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CommentArra Technical Days: innovation and resilience in Brazilian grape production
This month, the Grapa Brazil team hosted Arra Technical Days, an event showcasing the innovation, resilience and adaptability of Arra grape varieties in Brazil, writes Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing at Grapa Varieties
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NewsBayer and Netafim expand collaboration
Companies aim to combine strengths in agronomy, irrigation, digital platforms and data modelling to benefit growers
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NewsHazera appoints new CEO
Ofer Peleg steps up to the chief executive role after more than two years as deputy
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NewsLebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
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NewsNetafim and Phytech collaborate to optimise digital farming
Phytech’s platform will be integrated into Growsphere, Netafim’s all-in-one irrigation operation system
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NewsJaffa refreshes brand identity as product range grows
New logo and brighter, bolder visuals to be applied across expanded product portfolio, and rolled out to all Tesco stores in the UK
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NewsHaskelberg Nurseries launches new data platform for avocados
Canacado Hub harnesses big data to ‘upgrade’ avocado and fruit production
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NewsAI-enhanced robot ready for California citrus harvest trial
Israeli agritech startup Nanovel has signed an agreement with California Citrus Research Board to run tests in 2025
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NewsPrices rise in Israel due to Turkish ban
Turkey’s decision to halt trade with Israel over its war in Gaza leads to increase in fruit and vegetable prices for Israeli consumers
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NewsIsraeli avocados bounce back
Following a disappointing campaign in 2023, Israeli avocado producers have welcomed a big rise in production this year, with efforts ongoing to develop new export markets
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NewsSub-tropical fruits from Israel face marginal impact from conflict
Production of exotic fruits like avocados, mangoes and lychees in Israel has largely been unaffected by the war in Gaza or wider conflict
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NewsYossi Zaphrir, founder of Israel’s Top Eden Fruits, dies aged 93
Yossi Zaphrir was instrumental in the development of the Bilu pitaya range in Israel and the opening up of export markets in Europe and North America
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NewsIsraeli grape exports dry up, but country’s influence remains
Fierce competition on overseas markets and strong domestic sales have combined to reduce Israeli grape exports to zero, but the country’s role in the development of new varieties is key
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NewsDomestic demand high for Israeli stonefruit as exports drop
The war in Gaza has affected labour availability in Israel, but the fall in stonefruit exports has more to do with rising transportation costs and strong domestic demand
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NewsWest Bank dates overcome extra challenges to export
Despite the main months of the season being disrupted by the conflict, date exporters in the West Bank have continued to reach their customers, while seeking out new markets for the future
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NewsNew study looks at bacterial fruit blotch’s impact on melons
Hebrew University of Jerusalem research unveils “critical insights” into bacterial fruit blotch, which poses a “significant threat” to melons and watermelons
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NewsStePacPPC upgrades packaging to improve mushroom shelf-life
Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms
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NewsNeolithics launches automated fruit inspection platform
Non-contact AI-based optical system ”speeds inspection, eliminates waste, and improves profitability”, the group says
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NewsCrisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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NewsArra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable