As part of the Blueberry Factory project, experiments related to the use of fertilizers from the SQM company have been conducted for three years. We are talking about fertilizers from the Ultrasol series. The results of using iodine in blueberry fertilization show

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AUSVEG is continuing to stress the importance of prompt communication of testing and tracing results and information from the government to growers, as the national response to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August is still ongoing. read more

Fresh Inset and Janssen PMP collaborated to assess the Vidre+™ technology for preserving and transporting fruits and vegetables after harvest. The Vidre+ stickers and pads significantly enhanced the quality of produce during storage,… read more

The second Soluna™ apple season is currently happening in Asia and the Middle East, and it is progressing smoothly. All the fruits are currently being supplied from Australia by the exporter WA Farm Direct, and the export volumes are expected to increase by 15%. As fruits start becoming available from semi-commercial blocks in Europe, the global supply is expected to expand. read more

Multi-year supply chain contract with product buy-back guarantee, high degree of mechanization and low labor requirements, cost-effective and trackable investments in the Operational Plan, high profitability in the medium/long term, and finally, a hardy crop that requires. read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will take place from October 8th to 10th. It will once again host the Innovation Hub Awards, which recognize and highlight the research, development, and innovation efforts of the sector and individual companies. This time, among the 40 projects... read more

Aktualnie dostępność papai jest bardzo ograniczona. "W ciągu ostatnich trzech lub może czterech tygodni zauważyliśmy, że dostępność zaczęła maleć, a teraz jest bardzo niewielka" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International, który pozyskuje papaje z Meksyku. Jednym z powodów tak ograniczonej dostępności jest to, że. read more

Great success for the open day organized by Italia Ortofrutta-Unione Nazionale titled "Ortofrutta Experience", held at the headquarters of O.P. Sermide Ortofruit in the province of Mantova. The event is the second in a long series that will take place throughout Italy, with the aim of promoting and read more

Sezon wyciskania soku z pomarańczy w São Paulo, Brazylii, na sezon 2024/25 przebiega pomyślnie pod koniec września. Tempo zbiorów wzrosło, z coraz większym udziałem późnych owoców, takich jak Valencia i naval. Według Fundecitrus, 64% tegorocznych pomarańczy pochodzi z pierwszej read more

The companies belonging to the Guillin Group - Ciesse Paper, Dynaplast, Nespak, Sharpak, and Veripack, which are representatives of the Fresh Produce Business Unit, have always been known for their cutting-edge technology in the fruit and vegetable packaging industry. Among the new solutions is the range of rPET. read more

Eating fruit is known to be good for you, but today we also know that there is a fruit that can uplift your mood and vitality thanks to its properties. We are talking about the kiwi, as confirmed by a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand, published in... read more

Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) and federal lawmakers from Florida are advocating for a bill that would instruct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the minimum Brix level for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice (OJ) from 10.5% to 10%. This adjustment is being proposed because read more

In Cuba, the papaya, locally known as "frutabomba," has been a common fruit in households for a long time. It is a key ingredient in desserts and milkshakes, particularly during shortages of other ingredients. The papaya is not only a culinary staple but also a cultural symbol, often depicted in artworks. However, it has become less accessible in recent times. read more

Ibérica de Patatas, one of the main potato trading companies in Spain, will present its new business line for the industry at this edition of Fruit Attraction, where

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A project aimed at enhancing the quality of Australian melons is "progressing well" in its efforts to assist growers in meeting the industry's new minimum maturity standards established last year. Besides ensuring that melons satisfy the taste preferences of Australians, the project also aims to read more

The destructive wildfires in Korinthia, which have resulted in the loss of two lives, have fortunately spared the local lemon orchards. These orchards play a crucial role in the Greek lemon industry. However, both Korinthia and the neighboring region of Aigialia, which are the main lemon-producing areas, are currently at risk. read more

Fruit Attraction will take place in Madrid from Tuesday, October 8th to 10th, 2024. FreshPlaza and Primeur have partnered to release a 152-page exhibition magazine. This publication has become an international edition featuring articles covering various aspects of the international fruit and vegetable trade. The English edition is also available. read more

Using experience in international road transport as a bridge to exporting and, eventually, cultivating fruit is not an immediately obvious choice, but it is by no means an unthinkable one either. After five years in logistics, Iurie Dogotar, the founder and CEO of the Moldovan company Mistin Com, plans to leverage this experience to enter the fruit cultivation sector. read more

Ecuador, known for its long tradition as a banana exporter, is diversifying its agro-export offer by venturing into avocado exports, despite facing several commercial challenges. According to data from the Central Bank of Ecuador, between January and July 2024, the country exported 2,265 tons of avocados. read more

W niedawno opublikowanym badaniu w czasopiśmie PLoS ONE, badacze zidentyfikowali szeroki zakres różnorodności wśród dzikich gatunków bananów na kontynencie Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. To badanie, przeprowadzone poprzez rozległe prace terenowe w Tajlandii, Wietnamie, Laosie i Mjanmie, ujawniło liczne nieudokumentowane gatunki. read more