South African rail issues threaten citrus growth
The optimisation of South Africa’s rail system has been identified as a key enabler if the country’s citrus industry is to realise its vision of exporting 260m cartons of the fruit by 2032.

Researchers study if induced autophagy can help make strawberry crops more resistant to extreme drought
According to biologist Victoria Sanchez, the induction of autophagy, a natural mechanism used by living beings to survive adverse situations and stay healthy by recycling nutrients and making more

Raft of updates for carrot optical sorter
Increased throughput, accuracy and quality have been unveiled as key improvements to the updated Visar Sortop carrot optical sorter. The Visar Sortop carrot and potato optical sorter uses

Research project REIF opens AI marketplace against food waste
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is an important key to reducing food waste. That is why a total of 31 partners from industry, trade, research as well as associations and NGOs have

Polish strawberries in Biedronka shops. How to become a supplier?
A key element of the Biedronka chain's strategy is to source fruit and vegetables grown in Poland. They account for more than 90% of the chain's annual sales in these categories. In addition, in

#Repartofresh. Tigros emphasises the exotic and organic
The development of the Tigros network (Agorà Network) continues with new openings that strengthen the brand's presence. Among the most recent is the one in Lomazzo (Co), Via Graffignana 18, with

Peak volume season is here on Mexican mangoes
Mexican mango supplies are starting to hit peak season. “May has seen a steady supply of mangoes--with the heat, the fields are ready. The cornstarch is turning into sugar faster so there’s

“Next week, prices for Turkish cherries will be much lower than expected”
Now that the Turkish apple season is coming to a close, Demir Fresh Fruit will focus on the cherry season, says Alper Kerim, owner of Demir Fresh Fruits. He states that demand is on the up right

Późne wiosenne deszcze szkodzą uprawom czereśni na Węgrzech na początku 2023 r.
Ulewne, późnowiosenne deszcze na Węgrzech w zeszłym tygodniu spowodowały znaczne uszkodzenia sadów wiśniowych we wczesnym sezonie. "Uszkodzenia są podobno rozległe,

With the return of the sun, hope is rekindled
"The situation is tough, there is a lot of waste, but we keep harvesting also to keep our hopes alive and to refrain from getting discouraged," says Mirco Zoffoli, salesman at Antonio Benzi's

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"W przyszłym tygodniu ceny tureckich wiśni będą znacznie niższe niż oczekiwano"
Teraz, gdy turecki sezon jabłkowy dobiega końca, Demir Fresh Fruit skupi się na sezonie wiśniowym, mówi Alper Kerim, właściciel Demir Fresh Fruits. Twierdzi on, że popyt na nie obecnie

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Late spring rain damages Hungary’s early 2023 cherry crop
Heavy late spring rain across Hungary last week caused significant cracking damage to early season cherry orchards. “The damage is reportedly widespread, even some sweet cherries under plastic

Nadszedł szczyt sezonu na meksykańskie mango
Meksykańskie dostawy mango zaczynają osiągać szczyt sezonu. "W maju mieliśmy do czynienia ze stałą podażą mango - dzięki upałom pola są gotowe. Skrobia kukurydziana szybciej zamienia

A sustainable packaging choice for the stone fruit season
The stone fruit season has reopened, but choosing the ideal packaging can be a bit tricky, especially if you want to keep up with the times and prioritize the use of a more sustainable and

TikTok avocado hack might breed deadly bacteria
A recent TikTok 'life hack' - widely shared on the social media platform – promises to give your avocados a longer lifespan. But health experts are urging people to take caution because the

“We have seen a strong demand for Peru’s citrus, especially for seedless easy peelers”
Amidst increasing supply from the Southern Hemisphere, key world markets of the US, Europe and Asia are showing a strong demand for citrus from Peru, especially seedless easy peelers. This is

Macadamia growers all over the world urged to keep the faith
Although falling prices and over-supply are concerning, the World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) assured macadamia growers across the globe that their nuts still have a lot to offer, with the right

Strong demand for California stone fruit will keep prices elevated this season
As California stone fruit season begins, growers and shippers know the pressure will be on the state’s supplies of fruit. “Demand is pretty strong, especially with everything being late.

Nowoczesne rozwiązania w zakresie pakowania zwiększają konkurencyjność pakowalni pomidorów
Pomidory są jednym z życiowych błogosławieństw. Dla hodowców, pomidory dają wysokie plony i cieszą się dużym popytem. Konsumenci doceniają fakt, że pomidory są pełne zdrowych

This could be a key moment in strawberry protection!
Symptoms of grey mould may not be too visible yet, but ... If you look closely at the carp, you can see a developing mycelium of Botrytis cinerea at the base of the carp. The disease is there and