Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

Malaysia recently celebrated its first shipment of fresh durian to China after gaining access in June. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Kate Scott as its new chief executive, effective 17 October 2024. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

When it comes to the lime market, making forecasts is difficult: purchase prices at the source have remained very high so far (12 to 15 euros per 4.5 kg package, depending on the grades) despite a 'normal' demand from Italy. "These prices could increase from September, but trading will not be easy in any case." read more

"Everyone wants lemons at the moment," according to a French operator. Lemon prices are already high and could rise even further, due to a sharp drop in Verna volumes from Spain and the difficulty in obtaining imported merchandise. What happened to the Spanish Verna? The drought in Spain has affected it. read more

The Kroger Co. has launched Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus™, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump. This collection is exclusively available at Kroger Family of Stores starting from September 4. "We are extremely excited to partner with Lisa on this project." read more

The mango season in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico is slowly ending, marking the beginning of the region's latest variety: Keitt. This variety is cultivated in Los Mochis, in Northern Sinaloa. "Keitts are the last mangos on the trees in Mexico and are known to be bigger in size," says. read more

Iran's pistachio exports have seen a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, starting from March 21, 2024. The Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that the country exported pistachios worth $352 million from March 21 to August 22, 2024. read more

Agencja Narodowego Bezpieczeństwa Żywności (ANSA) ogłosiła, że Państwo Izrael zatwierdziło import świeżych pomidorów z Republiki Mołdawii, zgodnie z decyzją Izraelskiej Służby Ochrony Roślin. Aby eksportować świeże pomidory do Izraela z Republiki Mołdawii, wymagane jest spełnienie następujących warunków. read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

Germany: Christina Rüter joins the management team at Alnatura.
Organic retailer Alnatura has announced the appointment of Christina Rüter as its new Managing Director for Strategic Brand Management and Product Management. She will assume her new role on October 1st. read more

Agriculture has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from basic tools to advanced systems that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. Leading this transformation is Dutoit, a prominent farming, packaging, and marketing company. They are currently celebrating 130 years of excellence. read more

On July 18th and 19th, the management team and part of the board of Global GAP visited apple and pear orchards in the southwest of France. The purpose of this visit was to raise awareness of the issues brought up by the new Global GAP specifications released at the beginning of the year, Xavier explains. read more