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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Fresh Del Monte: Net sales in the second quarter of 2025 increase to 1.18 billion US dollars.
2025-07-30 14:00
The net revenue increased from $1.14 billion in the previous year to $1.18 billion, the company announced. This rise is primarily attributed by Del Monte to higher net revenues in the fresh and value-added products segments as well as bananas, due to higher.
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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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Product knowledge, quality control of citrus fruits - Background on quality control in the fresh seminar.
2025-07-30 09:00
The Online Freshness Seminar on September 10, 2025 is an excellent opportunity to learn more about various citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. The topics covered will include the botanical characteristics of citrus plants, cultivation and harvesting methods, as well as...
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The Wiggles have started a tour supported by the Australian Fruit and Vegetable Industry.
2025-07-30 03:00
The Australian Fruit and Vegetable Industry, as part of its national campaign 'Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy', will sponsor The Wiggles' upcoming Tree of Wisdom Big Show Arena Spectacular Tour.
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Strategy for spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) in blueberries: prevention, attraction, control
2025-07-30 00:00
Drosophila suzukii, also known as the spotted wing drosophila, is one of the most dangerous pests in blueberry crops. It lays eggs in healthy, ripening fruits, and the damage becomes apparent rapidly during harvest. How to reduce the risk of infestation while simultaneously controlling the pest.
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Preserving fruit? The instructions for use from Dole Italia.
2025-07-30 00:00
Properly storing fresh fruit always generates many doubts. When summer comes and temperatures rise, the indecision on how to treat it to preserve its flavor and shelf life increases even more. Should it be stored in the refrigerator or left to ripen at room temperature?
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The initiative "A break with fruit: but how good you DO!" by OP Joinfruit of Verzuolo with FAI-Castello della Manta celebrates its sixth anniversary: from August 7th to 9th, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, three afternoons event to discover a new way of enjoying summer fruit.
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In the Netherlands, Conference pear production is increasing by 4% in 2024, reaching 260,000 tonnes.
2025-07-30 00:00
After a 2024 marked by unstable weather conditions, the upcoming apple campaign in the Netherlands promises to be much more favorable. According to the specialized website GroentenFruit Huis, thanks to a season of regular growth, a harvest of good quality is expected.
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