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NewsOSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology
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NewsSerbia and Romania lead blueberry charge
Southeast Europe is emerging as a powerhouse in premium blueberry production, with increasing professionalisation and technological development helping to deliver consistently high quality
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NewsFidelio to acquire Nordic Capital’s stake in Greenfood
Stockholm-based investment group Fidelio set to acquire Nordic Capital’s majority stake in fresh produce marketer Greenfood, building on its 15-year minority shareholding to support the company’s international growth ambitions
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FeaturesViscon targets early detection with EVA
The Dutch company’s new EVA Scoutr robot has the ability to detect pests and diseases early, helping to improve crop health and reduce losses for greenhouse vegetable growers
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NewsSurvey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies
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NewsAfrucat, Eurecat Lleida join forces to fast-track innovation
Collaboration will promote technologies such as robotics, AI, biotechnology and much more
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NewsBiobest acquires key technology from partner Ecoation
The biocontrol specialist has purchased monitoring and scouting tools along with expert staff from its technology partner to bolster its integrated pest management capabilities
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FeaturesThe storm behind a berry harvesting solution
When a devastating storm hit Serbia in 2000, thousands of fruits fell prematurely from their branches. But what seemed like an agricultural disaster became the spark for one of the most innovative breakthroughs in berry harvesting technology
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FeaturesFrench apple campaign shows promise
Apple consumption can be given a boost with a focus on taste, according to Marc Peyres, commercial director of French exporter Blue Whale, who sees potential for “flavourful varieties for the future”, including Candine
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NewsIrritec acquires majority stake in Colombian irrigation pioneer
The acquisition of drip irrigation specialist Agrifim de Colombia will see Irritec modernise production facilities and establish a technology transfer center to support Colombian farmers
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NewsInnovation on show at Fruit Focus
Strawberry picking robots, vertical farms and policy debates were on the agenda at annual industry fruit show along with findings from pollination and growing media trials
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NewsBayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group
Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally
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NewsM&S uses AI and bumblebees to grow better strawberries
Retailer reveals pioneering, innovative approach to berry production that combines artificial intelligence with bumblebee pollination, with early trials showing promising results for fruit quality and consistency
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
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NewsHortifrut launches Peru blueberry season with China shipment
Chilean berry giant’s first container of the 2025/26 season is expected to arrive in Shanghai on 30 July, with transit time reduced from 32 to 25 days
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NewsPortugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Portuguese tomato growers gain access to a new biological solution for controlling the destructive tomato leafminer pest, as authorities grant 120-day emergency use authorisation for Vestaron’s Spear LEP bioinsecticide
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NewsBeeHero enters third season in Australia
Precision pollination specialist BeeHero has launched its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, now supporting over 70,000 acres of crops with new pre-pollination reports and enhanced connectivity infrastructure
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NewsSaga Robotics agrees collaboration with Bitwise and Chambers
The tie-up will offer enhanced services through the company’s Thorvald robot
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NewsSwitzerland forecasts good berry harvest despite area decline
The Swiss Fruit Association has announced positive forecasts for the country’s berry harvest, with increases expected for raspberries, blueberries and currants, despite a recent reduction in total planted area
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VideoRelive Festival of Fresh 2025
The highlights video has landed from Festival of Fresh 2025, which featured big-name speakers, fascinating tours, and this year’s industry awards