This week, the prices of various seasonal fruits have experienced reductions, attributed partially to sluggish sales, notably seen in imported grapes, and partly due to routine adjustments following new arrivals, such as New Zealand apples. When queried about whether this Friday's "March 8"
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"Blueberry consumption in Belgium has significantly increased over the last 10 years, yet growers have seen little benefit from this surge. The average consumer is paying less per kilo, while production costs, on the other hand, have rapidly increased." This was shared by Miguel Demaeght of
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The prices of artichokes from Puglia started dropping in early February and continue to do so. Quotations have halved due to overproduction and the subsequent slowdown in sales, which was then made worse by the considerable imports of produce from North Africa. "Temperatures hovered between 15
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François Bellivier, development manager of Capexo, describes the current avocado market as "very well oriented." "Prices are at record levels, 2-3 € [2.2-3.3 USD] higher, on average, than at the same time last year. We are at 14-15 € [15.3-16.4 USD] per avocado parcel on the Hass Vert
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McDonald's Japan has launched a unique limited-time perfume collection inspired by the scents of their French fries. The line includes three fragrances: plum nori seaweed salt, garlic black pepper mayo seasoning, and the classic salted McFries. Although release dates and prices were not
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Climate change and disease are posing significant threats to global banana supplies, with implications for costs, according to Pascal Liu, senior economist at the World Banana Forum. The industry is facing challenges from severe weather and diseases like Fusarium Wilt TR4, which are exacerbated
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According to a report by Hortoinfo, Morocco has surpassed the volume of tomatoes that Almeria exports since 2017 and has managed to export triple the volume that the Spanish region ships out. This comparative analysis, which covers from 2013 to 2022, evaluates Almeria's and Morocco's tomato
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During February, the experts from the Southern Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor monitored over 164,500 tons, encompassing a diverse array of imported fruits, at the port of Novorossiysk. The shipments included imported fruits such as lemons, pears, grapes, oranges,… read more

Kiwicoop, based in Oliveira do Bairro in Aveiro, is a Portuguese company that has been in the market for 35 years. They produce and market green-fleshed kiwi of the Hayward and Bo.Erica varieties, yellow-fleshed kiwi of the Dori® and Soreli varieties, red-fleshed kiwi RS1®-Red passion and Kiwi
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The Navarre-based company Foodys, which together with Cocuus Iberica sl. is renowned for pioneering the launch of one of the world's first industrial plants for 3D plant-based meat alternatives through bio-printing, has announced a new €6M investment plan aimed at quadrupling the hydroponic
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After milk, eggs and butter, C'est Qui Le Patron?! has decided to show its commitment to fruit and vegetables. Founded in 2016 by Nicolas Chabanne to guarantee fair remuneration for producers, the approach announced, at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, the launch of a solidarity
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The first of the much-anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand-grown JAZZ™ apples are this week being picked ready for New Zealanders and consumers around the world to enjoy. This season, T&G Global and its independent growers will collectively pick over 4 million tray carton equivalents
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In the fruit industry, the integration of deep learning for tasks such as yield prediction and automated picking has been pivotal. The process of training data labeling, however, remains a challenge due to its labor-intensive nature. Plant Phenomics recently published a study titled
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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the organisation representing commercial top fruit growers, has published its first ever manifesto ahead of a 2024 general election taking place in the United Kingdom. Designed to provide all political parties with clear guidance on how best to secure the
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As a renowned logistics service provider, Heuer, based in Bremerhaven, is not just involved in the import of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. It also exports Northern European fresh produce, such as apples, to India. The lengthy detours around the Cape of Good Hope now force maritime transport… read more

The Cook Government is pleased to announce Western Australia has been declared free of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) today on the back of a successful eradication campaign in Bayswater and surrounding areas. Qfly is one of the biggest threats to WA's $1.49 billion horticultural industries and
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In Lviv region, Ukraine, the "Flora-Zahid" farm pioneers innovation in apple cultivation. Recognising the necessity of adapting to change, they've embraced high-intensity orchards on V-shaped trellises, as shared by Director Oleksandr Levosyuk. Since 2009, "Flora-Zahid" has specialised in apple… read more

It's no secret that the US apple crop is abundant this season and stocks are significantly higher compared to previous years. "On the upside however, fruit condition is holding up very well," says to Dan Davis with Washington Fruit Growers. This offers retailers an opportunity to stay in the
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Arancha Yáñez, a product designer with a deep passion for diving, noticed the increasing ocean plastic pollution. This concern led her to research for seven years sustainable alternatives that could mitigate this problem. She discovered plant waste could be used as an ideal raw material for
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