Sugar melon sales hindered by cooler weather.
2024-06-27 09:00
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.
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Catalonia: Much smaller pear harvest
2024-06-27 09:00
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.
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Palatinate potatoes: High rainfall complicates the season start of organic potatoes
2024-06-27 09:00
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."
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Superplum is launching ready-to-eat mangoes.
2024-06-27 08:00
Indie agritech company, Superplum, introduced ready-to-eat mangoes by utilizing new state-of-the-art automated ripening facilities.
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Seeberger: Unsweetened Fairtrade pineapples in the range from July
2024-06-27 08:00
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.
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Taiwan has sent its first shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan.
2024-06-27 08:00
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.
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China is eager to increase imports of fruits from Vietnam.
2024-06-27 07:00
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.
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China is eager to open its doors to more fruits from Vietnam.
2024-06-27 07:00
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.
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The UK foodservice specialist Fresh Direct has introduced a new plastic-free packaging for its popular avocado twin-pack.
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Rijk Zwaan opens new breeding greenhouse for berries
2024-06-26 14:00
"Our new breeding greenhouse is a significant step forward in our mission to create innovations in the field of fruit and vegetable breeding," says Michiel Zwaan, Berry Crop Manager at Rijk Zwaan. "The new facility allows our team to work year-round to foster"
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Landgard: Weak buying mood weighs on fruit and vegetable balance
2024-06-26 14:00
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Rijk Zwaan strengthens its berry breeding business
2024-06-26 12:00
Rijk Zwaan has increased its berry research and development efforts by opening a new greenhouse in Dinteloord, Netherlands. The facility, designed for creating new berry varieties, is equipped with advanced, energy-efficient systems to guarantee optimal conditions.
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The Fruit Logistica road show arrives in Valencia.
2024-06-26 12:00
Prawie 100 specjalistów branżowych wzięło udział w konferencji, która odbyła się w tym tygodniu w Walencji, aby omówić nowe możliwości eksportu dla regionu. Wydarzenie zostało zorganizowane przez Fruit Logistica i regionalny rząd, Generalitat Valenciana.
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"Charities say doubling British fruit and vegetable production is needed to prevent a crisis."
2024-06-26 11:00
The UK needs to reduce its reliance on imports and improve diets by doubling the land devoted to cultivating fruits and vegetables through nature-friendly farming practices, as recommended by a new report from environmental charities.
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South Africa requests WTO Committee to review EU import regulations for citrus fruits
2024-06-26 11:00
The application was reviewed at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on June 24. This is the first time that South Africa has requested the establishment of a panel under the WTO dispute settlement system.
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South African grapes have their sights set on the US market.
2024-06-26 11:00
It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later.
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Considering your grape choices
2024-06-26 10:00
The Italian machinery specialist Sorma is aiming to enhance the efficiency of post-harvest table grape processing with its LCP-128A combined weighing machine.
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He further stated: "It is moving in the right direction, but falls far short of the requirements of farmers. Real relief looks different. Moreover, in many areas, it remains only announcements, which must now be followed by actions."
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Peru: Blueberry productivity remains very uncertain this year
2024-06-26 08:00
"After visiting plantations in the northern part of the country and hearing from many that it will be a good year for blueberries, I still have my doubts," she says. The pruning done in January is progressing very well, "but the pruning carried out towards the end...”
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