Kenya's avocado exporters are expanding their operations.
2025-07-31 12:00
As Kenya's position in the global avocado market continues to rise - now ranking among the top ten producers worldwide - the country's exporters are investing in production and infrastructure to remain competitive.
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Metis introduces new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco.
2025-07-31 11:00
The packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with Metis plums to introduce a new line of branded packaging at Tesco.
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Cucumbers are a reliable and popular choice in Europe.
2025-07-31 11:00
Within this category, snacking cucumbers are gaining importance. In both the Netherlands and Germany, nearly 20% of total consumer spending on cucumbers is now attributed to snack varieties. Snack cucumbers are particularly popular among families with children: Half of them prefer this option.
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The demand for melons remains weak, which is not surprising given the current weather conditions. The high summer temperatures needed for a strong demand for thirst-quenchers are missing. Even promotions in supermarkets and discount stores are not boosting sales.
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This bee species is classified as endangered on the Red List of Bavaria and has high requirements for its habitat. Particularly crucial is the presence of open, warm, and nutrient-poor areas where specific pollen plants grow - preferably.
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Switzerland: So far, 3,402 tons of apricots have been harvested.
2025-07-31 11:00
Accordingly, the harvest of late varieties will begin next week (week 32). In the sloping areas of the Baar and Salins regions, full harvesting will begin with varieties such as Bergarouge and Bergeron. This week, 750 tons of apricots were forecasted.
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Momentum is growing for Asia Fruit Logistica.
2025-07-31 10:00
Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is only one month away and visitors from around the world are getting ready to conduct business at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 3–5 September.
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The CEO of Fresh Del Monte has warned of a critical global banana shortage caused by the spread of diseases.
2025-07-30 21:00
The chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, has issued a warning that there is a global shortage in banana production.
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Fül of blueberries for British blueberries
2025-07-30 18:00
Plantatorzy borówki przewidują znaczący wzrost sprzedaży w tym roku, prognozując wzrost o 25 procent do końca 2025 roku.
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Egyptian avocados are becoming increasingly popular.
2025-07-30 17:00
Egipskie awokado są coraz bardziej popularne, według producenta-eksportera Pico, który prowadzi inicjatywę planując znacząco rozszerzyć swoje plantacje w nadchodzących latach.
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Australian researchers are testing new technologies to decrease manual labor in fruit production.
2025-07-30 13:00
Badanie technologii zaawansowanych w stanie australijskim Wiktoria ma na celu obniżenie kosztów, a zwłaszcza zmniejszenie potrzeby do pracy manualnej, która staje się coraz droższym i rzadszym zasobem.
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Semillas Fitó wins Retina ECO Award
2025-07-30 12:00
Barcelona-based Semillas Fitó has been awarded a Retina ECO Award for its innovation in developing new, more efficient vegetable varieties and pioneering the first specific methodology for calculating the ecological footprint of vegetable crops at the varietal level.
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New Bayer herbicide Icafolin to support sustainable fruit growing
2025-07-30 11:00
Icafolin is the first new mechanism of action for post-emergent weed control in field crops in over 30 years. Bayer expects a peak sales potential of 750 million euros and plans to launch Icafolin in Brazil in 2028, followed by the USA.
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Bayer is moving ahead with the EU registration process for icafolin-methyl, the first new herbicide mode of action in 30 years.
2025-07-30 11:00
Bayer has announced that it is progressing with registration applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, after already submitting applications in Brazil, the US, and Canada.
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The US Highbush Blueberry Council has launched a new campaign called 'Blueberries Go Big' to increase consumer engagement.
2025-07-30 11:00
The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign, featuring two ads celebrating the immense benefits of blueberries in every bite or handful.
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The Regional Minister of Agriculture for Murcia, Sara Rubira, met with Joaquín Rubio, the new president of Ailimpo this week to congratulate him on his recent appointment and encourage him to "continue tirelessly defending the great work done by lemon and grapefruit farmers in the Region of Murcia."
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Global Women Fresh has released information about their participation in the upcoming Fruit Attraction event.
2025-07-30 10:00
Global Women Fresh (GWF), the community for women in the fresh produce industry, will host its inaugural Global Network Panel and Cocktail event during this year's Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid.
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Spain: Successful season for Pomelo de España®
2025-07-30 10:00
The total production of this season amounted to 102,000 tons, marking the first time that Spain has exceeded the 100,000-ton mark. Over 72,000 tons were exported, setting a new record. Pomelo de España® are now consumed in over 40 countries, with 80% ...
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Strawberry harvest significantly above previous year's level
2025-07-30 10:00
As reported by the Statistical Office of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the cultivation area for strawberries this year is just under 700 hectares. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, strawberries are being harvested contrary to the national trend, where a 4% lower strawberry harvest is predicted.
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"The Agricultural Solutions segment significantly increased its results and recorded a notable volume growth of 21% compared to the previous year's quarter," said BASF CEO Dr. Markus Kamieth. The Surface Technologies and Nutrition & Care segments also achieved slight
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