In 2015, Laurent Coulot (CEO), Mathieu Ackermann (CTO) and Florian Gerlich (Product Architect), came together to establish Insolight, a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland. For the past four years, Insolight has been working closely with growers and agronomic centres across Europe, focusing
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The Asian bug (Halyomorpha halys), originally from Asia, is now widespread in many parts of Europe and has also been present in South Tyrol for several years. This harmful insect can cause considerable damage to various agricultural crops, particularly fruit growing. Since its first
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Apofruit's strawberry campaign for the 2023/24 season gets into full swing with the first quantities marketed through the Solarelli and Piraccini brands; read more

Seasonal equilibrium: A fresh feast for well-balanced celebrations read more

The export of finger limes from Guatemala to Europe is about to come into a key part of its season. “We have very good fruit for this year-end campaign that we will start in a few days. Although we have fruit all year round, this is the season where there is the greatest demand,” says
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Domestic offerings remained at the top of the range, led by Elstar, Jonagold, Boskoop, Braeburn and Wellant. Santana, which is popular with allergy sufferers, also became more present. Italy was mainly involved with Golden Delicious and Royal Gala. The first Pink Lady from there arrived at
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The import of onion from Kazakhstan to Primorsky Krai has experienced a remarkable 1.5-fold surge, according to recent data from Rosselkhoznadzor. With 7,212 tons of onions imported since the beginning of 2023. In comparison, during the same period last year, the region received 4,879 tons. read more

Worse than running out of potatoes on supermarket shelves, potato processing factories can't afford a stock-out. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa Group, reports on the crucial period for European factories from February to May 2023, and how Egyptian producers played a key role during
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In the Netherlands, Oxin Growers and its broccoli growers recently reviewed the past season and looked ahead to next year. "We concluded that, generally, it's greatly challenging. Growers face substantial cost increases, the weather significantly affects production, and there's limited available
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It has been a good year for Tipo persimmons when it comes to prices, although there have been a few issues with quantities and quality. Antonio Zani, sales manger at Granfrutta Zani, reports that "we have registered a 25% drop in production due to the flood, frost and hail, the lack of rain
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South Africa’s final export figures for 2023 put the industry behind its projection to reach 260m cartons within ten years. The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) said the final figure for 2023 was substantially below the anticipated growth curve based on plantings. read more

Despite enormous international competition, hazelnuts are increasingly becoming the focus of German producers. The first Thuringian Hazelnut Day at the Teaching and Research Centre for Horticulture (LVG) in Thuringia focused on the opportunities and pitfalls that this special crop can bring in this country.
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These checks are carried out in addition to the regular system audits by the certification bodies. This year's store checks from summer 2023 show that the blue QS certification mark was visible to consumers in all of the food retail outlets inspected and that fresh and pre-packed
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SAHYADRI FARMS, India’s largest Integrated fruits & vegetables project, to host an extraordinary event that promises to redefine the future of the Indian Fresh and Frozen Fruits & Vegetable industry – the “Fresh India Show 2024.” Set against the stunning backdrop
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Shipping giant Maersk has clarified its position on the inclusion of Cape Town on its schedules following congestion at the South African port.  read more

In 2022/23, the total was 131,252 tons, according to a recent USDA report. The United States remains the largest supplier of apples by volume but the market shares of Japan, New Zealand, and Chile are all extremely close behind. New Zealand’s tariff-free access and Japan’s high reputation
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T&G Global’s dual-hemisphere multi-sourcing strategy for its premium Envy apple brand is set to reach a new milestone with the first commercially produced Chinese Envy apples to be sold in China in November 2023. read more

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, the total potato harvest reached 21.2 million tons, and other vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, etc., amounted to 7.1 million tons. read more

Metis®, the premium fruit resulting from the natural cross between plum and apricot, closes a campaign that was characterised by colour, high organoleptic qualities and various marketing and promotional initiatives. read more

India’s apple production has been 30 to 40 per cent lower this season. Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., states that the weather has caused most of the issues. “Apple is a climacteric fruit that needs the correct physiological maturity. The
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