Thailand: China's demand boosts fruit exports
2024-07-01 13:00
Only in the Chinese market, fruit exports increased by 142.4% compared to the previous month, as explained by the Director General of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Poonpong Naiyanapakorn. In the first five months of 2024, fruit exports increased compared to.
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GPG assesses the most recent advancements in blueberry genetics.
2024-07-01 13:00
Global Plant Genetics reports that their new blueberry varieties have shown strong performance in trials conducted at production sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The standout varieties include Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator, and Sweet Duchess.
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Destatis: Cherry harvest in 2024 expected to be 13.2 percent below the ten-year average
2024-07-01 12:00
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on an initial estimate as of June 10, 2024, farms are projecting a total harvest of 41,100 tons of sweet and sour cherries for the year 2024. This indicates that the cherry harvest is expected to be slightly better.
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Thorvald robots are now handling "one in 10" strawberries in the UK.
2024-07-01 12:00
Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries.
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Melon innovations were showcased during the open days in Murcia.
2024-07-01 11:00
Murcia will be the main focus for the melon and watermelon sector this July, as top international seed companies will be hosting a series of open days to present their latest innovations in this field.
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BZL: Consumption of cherries decreased for the fourth year in a row
2024-07-01 11:00
Four years earlier, it was a whole kilogram more. Same cultivation area but lower yield: That's what fruit-growing companies reported in 2023. While in 2022, 48,700 tons of cherries were harvested on the cultivation area of 7,300 hectares, according to the Federal Statistical Office in 2023, it was
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BDC: Sustainable management for mushroom farms has become difficult
2024-07-01 10:00
While other industries are dealing with individual cost increases, in mushroom production, the rising energy prices, wage increases for harvest workers, raw material shortages, and increasing transport and logistics costs are all coming together. The competitive situation, especially in the
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The US-Africa Trade Desk has finalized a deal worth US$56 million for South African table grapes.
2024-07-01 07:00
Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024.
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The third edition of "La macedonia per la ricerca" has started.
2024-07-01 00:00
The third edition of "The fruit salad for research®" project, organized by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS in exclusive partnership with Autogrill, has started in recent days. This project aims to support the work of doctors and researchers who dedicate their lives to scientific research.
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New insecticide for vegetables by FMC
2024-07-01 00:00
Almería has been chosen by FMC Agricultural Solutions to launch Benevia®, the new foliar insecticide solution for use in greenhouse horticultural crops.
read moreThe consumption of fruits continues to decrease.
2024-07-01 00:00
The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by
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Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene.
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It is clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on our lives. What is more complex is understanding how much and in what ways it will change them. Certainly, unlike technological revolutions of the past, it will be a fast and relentless process that will affect every aspect, including the
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The national grape campaign of Uvasdoce Fresh starts.
2024-07-01 00:00
Uvasdoce Fresh has completed its import campaign with a record figure, increasing the processed kilograms by 60%.
read moreThe revival of Romagna Igp Peach and Nectarine
2024-07-01 00:00
Revival in sight for Pesca and Nettarina di Romagna Igp. After years of difficulties, it seems that in Emilia-Romagna the decline in the land area dedicated to nectarines has stopped from 2023: the times when a producer, in protest, cut down all his...
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Oscar Green from Coldiretti, here are all the award winners.
2024-07-01 00:00
From wool-based fertilizer to anti-aging cosmetics with kiwi and olive pit extracts, to the project aimed at "detoxifying" technology addicts known as hikikomori, these are some of the innovations presented at the Coldiretti Green Oscars in the Venice Village.
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The communication campaign dedicated to the IGP Sicilian Lemon has been launched, promoted by the Consortium for the protection of the Sicilian product. LemON - IGP Sicilian Lemon: capture the essence of Sicily! includes digital activities of social and influencer marketing, a TV campaign in Italy, and out.
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Historical exploit for Spanish red berry exports
2024-07-01 00:00
The exports of Iberian red fruits experienced a real boom - as reported on Valenciafruits.com - reaching a record value of 868 million euros in 2023, which is 8.4% higher than the previous campaign.
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Melons, low production and low consumption in Veneto.
2024-07-01 00:00
Excellent quality, but low production for melons from the Veneto region, mainly cultivated in the provinces of Verona and Rovigo. The season, like in 2023, has been heavily influenced by rains and cold temperatures that characterized the month of May, causing issues with fruit setting.
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Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Macfrut 2025
2024-07-01 00:00
Already at work, the organizational machinery of Macfrut 2025 is in motion with the first international missions confirming the increasingly international character of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair. Less than two months from the conclusion of the fair, in these days the president of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, has travelled…
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