FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
“The economic situation of the European market favours third countries”
The loss of spending power in Europe, where inflation is on average around 10%, is speeding up fruit purchasing from third countries
Huelva berry statistics
The official report by the Andalusian Government at the start of the campaign points out that the surface area of strawberry crops has remained stable for many years now.
Cuna de Platero, unstoppable
The activity of the organisation from Moguer never ceases. Its new projects are based on both research and on the technological improvement of its fruit and vegetable preparation centre.
EmcoCal’s white strawberry
EmcoCal’s Florida Pearl variety is one of the most important new developments to be shown at FruitLogistica 2023. Its most unique characteristic is its white colour.
Planasa is testing Pink Rosita raspberries in the Netherlands
Planasa has carried out successful trials with Pink Rosita raspberries (Plapink 1304) in the Netherlands, thanks to their strategic alliance with the family-run company Berrybrothers.
Europe is buying less citrus fruit
The current economic situation in Europe has resulted in a flat, tight consumption rate, for virtually all product categories, in both fruit and vegetables.
Orri mandarins: the show goes on
The 2022-23 has started and Orri is back on the shelves in supermarkets and retailers, with great expectations.
Aimplas’ project will lengthen the shelf life of citrus fruit
The Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico (Aimplas) along with another 13 associates are working on the BiOrangePack project.
Tomra’s sorting and grading solutions
Citrus packhouses are striving to meet evermore demanding quality expectations, yet must also increase quantities and improve yields.
Nothing is slowing avocados down
In 2030, world avocado production will reach 12 million tonnes and demand continues to rise. The great challenge is to increase volumes, but there are not many suitable production regions .
More water for La Axarquía
Over the next 6 months, the region will receive 9.1 hm³ of reclaimed water for irrigation.
The avocado genome, completed
A group of scientists from the University of Queensland (Australia) has completed 98% of the Hass avocado genome
