All Production & Trade articles – Page 149
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NewsExciting times for tomatoes
Ruud Kaagman, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds global crop unit head tomato, tells Fruitnet that the category continues to innovate, evolve and grow despite the challenge of ToBRFV
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NewsHigh domestic demand holds back Turkish stonefruit exports
The quality of peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums produced in Turkey has risen in recent years, according to Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro, with only strong domestic demand restraining exports
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NewsFamooshed app aims to connect the public with local produce
App wants to empower consumers to be part of a bigger, sustainable shopping movement
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NewsCalifornia cherries back on track
Industry expects return to “normal” production season after a late supply glut caused major losses in 2023
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NewsKikoka announces leadership team
Andrea Peviani and Fabio Zanesco will head up the new consortium, made up of 11 European kiwifruit producers
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Heat waves in fruit production – do we have enough data?
On day one in Berlin, Dr Manuela Zude-Sasse spoke to Future Lab visitors about data collection and the development of risk models in the face of extreme weather
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NewsPort International partners with Hungarian strawberry farm
Collaboration with Hivekovics Family Orchards will test strawberry varieties on-site to expand product diversity for supermarkets
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NewsCommon user charge “threatens to cripple” fresh produce SMEs
Fresh Produce Consortium warns that new fixed charges on imports of plants and fresh produce will not be manageable for many businesses
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NewsRise of robotics can benefit agriculture
GlobalData report says the robotics industry will hit US$218bn in 2030, helping the agricultural sector tackle climate change and labour shortages
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up
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NewsPeruvian avocado exports to contract in 2024
Lower volumes could bring more balance to European market during summer months
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Climate change – new paths and new opportunities
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at the numerous opportunities to adapt and optimise solutions across the business in the face of climate change
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NewsRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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NewsTasmanian apple season in full swing
Excellent pre-season conditions improve sweetness, size and colour of Tasmania’s 2024 apple crop
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NewsProduce coalition launches second production costs survey
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, the body bringing together fresh produce associations from around the world, has launched its second global survey into the costs of fruit and vegetable production and trading, and the prices received by growers and intermediaries. The survey is a follow-up of ...
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NewsJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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NewsPGRO issues SFI warning to pulse crop growers
Industry body wants growers to be aware of the impact of decisions on future rotations
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NewsBetter start for Argentine apple exports
Exports up 16 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to year-earlier period
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NewsExpansion positions CMI Orchards as Northwest cherry leaders
Acquisition of Starr Ranch Growers increases CMI cherry supply by 70 per cent
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AdvertorialVerfrut cherries achieve remarkable success in 2023/24 season
Verfrut’s cherry production is increasing next season In the recently concluded 2023/24 Chilean cherry season, Verfrut cherries achieved significant success in the international market, propelled by exceptional quality and innovative marketing strategies. The total export volume reached 2.2m boxes (5kg), reflecting a remarkable increase of 45.7 ...