Germany expects rebound on cherry production
German total cherry production for CY 2014 is estimated at 51,900 MT of which sweet cherries comprise 36,300 MT and tart/sour cherries 15,600 MT. This is a 38 percent increase compared to the below average production in CY 2013. The favourable weather conditions (mild and dry conditions during flowering) are.....
Flat peaches reach 90,400 tonnes (+20%)
Spain: Murcia's peach harvest 30% greater this year
With the campaign already finished, the Council of Agriculture and Water expects this season's peach harvest to reach 330 239 tonnes; an increase of 30% compared to the previous year, according to data from the Agricultural Associations and Statistics Service, obtained in collaboration with the District.....
BLE market report week 27
Germany: decreasing apricot prices
There were mainly apricots from France and Turkey present on the German wholesale markets in week 27. There were also deliveries from Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany and Hungary. The prices of week 27 were lower than in the previous weeks. 2.18 was given for a kilo of French, whereas 4.10 Euro per kilo was.....
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Vertical farming taking root in Pennsylvania
In a sprawling, formerly abandoned warehouse near Scranton, the proof is in the produce as a vertical farming operation has reaped its first harvest.Minnesota-based Green Spirit Farms is using the Scranton-area site to grow high-quality, pesticide-free, non-GMO fruits and vegetables. Green Spirit president.....
US (NY): New chapter for Long Island Cauliflower Association
When it was founded in 1901, the Long Island Cauliflower Association existed solely to market and sell cauliflower throughout the region.But as times changed, so did LICA, which eventually expanded its agriculture business to serve different types of farmers. Now, it’s altering once again — this time, to.....
'Very Cool for School': exciting, healthy snacks for the school year
Healthy snacking is one of this year's lifestyle trends for the whole family. As summer winds down, parents will soon be looking for exciting fruits and vegetables to add to their children's lunch bags for the school year. Items like Asian Pears, Jicama, Veggie Sweets, and Baby Apples are very popular with.....
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Nearly 70% of US-produced oranges comes from Florida
Florida is, after California, the most important American state when it comes to exporting fresh fruit and vegetables, TaxWatch, the independent analysis and research institute of Florida, reports. Citrus cultivation in particular is important here. 69.9% of all oranges grown in the US come from Florida......
Oregon berries in full swing
First, it was strawberries, then blueberries. Now blackberries and raspberries are ripening and by fall, cranberries will be harvested on the southern Oregon Coast. Oregon Department of Agriculture Marketing Director Gary Roth said most states can’t match the quantity, quality, and variety of berries.“Oregon.....
National Mango Board appeals to the processed mango industry
The National Mango Board (NMB) will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 4 p.m. EDT for a closer look at the NMB programs and how importers of processed mango products may join the NMB. The NMB has been working extensively since 2005 to increase awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in.....
Top largest fruit display record with melons
As the saying goes, “records are meant to be broken,” which is why Cub® Foods and Robinson Fresh® have teamed up to top the Guinness World Record for Largest Fruit Display. Robinson Fresh will supply and transport four truckloads of fresh MelonUp!® Pink Ribbon watermelon to the Cub Food’s store in Maple.....
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Man arrested after eating bananas
Eating a banana that wasn’t paid for led to felony charges against a 33-year-old man, on Sunday.A security officer at Walmart in the 1200 block of Flour Bluff Drive saw a man and a woman eat bananas before paying for them about 8:25 p.m., police said. The guard directed them to a self-checkout line, but they.....
Summer rain threatening northern Illinois farmers
Jill Beyer lost her entire carrot crop to this year’s rain. The last 3 inches of precipitation were the worst, the Winnebago farmer said. Some tugs at the carrots brought up vegetables rotted brown. Drive around, especially near the Wisconsin line, and you may find farm fields still flooded after recent.....
Canada: Bonduelle production resumed after fire
Preliminary work is being done to figure out the costs of fighting the Bonduelle fire.Tecumseh Deputy Fire Chief Art Lounsbury says it’s going to be expensive. “I just started working on costs now,” reveals Lounsbury. “Just in rough estimates I’m probably at $30,000 just in labour alone, let alone the fuel,.....
Man killed in helicopter crash, whilst flying over cherry orchard
One person was killed in a Wednesday afternoon helicopter crash in Chelan County.The
crash happened at around 2 p.m. near a cherry orchard owned by Stemilt Growers, according to the Chelan
County Sheriff's Office.Stemilt's Roger Pepperl said the chopper
was flying above the orchard to dry the cherries.....
Key Technology releases quarterly earnings
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2014 totalled $31.3
million, compared to $39.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter
last year. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter of $2.0
million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $1.4
million,.....
Uruguay citrus joins Oppy line up
Sweet citrus snacks are abundant now at Oppy, as the marketer adds fruit from Uruguay to its summer offerings.Early shipments of Uruguayan lemons―which sold out in a flash―were followed by Clementines and Navels that will be available through August. This is Oppy’s first offering of fruit from.....
Sun World and Farm Star Living join forces to promote farm-fresh foods
Renowned grower, marketer and breeder of fresh fruit varieties Sun World today announced its partnership with Farm Star Living, a national lifestyle brand that celebrates American farming, farm-fresh foods and the farm-to-table food movement. “We are thrilled to have Sun World onboard as Farm Star Living’s.....
Central America
The state ranks fourth in national production
Mexico: Apple harvest in Tetela is higher than of 2013
According to data presented by the delegate of SAGARPA in Puebla, Tetela de Ocampo's Golden apple harvest surpassed the 50 thousand tons in 2014.Currently, according to the agency, the state ranks fourth in the national production only under Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila.The delegate said that SAGARPA.....
Mexico suspends potato imports from the U.S.
The seventh district court, based in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, decided to suspend potato imports from the United States of America, based on the in dubio pro natura principle.The National Confederation of Potato Producers (CONPAPA) said in a statement that the judge José Francisco Pérez Mier had decided to.....
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Panama: Melon, watermelon and pineapple exports decrease
The low temperatures in Europe and the United States have cooled down the export prices of melon, watermelon and pineapple for the first five months of the year, when compared to the same period of 2013.According to data from the National Comptroller, the export value of pineapple, melon and watermelon.....
South America
Argentina: Producers seek to keep orange export markets
According to Mariano Capraruolo, executive director of the CECNEA (Chamber of Citrus Exporters), "the situation is very bad. Two years ago, there was a very heavy frost in el Litoral, Entre Rios and south of Corrientes, which greatly affected the production. It was the biggest frost in 70 years and we almost.....
Asia
S.Korea: Del Monte presents fruit topping for icy desserts
Korea Del Monte will present fruit bingsu, or ground ice with toppings, at small cafes in Seoul’s Sangsu, Itaewon and Seochon districts through the end of August.The bingsu, ranging from Malibu guava cocktail to gold pineapple sorbet, will be sold at the cafes Slow Recipe, Bella’s Homestay and Hello,.....
India: Cyclone-hit mushroom farmers unlikely to get compensation
Mushroom growers of Ganjam district fear that they may not get any compensation for their losses during cyclone Phailin in October 2013.Their fear is based on information they got from the office of the deputy director of horticulture in Berhampur through an application filed under Right to Information (RTI).....
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"Seedless mango" is not seedless
This week, Indian news outlets announced the development of a new seedless mango by scientists in Bihar, describing it as “the ultimate delicacy.”While the Sindhu mango may be palatable, it’s not seedless. And, it is not new. In fact, it has been around for more than two decades.There are hundreds of.....
Japanese horticulture is heading towards a healthy future:
Photo report GPEC Tokyo, Japan
Last week, from July 23-25, the GPEC took place at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre in Japan. Besides a fair amount of international exhibitors, a large submission of Japanese companies showcased their innovations and supplies during this biannual exhibition and conference for Greenhouse.....
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