"Chilean Gala apples' quality is better than in past years"

"Egyptian and Dutch onion prices almost level"
"The onion market appears to be stabilizing," says Kees van den Bosch of the Dutch company Freeland. "For a while, it seemed the sky was the limit, but, as it turns out, that's the case after all.

BVL/QS: Potato cultivation- Emergency approvals for plant protection products against click beetle larvae
For the control of click beetle larvae (wireworm) in potato cultivation (field), the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has issued emergency authorisations for the plant

New Sunrise Magic apple variety available across the US
It usually takes about two decades to bring a new apple cultivar to market. With universities and private breeding programs trying to speed up the process, new varieties are launched fairly often

In 2022, China imported the largest volume of apples in the last three years
According to EastFruit analysts, the volume of apple imports to China in 2022 jumped by 40% and became the largest in the last three seasons and one of the largest ever. In total, 95 500 tonnes of

Westfalia: Empowerment through education
Westfalia Fruit is expanding its industry-leading focus on education and well-being in Africa, Latin America and beyond. Education is a powerful tool to improve living conditions worldwide.

New labour saving apple peeling application for AI-optimised 3D vision
At FPC Future, Scorpion Vision, a machine vision automation company, will present a brand new application for its AI-powered 3D vision platform. The new 3D+AI solution will enable fresh produce

Berry training in Kazimierz Dolny nad Wisłą (part III) - Integrated plant protection - chemical and biological
In berry cultivation carried out under covers, more and more people are inclined to use biological methods of plant protection or to combine conventional and biological protection. Appropriate

Fruit of Madama Oliva becomes greener
Madama Oliva's Frutto line packaging becomes recycled plastic with Iscc Plus certified raw material. This is the company's leap forward towards a more sustainable approach to the production and

EarthPad fruit pad approved for recycling
Sirane's paper recyclable absorbent pad for fruits has been approved for recycling by On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL). According to Sirane, this makes it the world's first approved recyclable

OGM and OGA/OGV Nordbaden eG seal sales cooperation deal
At the extraordinary general meeting, the members of Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG (OGM) approved the sales cooperation with the Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft (OGA) and its affiliated

South African grape season nears its end
The South African table grape industry (SATI) has further reduced its export prediction following a lower-than-expected harvest in the biggest growing region, the Hex River Valley. “We

Australian avocados clinch India access
Australia’s avocado industry is celebrating the news that India has opened its doors to its Hass avocados. Final approval of the protocol is subject to Australia completing ten successful trial

Australians research hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in mangoes
Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted

The farmer as a protagonist in the process of digital transformation in horticulture
Drones for the application of phytosanitary products, intelligent greenhouses controlled from a mobile phone, artificial intelligence to make the commercialisation of fruit and vegetables more