The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

The blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest is very different this year compared to last year, but in a positive way. The 2023 crop is one of the lowest producing years for Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and expectations were not met. "It was a difficult season for growers, packers, sales teams, and." read more

Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more

Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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Automation is having a profound impact on the fruit industry, changing the way products are grown, harvested, processed, and distributed. Our customers are quickly recognizing the benefits of this technological innovation and are using it to improve efficiency and quality. The benefits of these... read more

With the harvest of the first early apples such as Delbarestivale, this year's apple harvest is gradually gaining momentum in many German growing regions. However, the cold, wet weather of recent months has had devastating consequences for fruit growers in many places. In certain apple-growing
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Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. The exporter says: "Many farms have planted lemons after last season's success. At Gelila, we are
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Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG International, observed a remarkable resilience to price inflation in the Indian economy."When we look at consumer spend, we see that is growing.
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Farmers in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan have expressed concerns over the challenges they face in selling their apricot harvest, particularly the premium dried varieties. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, and… read more

The supply of lemons from South Africa and Argentina, the leading Southern Hemisphere growing countries at this time of the year, is lower. This is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, which have affected the lemon harvests. As South Africa's lemon season is beginning to come to an end, the availability of lemons from this region is decreasing. read more

As BBQ season starts, many grills require a thorough cleaning. Home and garden experts at VonHaus provide budget-friendly solutions: 1. **Onion Trick**: Attach half an onion to a fork and rub it over a hot grill. The onion's natural juices have antibacterial properties, making it an effective and safe way to clean the grill. read more

Israel's 2024/25 avocado harvest is expected to start a bit earlier than usual, mainly due to a hotter than usual summer. The first trickle of Green skin avocados will be exported starting next week. The main and real harvest is expected to start from the end of this month," says Yonatan Meron,
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The U.S. potato industry continues to push Japan to allow imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan is a major destination for processed potatoes from the United States, but it does not allow fresh U.S. potato imports. "It's a big market for processed potatoes, and we also received access for
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Aegean Exporters' Association Deputy Coordinator Leader and Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association Leader Hayrettin Ucak highlighted Turkey's ongoing dominance in the cherry market, both in terms of production and exports. In 2023, marking the Republic's centennial, Turkey
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The fourth Q-Tee season kicks off on 9 August. The harvest is 10% up on last year, with a potential of around 3,300 tonnes of pears. "Although the weather conditions were not in our favor and we were expecting higher volumes, the harvest is starting to be promising. We are satisfied with the
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After one of the strongest-ever starts to the 2024 season, Zespri is now in the midst of the summer fruit season where it traditionally sees more competition. Around 75% of this season's largest ever crop of more than 190 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand have now been shipped to
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With just over a month to go before the start of the kaki harvest in Spain, the production prospects are so far good in terms of yields and quality, with potential to reach around 340,000 tons. Kaki growers are dealing with increasing costs, mainly due to the fight against pests while also
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Lleida's stone fruit season has already passed its halfway point and will last until the end of September or the beginning of October. In general, the prices paid for the available supply are not yet satisfactory. Ten years after the Russian export boycott, Turkey is emerging as an increasingly
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Sun World CEO David Marguleas, Fresh Del Monte COO Mohammed Abbas, and Driscoll's Asia-Pacific VP and GM Jae Chun are just some of the big names lined up to speak at Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the brand-new content hub at Asia Fruit Logistica. Asiafruit Congress, takes place on the main stage.
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"The Polish market is known for the strength of its distribution channels. Sixty per cent of fruit and vegetables are bought from supermarkets, discounters and hypermarkets. However, the traditional market also plays an important role in the distribution of fruit and vegetables, with 25 per cent
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