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It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

Kimitec has just registered their first natural miticide in Mexico. This marks a significant milestone in their dedication to a future with zero residues and waste, advocating for a fully circular agri-food system that meets the requirements of both major distributors and consumers. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The first trade fair of its kind nationwide in Germany was dedicated to the question: How can e-transformation be successful in delivery traffic? The exhibition, along with a supporting stage program, provided 800 invited guests with insights into the world of e-mobility. In total, nine manufacturers presented their electric trucks. read more

Both Lidl Germany and Lidl Belgium had introduced the labeling, on the German discounter's website interested consumers could find extensive information material on the topic of sustainability labeling. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

In the energy sector, emissions had actually decreased by 17%, primarily due to increased electricity generation from solar and wind energy sources, resulting in less coal being burned. Additionally, during the reporting period, less natural gas was consumed for heating residential and commercial buildings. As a result, read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Stacked Farm's first fully automated robotic vertical farm on the Gold Coast, Australia has reached full production as the company looks to expand further. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

"The UK took the initiative in celebrating the first National Florist Day on June 8th, and it was a fantastic success! Over 1000 florists from the UK and Ireland participated, coming together to create a day that gained significant traction and saw a high level of consumer engagement. In fact, some..." read more

The third most consumed crop in the world (source: FAO) celebrated its first international day on May 30, 2024. In France, the potato sector gathered at the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, communication campaigns were organized by CNIPT throughout the country. Sarah Taleb, in read more

Customized solutions in the labeling sector are also crucial for the fruit and vegetable industry. Tikedo is an international group based in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini, Italy) that specializes in labels. Formed through the merger of multiple companies, with the historic LGL at the helm, Tikedo now operates five plants. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, causing delays in the ripening of many fruits, such as cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia continues to increase. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, including 1,985.7 tons of young potatoes. These are the largest potato deliveries from China since. read more

The consumption of fruits and vegetables in Spain has decreased by more than 13% in recent years. This figure is significantly higher than the average of European Union countries, where the decrease is slightly over 5%. This information comes from the study "Consumption Trends".

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