Abundance of small fruit causes low pricing on Northwest cherries
“The cherry season is never completely normal,” says Andres Puvogel with Mount Adams Fruit, referring to the cherry crops in Washington and Oregon. “This year, bloom started about two weeks

Positive finish for Australian table grapes
The Australian table grape season has concluded on a positive note with domestic and export sales for 2023 making a marked recovery on the previous two years. Table grape export volumes increased

High-density orchards in Australia: evaluating resilience and profitability
Diversification of crop production in Northern Australia is crucial in developing an economically sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. Whilst there are numerous tropical tree crops which

A foliar sensor to prevent scab on pear trees
A leaf moisture sensor will help prevent scab on pear trees. The development of this tool is part of a project commissioned by the consortium Pera de Rincón de Soto PDO, one of Spain's excellent

Stone fruits: up nectarines, down apricots
Sluggish trend for apricots, mainly due to different varieties with different characteristics; there is a high supply, not matched by adequate demand. Prices are declining, but are expected to

Blueberries, the obstacle of perishability can be overcome
The blueberry campaign is off to a successful start. Thanks to their high nutritional and economic value, they are conquering new market shares and becoming highly sought-after products (for more

Airfreight demand sees spring dip
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has today (5 July) released data for May 2023 global air cargo markets showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo

Panama Canal imposes depth restrictions due to recent drought conditions
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has enforced lower draft restrictions on the largest ships voyaging across the trade route. The restrictions were introduced on 19 April. The new measures are due

UK: Dyson Farming to build the second phase of strawberry growing glasshouse
Dyson Farming is to build the second phase of its strawberry growing glasshouse in Lincolnshire. The £11m investment will see the site able to grow fruits on more than a million strawberry plants

Wimbledon strawbs stay same price
For over a decade, British strawberries and cream have cost £2.50 for visitors to the Wimbledon annual tennis championships, which got underway this week (3 July). The number of strawberries