Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

"In the study, we have identified three different species for the first time as the main culprits of this disease: L. iraniensis, Dia. pseudomangiferae, and Dia. ueckerae." read more

This corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous season, as indicated in a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Accordingly, exports are expected to rise to 210,000 tons. Cooler and drier weather conditions will have an impact. read more

They enable a gentle, automated processing of delicate fruits and are a key component of the robotic avocado line, which was first introduced at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA and Anuga FoodTec. The solution was developed by KRONEN in a research project with DIL. read more

Latin American fruit exporters are expected to gain advantages from enhanced connections to global markets, as a result of significant infrastructure investment initiatives that will strengthen port facilities on the west coast of South America. read more

British farmers will be valued, avocados and olives will be cultivated in Surrey, and insect salads will become a common part of British meals. read more

In the current 26th calendar week, stone fruit is advertised 36 times, which is significantly more frequent than in previous weeks and years. The focus of the promotional prices is between 1.49 euros/kg and 1.99 euros/kg. In the promotions, nectarines are mostly sold in 1 kg containers. read more

The Italian company Sanifrutta stated that it recognizes excellent commercial opportunities for Lilibet, a newly introduced apple variety for which it has obtained an exclusive nationwide license. read more

The conditions in the Spanish growing areas were not optimal during the flowering and fruit set, leading to moderate harvest yields. At the same time, cool weather prevails in Germany, causing weak demand for summer fruits. In particular, prices for Gallia and
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A good insulation of the greenhouse is a matter of course in this context. During summer cultivation, one can then "harvest" the heat and store it in the seasonal warehouse for the scarcity in winter. read more

The data presented at the Interpera Congress on June 27 in Portugal show a general decline in all varieties, with the exception of the Blanquilla variety, which has recovered from the production decrease of the previous season with a 20% increase. read more

The interim conclusion for the 2024 organic potato season start is: "We had optimal planting and growing conditions for organic potatoes in the Palatinate region, allowing us to start harvesting a week earlier than in previous years due to high demand." read more

Indie agritech company, Superplum, introduced ready-to-eat mangoes by utilizing new state-of-the-art automated ripening facilities. read more

The new product enriched the Seeberger dried fruit segment not only with its sweet and fruity taste. The sustainable production, in which Seeberger always fulfills its social responsibility, also distinguished the product. read more

Taiwan has sent its first test shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan after eight years of negotiations. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hu Jong-i told the Taipei Times that the initial 192kg fruit was well-received, and a shipment of 6 tonnes would follow. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

ErfGoed will be hosting an exclusive webinar for growers on July 9, 2024, with a focus on water management and its impact on product quality. Growers are encountering growing challenges such as limited availability of usable water, declining water quality, and increasingly stringent government regulations on water. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (BLE), the asparagus season ended quietly with significantly lower quantities due to many producers and sellers stopping marketing early. This happened despite the traditional end of the campaign not taking place until June 24. The asparagus campaign was turbulent in some areas. read more