Technology continues to be a crucial factor in improving efficiency and competitiveness. In the face of economic challenges, increasing demands from retailers, and changing consumer preferences, packaging facilities and cooperatives need to adopt intelligent automation to maintain a competitive edge.
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With only one month left before Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025 returns to Rotterdam, the organizer Fruitnet has decided to extend its Early Bird offer until the end of this week. This gives you more time to save big with tickets priced at just €440 instead of €550 per person.
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Peru's papaya exports increased by almost 27% in 2024, but there is a dependency on one market and a lack of advertising.
2025-02-13 09:00
Regarding the markets, he stated that there are seven destination countries, with Chile being the most important, accounting for 91.4% of the total shipments. Out of this total, 80.7% is made up of Andean papaya and 19.3% of tropical papaya.
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The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope.
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Zespri: Strong yield forecast for producers - Revenue target of 4.5 billion NZ dollars could be exceeded
2025-02-13 08:00
The projected yields per tray have increased compared to the last forecast in November for all fruit categories, except for the "Green" category, which remains consistent with the November forecast.
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Global Women Fresh is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
2025-02-12 16:00
The fresh produce industry organization Global Women Fresh celebrated its fifth anniversary at a special event during Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week on February 7th.
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Analysis: Now New Zealand's exports are back on track.
2025-02-12 16:00
Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.
After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more
After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more
Bloss apple has won the prestigious Superior Taste Award.
2025-02-12 16:00
Bloss, a new apple variety from the Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters, recently received top marks for taste at the prestigious International Taste Institute.
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Wapa forecasts growth of apples in the Southern Hemisphere.
2025-02-12 15:00
The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop.
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The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by...
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Fruit Logistica 2025: Keynote - A global outlook on the international reefer market
2025-02-12 14:00
The first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin featured a special keynote session on the Logistics Hub stage, discussing the crucial role that refrigerated ocean transport continues to play in the global supply chain.
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The Italian apple marketing consortium Vog launched its 80th-anniversary celebrations at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin last week.
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Organic consumers value Cara Cara oranges, according to It’s Bio.
2025-02-12 13:00
The organic Cara Cara orange, discovered in Venezuela in the 1970s as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, has gained popularity among consumers in Europe for its juicy, sweet flesh with tangy cherry-like notes, and its significant health benefits attributed to the presence of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
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Mexico: Blackberry harvest slightly bigger than last year
2025-02-12 13:00
In 2019, blackberry cultivation in Mexico reached a peak of 298,000 tons, which is likely to be equaled only after some time. In the pandemic year of 2020, production plummeted by 27%, but it has been gradually increasing since then.
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Peruvian agricultural exports show significant growth in 2024.
2025-02-12 12:00
Peruvian agricultural exports increased by 22.1 percent to US$12.784 billion in 2024, with much of the growth driven by a significant increase in fruit exports, which rose by 17.8 percent compared to 2023.
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Xenia® Pear makes a splash at FRUIT LOGISTICA - Increasing brand awareness through a TV campaign
2025-02-12 12:00
The FRUIT LOGISTICA, where more than 91,000 people gathered, is the world's leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables and provides the perfect stage for Xenia®'s provocative campaign. With charm and humor, Xenia® draws attention to the issue of carbon footprint.
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Consumer prices: Kiwis significantly cheaper compared to last year
2025-02-12 12:00
While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece.
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VentureFruit signs exclusive contract for the Mt. Erin Group for the cultivation, sale, and distribution of the new apple variety 'MAC12'.
2025-02-12 11:00
The Mt. Erin Group, an established apple cultivation and marketing company in Hawke's Bay, had to deal with the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle on their orchards in February 2023. As part of their rebuilding plans, the company actively searched for a new premium apple variety to plant.
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Wageningen University & Research: App for the water and nutrient cycle in greenhouse horticulture.
2025-02-12 10:00
The app uses a detailed simulation model to determine the outflow, the effects of water purification, and compliance with current and future emission regulations. The app provides insights into the impact of different water sources, the reuse of
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KRONEN: Premiere of new herb cutting machine and washing solution at FRUIT LOGISTICA
2025-02-12 10:00
"The KRONEN booth was once again very popular this year. Visitors from 50 countries came to see us, and we are thrilled by the strong interest of the international professional community in our innovative, new, and proven solutions," said Stephan Zillgith, managing director.
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