Researchers and engineers at Michigan State University are using technology to tackle the increasing costs of apple harvesting in Michigan. They are employing a robotic system that features suction arms and artificial intelligence. Michigan, a top apple producer in the U.S., achieved a record yield in 2022 thanks to these advancements. read more

In a recent analysis by the Competitiveness Committee, Cameroon has been positioned as the 13th largest banana exporter globally in 2023, marking a descent of three places from its previous standing. The country experienced a 10% contraction in banana exports, leading to a reduction in its position. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana, describes the pineapple market as complicated over the last three weeks. "There have been a lot of delays with the boats and a low supply due to poor flowering. As a result, prices have rocketed to between €12 [13.3 USD] and €15 [16.7 USD] per parcel." read more

Mimo dobrego początku, eksport australijskich winogron stołowych zmalał w sezonie 2024, na skutek niższego popytu z Chin, które konsekwentnie zmniejszają swoje importy, zgodnie z najnowszymi badaniami przemysłowymi. W właśnie opublikowanym raporcie „Table Grape Update 2024” specjalista od bankowości rolnej. read more

In the Victory Garden, an intensive orchard established after the start of the war in Ukraine, located in the Ternopil region, one of the most expensive apple varieties in the world is being harvested. This orchard is part of the "Gadz" farming enterprise, which is the largest apple producer in the region. read more

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is expected to see a decrease in production for small-scale farmers this season, along with a delay in the start of the vegetable season. Sang Mendy, the owner of SanTaZ Gambia, attributes this anticipated drop to climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. read more

"With high prices prevailing throughout the season, the avocado market is not showing any signs of weakening," said François Bellivier, head of development at Capexo. This situation is a stark contrast to last year and is expected to persist for several months. "We have not witnessed the price decrease that we saw last year." read more

Fruchthof Berlin celebrated its 75th anniversary on 15 September with a successful world record attempt and numerous invited guests. With around 100 market companies (including around 50 fruit wholesalers), a total of 2,000 employees, and an annual turnover of around 220,000 tonnes, Fruchthof has. read more

The Brazilian papaya producer and exporter Song River, based in the State of Bahia, wishes to expand their exports from the traditional European markets to Asia and North America. "We want to expand to other continents to showcase our best-tasting Formosa papayas," states Rosiane Zago, international. read more

W Bangladeszu, profesjonaliści branży przypisują wzrost importu owoców zwiększonej sile nabywczej i świadomości zdrowotnej wśród ludności. Zauważalny jest również trend ku zdrowszym opcjom śniadaniowym, takim jak smoothie owocowe, co odzwierciedla ogólniejszy wzrost spożycia owoców. read more

W Australii walka z destrukcyjną chorobą bananów doczekała się znaczącego postępu. Choroba, znana jako choroba Panamy, wywołana przez wirulentny patogen grzybowy, stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla globalnej produkcji bananów, szczególnie dotykając odmiany Cavendish, która dominuje na rynku. read more

The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) has released the 7th edition of Ukraine's Agricultural Export Portfolio, which was prepared with the assistance of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. This edition covers the export outcomes for 2023 and offers... read more

The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (Vepeag) has expressed worries about a possible ban on vegetable exports from Ghana, linking the threat to the rise in illegal mining activities. Vepeag, which represents a group of smallholder farmers, exporters, aggregators, read more

VIP is optimistic about the newly commenced 2024-2025 season. Europe is anticipated to have a decreased harvest, but with favorable pricing. In Val Venosta, although the harvest is expected to be slightly lower than usual, it will still be enough to meet the demands of the Italian market. read more

In the Axarquía region, located to the east of the province of Malaga, authorities have launched a coordinated operation involving the Vélez-Málaga Local Police, National Police, and the Guardia Civil to combat theft during the mango harvest season. Despite the mango's lower economic value compared to the avocado, its read more

In Antalya, a city famous for its tourism and greenhouse agriculture, the cucumber harvest has started, especially in the Aksu region. The planting of cucumber seedlings occurred in the first week of August, resulting in the first crop of the season. Throughout the summer, farmers... read more

Canterbury has become a focal point for horticulture companies looking to take advantage of its dependable water sources and more affordable land. Blair Murdoch, the Canterbury regional manager for FruitFed Supplies, stated that the region is experiencing a growth in horticultural activities, fueled by the... read more

Sektor świeżych owoców i warzyw w kilku krajach Europy Środkowej został zakłócony przez burzę Boris, która przyniosła obfite opady deszczu od czwartku, 12 września 2024 roku. Spowodowało to niemal rekordowe powodzie błyskawiczne w części Austrii, Rumunii, Polski, Czech, Słowacji, Węgier i.

The fresh fruit and vegetable sectors across several central European countries have been disrupted by Storm Boris, which brought heavy rainfall since Thursday, 12 September, 2024. This led to near record flash floods across parts of Austria, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and. read more

In Northeast Wisconsin, the arrival of fall is accompanied by the excitement of apple and pumpkin picking. However, this year's weather patterns have caused a shift in the usual harvest schedule for these crops. The excessive rainfall earlier in the year initially presented some challenges. read more