Saga Robotics has announced a three-way collaboration with AI crop insights company Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft-fruit producer Chambers Farm.
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The Swiss berry industry anticipates higher yields of raspberries and blueberries despite a decrease in the total planted area.
2025-07-04 15:00
Szwajcaria oczekuje dobrej zbiorów jagód, pomimo niedawnych spadków całkowitej powierzchnia obsiana w całym kraju.
Switzerland expects a good berry harvest, despite a recent decline in total planted area across the country. read more
Switzerland expects a good berry harvest, despite a recent decline in total planted area across the country. read more
Enza Zaden is at the forefront of the fight against Bremia.
2025-07-04 13:00
The International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that no new races of Bremia lactucae were designated in 2025. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - continue to be the dominant strains in the field, with Bl:41EU now representing 41 percent.
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Australia: Avocado production declining
2025-07-04 13:00
This was reported by reefertrends, citing a Rabobank report. However, the decline in the booming Australian avocado production is expected to be short-lived. It is anticipated that Australian production will bounce back to record levels in 2025/26.
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Canned fruit: Del Monte Foods initiates Chapter 11 proceedings as part of a restructuring plan.
2025-07-04 12:00
In a statement, the company announced that it is pursuing a "value-maximizing" sales process as part of a comprehensive "strategic balance sheet restructuring." To this end, it has voluntarily initiated a process with affiliated companies and subsidiaries.
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Wimbledon has denied rumors of a ban on avocados as the World Avocado Organization defends the fruit's sustainability.
2025-07-04 11:00
Rumors of a complete ban on avocados at the Wimbledon championships seem to be incorrect, as the All England Tennis Club stated that the fruit is still used in various products consumed on site.
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Israel has approved the import of grapes from Peru.
2025-07-04 11:00
Izrael stał się najnowszym rynkiem otwartym dla peruwiańskich eksporterów winogron stołowych po zatwierdzeniu nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego po trzech latach negocjacji.
Israel has become the latest market to open for Peruvian table grape exporters after the new phytosanitary protocol was approved after three years of negotiations. read more
Israel has become the latest market to open for Peruvian table grape exporters after the new phytosanitary protocol was approved after three years of negotiations. read more
Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) has successfully delivered its first shipment of Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season to China via the newly established Port of Chancay.
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Members of the Spanish exporter federation Fepex met with Agriculture Minister Luis Planas on Thursday to discuss the main challenges facing the fruit, vegetable, flower, and live plant sectors, including the shortage of pesticides, the lack of labor, and the opening of new markets.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Packaging & Sustainability, Flanders, France
2025-07-03 16:00
In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets its products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022 they have been expanding this initiative as part of a local effort.
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When it comes to the main factors driving growth in the fresh fruit category, fresh-cut checks all the right boxes. Whether it's about healthier snacking, convenience, the increase in single-person households, higher disposable incomes, or the demand for more exotic and premium options, fresh-cut fruit has it all.
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The first Scottish-grown golden raspberries will be available on Asda shelves this weekend, as the rare summer fruit is set to go on sale in selected stores.
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Equifruit challenges low banana prices
2025-07-03 15:00
Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade bananas in North America, has a compelling message for attendees of this month's Organic Produce Summit in California: Upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year costs less than a single sock.
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The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has officially launched its Avocados From Colombia brand in the US. The debut comes at a pivotal time for the industry, as shipments of Colombian avocados to the US have reached their highest volume to date with 85 million pounds sent in the first half of 2025, more than ever before.
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The Swedish retailer Ica is addressing the decreasing consumption of fruits and vegetables among children through an innovative campaign.
2025-07-03 14:00
W tej rozmowie, Mike Knowles z Fruitnet rozmawia z Marią Wieloch, kierownikiem ds. zarządzania kategorią świeżych produktów spożywczych i rozwoju biznesu w sieci sklepów spożywczych Ica, na temat uruchomienia inicjatywy Join the Fruit Reboot, która ma na celu zwiększenie spożycia owoców i warzyw przez dzieci w.
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Ronald Hoozemans becomes new CEO of NNZ
2025-07-03 13:00
His successor will be Ronald Hoozemans. Before joining NNZ, Ronald Hoozemans led the Benelux and Germany region at packaging manufacturer Bunzl. Previously, he held leadership positions at SIG, Mediq, Nutricia, and Organon. According to the report, Len Boot will remain connected to the company.
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Poland: Second largest strawberry producer in the EU, but only marginal significance for the fresh market.
2025-07-03 13:00
This is reported by the information service sadyogrody.pl, citing the Polish Press Agency PAP. China leads with a production of 4.2 million tons (in 2023), while the USA, with a harvest of over 1.2 million tons, is also among the top strawberry producers. In the EU, Spain is
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Rijk Zwaan has launched an international campaign aimed at increasing vegetable consumption. The initiative is primarily focused on Generation Z and young Millennials (ages 24-32), a group that research indicates is interested in eating healthily but faces challenges related to convenience, price, and availability.
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US canned fruit giant Del Monte Foods has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a strategic restructuring plan.
2025-07-03 12:00
Del Monte Foods, a prominent American supplier of canned goods such as fruit, has filed for bankruptcy, putting all of its assets on sale.
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Asia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up is pleased to welcome increased international participation.
2025-07-03 04:00
China Meet Up 2025, the mainland China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, is set to return to Guangzhou on 8-9 September 2025 with a significant increase in momentum and wider global participation, as reported by the organizer Global Produce Events (GPE).
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