Australia, the native land of the macadamia tree, has a flourishing industry that has its roots in its ancient rainforests. The macadamia tree originated in Australian soil around 60 million years ago, and the commercial industry is now about 50 years old. There are macadamia orchards covering more than 41,000 hectares across multiple regions.
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Raspberry prices have dropped significantly in Ukraine - growers are calling for boycotts.
2024-08-08 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, szybki spadek cen zakupu malin zaobserwowano we wszystkich głównych regionach produkcji na Ukrainie w bieżącym tygodniu. Obniżka cen ma miejsce w obliczu zwiększenia podaży odmian malin jesiennych, które są zbierane.
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"If I had to give a verdict on this year's strawberry campaign, which ended in mid-June, I would say it was extremely positive. Compared to a campaign that was perfect from both a commercial and production point of view, like last year's, this year's was better from a commercial perspective."
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China: "Live-streaming is very helpful for promoting new varieties."
2024-08-08 00:00
"Live streaming is very common in China, almost all products can be sold through it, including flowers," says Chen Qi from Yunnan Colorful Seasons Co., Ltd. In this article, Qi further discusses the phenomenon of live streaming and how he benefits from it. He also touches on the impact of the pandemic."
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Israeli avocados are making a comeback.
2024-08-07 16:00
Wiele nowych plantacji awokado zostało zasadzonych w Izraelu w ostatnich latach, nawet w pobliżu Gedery, na południe od Tel Awiwu, plantacje awokado zaczęły pojawiać się między uprawami granatów i cytrusów.
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Netherlands: Cherry cultivation area nearly triples, plum cultivation decreasing, pears increase by 80 percent
2024-08-07 13:00
The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown.
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Netherlands: Cherry cultivation area triples, plum cultivation declines, pear cultivation increases by 80 percent
2024-08-07 13:00
The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in...
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Fruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
2024-08-07 13:00
Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well?
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Copeland has launched the Go Real-Time 4G/5G North America Tracker.
2024-08-07 12:00
Copeland has announced the release of its new Go real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for shipping products within the cold chain.
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Belgium: Oriental fruit fly found - producers should be vigilant
2024-08-07 10:00
The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage.
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With mostly average to good hectare yields and many marketable stocks available throughout the country, there is currently a large supply on the market, allowing marketers to literally draw from a full well, as reported by the Press and Information Service for Agriculture.
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The Netherlands are showing a strong interest in robotization in the food industry.
2024-08-07 00:00
RaboResearch's recent survey of over 20 mid-sized food producers in the Netherlands shows a strong interest in robotization within the sector. This interest is motivated by changing market conditions, including decreasing robot costs and rising labor costs. The findings suggest that companies in the food industry are increasingly considering adopting robots to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Pure Pac, located in the scenic Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island, is a fully integrated orchard, packhouse, and marketing company established by seven enthusiastic cherry growers. Founded in 2018, the company has orchards spanning over 80 hectares and continues to expand, making it a dynamic and growing enterprise.
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Spain: Valencia avocado production takes off
2024-08-07 00:00
The Valencian avocado season has ended with an estimated 50% increase in harvest compared to the previous season, thanks to the vegetative development of the plants and the entry into production of new investments. This positive balance was reported by the Association.
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ANPCA confirms that the area planted with garlic in Spain decreased by 14% in 2024.
2024-08-07 00:00
Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Krajowe Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przedsiębiorców Czosnku (ANPCA), największe hiszpańskie i europejskie stowarzyszenie producentów i przedsiębiorców czosnku, powierzchnia przeznaczona pod uprawę czosnku w 2024 roku zmniejszyła się o około 14% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Spadek był większy.
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Egyptian pomegranates are now available.
2024-08-07 00:00
Sezon egipskich granatów rozpoczął się właśnie i potrwa do listopada. Abdelkader Al Alhaboney, egipski producent i eksporter różnych świeżych produktów spożywczych, oczekuje "normalnego sezonu pomimo nietypowego kontekstu". Plantator mówi: "Nalegamy na produkcję granatów pomimo rosnącej
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The restoration and reconstruction of Israel's farms after the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local farmers but also have a positive impact on farmers worldwide. "Many of the strategic challenges we are currently facing in Israel, particularly after the attacks on"
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"We want to alleviate your suffering," Transnet CEO tells South African fruit industry
2024-08-07 00:00
"There's a lot that we need to do to turn the ship around," said Michelle Phillips, the CEO of the state-owned port and rail authority Transnet Group, addressing delegates at the International Fresh Produce Association's annual Southern Africa Conference. Many of them attended the event with the specific goal of.
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The supply of organic bananas remains stable, despite shortages.
2024-08-07 00:00
Although the quality of organic bananas remains high, there is a shortage of supply from certain banana-producing regions. This, combined with the high prices of bananas from Mexico, has resulted in a significant portion of bananas being directed to domestic markets in banana-growing regions.
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Murray Tait, the founding director of Te Mata Exports, has retired.
2024-08-07 00:00
Te Mata Exports, a New Zealand fresh produce export business, announced the retirement of its founding director, Murray Tait. He established the company in 2000 and has decided to step back completely after a long career dedicated to advancing New Zealand's fresh produce export sector.
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