All Production & Trade articles – Page 65
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NewsAustralian berry and grape growers tackle labour with augmented technology
Thw A$9m programme aims to boost productivity through collaborations with augmented technology providers, Clarifruit and Think Digital
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NewsPrecision pollination project aims to boost strawberry yield and quality
Ground-breaking project involving UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits and Polybee tackles pollination challenges in polytunnels and glasshouses
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NewsMigo kicks off new pear season with consumer drive
Migo is the crunchy, sweet pear that can be eaten anywhere, according to EFC, which has multiple tastings and brand awareness efforts in store for the new campaign
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CommentAI technology can help support Iranian agriculture
Iran is embracing Artificial Intelligence as the country looks to modernise and streamline its agricultural practices, but multiple challenges remain, writes Alireza Emami, CEO of Tehran-based Zarrin Group
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NewsMarket trends push up Irish potato production
A combination of cold weather and strong domestic demand has conspired to push up potato acreage across Ireland this year
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NewsNew Zealand kiwifruit export sales up 20 per cent to NZ$3.1bn
Data published by Stats NZ indicates huge increase in revenue for country’s single-desk kiwifruit export marketer Zespri
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NewsVan der Hoeven announces opening of fully automated leafy greens facility
Better Future Farms, a greenhouse complex the size of 34 football pitches in Louisa County, Virginia, will produce and supply leafy greens
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NewsThe Greenery forecasts 5,000-tonne Sweet Sensation crop
The group is targeting strong sales for the branded pear in its main market Germany from mid-October, while demand in eastern Europe continues to grow
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NewsInside Russia: sanctions and inflation put produce imports under pressure
Reports suggest the country has experienced its most severe price inflation in 25 years, but what does that mean for this traditionally import-dependent produce market?
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NewsOptimism for Mexican berries after tough 2023
Climate change has had a major impact on volumes, but the introduction of new varieties offers hope for the future of the industry
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NewsHealth and sustainability put Greenyard on path to €5.4bn sales target
Founder Hein Deprez says group is uniquely placed to capitalise on two major trends in global food market
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NewsUrban Crop Solutions in vertical farming first
Indoor farming soutions specialist supports Inagro with its first vertical farming tower
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NewsFirst fresh Indian pomegranates arrive in Australia
Kay Bee Exports airfreights inaugural shipment using irradiation to meet protocol requirements
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NewsHow can Spain strengthen its position in the UK fresh produce market?
Major players in Spanish supply – including AMFresh, G’s and Norton Folgate – met in London on 9 September to discuss the key opportunities for the special trade relationship
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NewsGreece set for record participation in Madrid
The Greek presence at next month’s Fruit Attraction exhibition will be significantly larger than previous events, with 45 companies, cooperatives and bodies expected
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NewsSoil Association partners with Lloyds Bank in new sustainable farming initiative
The joint initiative involves 685 UK farms that will be supported with funding to transition to more sustainable practices
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NewsOrganic market ‘booming’ for certain produce categories
Italian marketer VIP and Dutch importer Eosta report significant growth in demand for key products like apples, grapes, and mangoes
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce highlights industry challenges
Coalition publishes survey results covering costs and revenues, with the outlook “daunting” for the international fruit and vegetable business
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NewsChina grants access for Zimbabwean avocados
Market access part of Zimbabwe’s plans to develop its horticulture sector into US$1bn industry
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NewsPagoda makes move into Indonesia
Chinese fruit retail chain to open stores in Indonesia as it embarks on international expansion programme