici provided a deep analysis on the evolution of watermelon consumption in Italy and how prices in the beautiful country have doubled in 10 years (click here for more details). Without going back over the last decade, but starting from read more

Supplies of melons and watermelons will last well into the summer, according to Proexport and Fecoam. The Murcian producer and exporter associations released a press statement on Monday to reassure customers and consumers that there will be no shortage of these products this summer. read more

Nowe technologie hodowlane i technologie cyfrowe dla sadów są w centrum kolejnej edycji Interpoma, jedynego na świecie targów poświęconego wyłącznie biznesowi jabłkowemu.

New breeding technologies and digital technologies for orchards are at the core of the next edition of Interpoma, the world’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to the apple business. read more

The practical guide "Fruits, Vegetables, Potatoes: Drift Avoidance" explains in detail the various forms of drift and provides an overview of the most important preventive measures for drift avoidance. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing an article from Sunraysia Daily. According to the article, in the past ten years, Australia has only been able to export three table grape varieties to Japan - Crimson Seedless, Red Globe, and Thompson Seedless. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian read more

In July 2022, bioengineers from the University of Antwerp launched a new citizen science project called Sabofleur, aimed at combating harmful fungi on blossoms, according to the university. Strawberry plants quickly develop mold, and there is a great need for alternatives to. read more