Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Raspberries for industry - that's the market we have
The situation on the raspberry market for processing and the prices offered for this fruit are currently unacceptable for growers. Amounts of the order of 4-5.8 PLN/kg, depending on quality and

Caries for blueberries. How can it be most easily supplied?
On Dr Pawel Krawiec's farm where the Blueberry Factory project is being implemented, several lignite-based products are used. On the recently planted blueberry plantations, where the plants are

Del Monte chooses paper bands for bananas
Del Monte looks at the environment and takes a step towards the sustainability of its packs by replacing plastic banana bands with paper bands. The choice, it is estimated, will lead to a saving

Selenella, positive balance sheet 2022
Selenella-Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium) has approved the 2022 budget: the increase in value is +7.4% while volumes are stable (in line with the national

Raspberries for industry - that's the market we have
The situation on the raspberry market for processing and the prices offered for this fruit are currently unacceptable for growers. Amounts of the order of 4-5.8 PLN/kg, depending on quality and

Caries for blueberries. How can it be most easily supplied?
On Dr Pawel Krawiec's farm where the Blueberry Factory project is being implemented, several lignite-based products are used. On the recently planted blueberry plantations, where the plants are

Dock worker jailed over attempt to smuggle Colombian cocaine into the UK in banana crates
A dock worker from Portsmouth, who was involved in a plot to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK in pallets of bananas was caught after police switched out the drugs for dummy

Taking a look at the Top 10 most expensive fruits in the world
Fruit will inevitably cost more or less, depending on the variety and where you are in the world. Still, there are of course the very exclusive fruits, that are a category on their own. You have

Raspberries in the Bronisze: there have been drastic price falls
Yesterday, 10 July, was the first such disastrous day for raspberry wholesalers. Their prices dropped to as low as under £4 per 0.5kg container.More. Go to the article

Watermelons from Northern and Western Morocco will be available soon
After the end of the first half of the Moroccan watermelon season, with crops coming in from Zagora and other regions of southern Morocco, growers in Larache (north) and Gharb (west) are entering

Pick n Pay mandarin sales support Africa’s only dedicated children’s hospital
This is the final week of Pick n Pay’s annual June campaign that leverages mandarin popularity in aid of charity. Their Crafted Collection mandarins (showcasing some of “the best varieties in

Unprecedented partnership for French apricots with 8 supermarkets to get out of crisis
French apricots are currently going through a difficult period, due to a number of factors that have gradually driven prices down to levels unacceptable to producers. “The situation is partly

Seasonal fruit under the NFI lens
This morning was subdued as far as sales are concerned, probably there is a drop in turnout due to the holiday effect. For watermelons, we report a slight but not significant drop in price; for

Zespri to start trialing new red kiwifruit cultivar
Zespri International Ltd is ready to start pre-commercial growing trials of a new red kiwifruit cultivar this winter. Company Chair Bruce Cameron said the cooperative wanted to extend the RubyRed

Nectarines, the week gets off on the right foot
While consumption of peaches and nectarines was in freefall until last week (click here to read more), since yesterday sales seem to be recovering slightly. We talked about this with Matteo

Earlier start for British Columbia blueberries

"Mandarin prices plummet, lemon market reverses course"
After the overseas mandarin season began well, price-wise, in Europe, volumes rose sharply in the last fortnight. "That's put considerable pressure on particularly easy peeler prices.

Zespri confirms new red kiwifruit trial
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has told New Zealand media outlet Stuff that it will shortly begin pre-commercial trials of a new red kiwifruit cultivar in the country. Zespri chair Bruce Cameron was

Polacy z największym wzrostem konsumpcji borówki na świecie
Polski rynek to 40 mln ludzi. W 2023 roku konsumpcja na mieszkańca osiągnęła 1,83 kg/osobę. W świetle danych Agronometrics Global Trade Data, które wejdą w skład IBO Global State of

NZ exporters welcome free-trade deal with EU
Exports of kiwifruit, apples and onions from New Zealand to the EU are expected to benefit immediately from a new free-trade agreement signed on 9 July. As a result of the deal, which according to

Intervention buying-in of raspberries already in place
What next for raspberries for industry? Some action to improve the situation is already underway. Intervention buying of raspberries started yesterday in the Lublin region. It is being conducted

It is still not possible to sell cherries for pressing
At buying stations, for the time being, the rates are known only for cherries for freezing. Processors have still not undertaken to buy cherries for pressing. It is being circulated that purchase

Brands Award 2023: veg and fruit and vegetable award winners
Fruit and vegetables were also well represented at the Brands Award 2023, the awards ceremony organised by Mark Up, Gdoweek and FreshPoint Magazine and opened by editor Cristina Lazzati. The award