Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

Morocco again increases nut imports
Morocco has been again increasing the imports of nuts, as shown by the import statistics in January-April 2023, reports EastFruit. Imports had been growing rapidly over the past years but fell in

Thrips pressure in repeat fruiting strawberries
Thrips are already being recorded on strawberry plantations bearing repeat fruit in the region of Czerwinsk-on-Vistula.More. Go to the article

Wanted by the police, he hid in raspberries. He now faces jail time
A 40-year-old man wanted by the police tried to hide from the police. He chose raspberry bushes as a hiding place..More. Go to the article

Post-harvest strawberries (plantation monitoring, 20.07.2023)
The last fruits of late varieties such as 'Malwina' are being harvested in the fields. Where strawberries have already been picked some time ago, there are often no plantations left either. What

IFG wins “landmark” IP case in China
Global table grape breeder International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has announced that a plant variety infringement case in Yunnan, China, has concluded in its favour. The infringement involved IFG’s

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Egyptian orange exports to Southeast Asia to reach record high in current MY
The Egyptian orange exports to the Southeast Asian countries continue setting new records, as reported by EastFruit. Considering such developments, the final result of the current MY 2022/23

Valagro becomes Syngenta Biologicals
Syngenta has announced the launch of Syngenta Biologicals, a new reality that brings together Valagro, the biostimulants and specialty nutrients pioneer it acquired in 2020, with its in-house

Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

Sour cherry buying 2023 - what prices for freezing and pressing?
The cherry season is slowly kicking off. The cold stores are fully buying cherries, and we still have to wait to buy cherries for pressing..More. Go to the article

Forest berry prices 2023 - where is it more expensive and where is it cheaper?
The forest berry season is underway. In mid-July, a "rash" of these fruits is usually expected in the forests, but due to the drought, the situation varies greatly across the

2.5 bln euro of annual turnover. What does one of the largest wholesale markets in EU look like? (Part II)
Italy is one of the biggest players in the global fruit and vegetable market. In 2022, the volume of just external trade in fruits and vegetables (fresh, dried, and frozen) in Italy totaled $11.6

Minister's meeting with fruit processors. How will this affect raspberry prices?
A meeting between processors and Robert Telus took place at the Ministry of Agriculture. The prices of raspberries and other fruits for processing were discussed.More. Go to the article

IG partners with The Fresh Connection to boost Indian exports
IG International and The Fresh Connection have signed a joint venture to boost exports of Indian fruits and vegetables to new and existing markets worldwide. IG said the two companies will work

Potato Exchange, product prices on consignment defined
After the signing of the Framework Contract for Emilia-Romagna, which regulates the sale of potatoes for fresh consumption for the three-year period 23-26, the Joint Commission (Potato Exchange)

State purchase of raspberries only for a select few? Pathology occurs
Lublin growers complain about irregularities in raspberry purchases operating on behalf of companies designated by the State Treasury company. Raspberry growers claim that at the purchases the

Uzbekistan: At the beginning of the season prices for popular grape varieties are significantly higher than last year’s
In the third decade of June 2023, the first offers of the popular Rizamat and Kishmish Kora (Black Kishmish) grape varieties of the new crop appeared on the domestic market of Uzbekistan, at about

2.5 bln euro of annual turnover. What does one of the largest wholesale markets in EU look like? (Part I)
Italy is one of the biggest players in the global fruit and vegetable market. In 2022, the volume of just external trade in fruits and vegetables (fresh, dried, and frozen) in Italy totaled $11.6

AgroFresh beefs up post-harvest portfolio with Tessara acquisition
AgroFresh Solutions has acquired post-harvest solutions provider Tessara from global investment firm Carlyle. The deal, which remains subject to clearance by the South Africa competition

Two South African categories predict export drop
The South African avocado export crop has been reduced by around 2.5m cartons as the season reaches its halfway point. At the same time, the country’s citrus industry has announced that its

UK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Persistently low carrot prices have not translated into greater sales over the last 12 months. In fact, sales volumes for the 12 months to 14 May 2023, according to Kantar lastest figures, fell

Moldova can get a high harvest of table grapes for the second year in a row
According to the observations of specialists from the Association of Grape Producers and Exporters of the Republic of Moldova, by mid-July, the state of most table grape plantations in the country

Horrendous gooseberry price in a well-known chain. At the buying stations - pennies
The price of gooseberries has once again sparked outrage. Gooseberry prices are being hiked in the retail chains, with producers getting a fraction of the price.More. Go to the article