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TopFruit Newsletter - KiwiKo - February 2024
From exclusive partnerships with leading breeding programs like Yanoon BioTech to hosting our first field day in Changsha, China, we are establishing a network of stakeholders with a strong focus on connecting the entire value chain. We also recently celebrated the first commercial harvest of Yanoon 7 in Japan, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Read More...
TopFruit Newsletter - Berries - November 2023
As we embrace the new season, we find ourselves confronting fresh challenges and circumstances. The 2022 blueberry harvest presented significant hurdles, particularly in the Western Cape region. It ended on a low last year with severe fruit quality issues and a substantial portion of berries softening both on the plant and during storage from week 42 to week 48. This unfortunate scenario resulted in huge losses for the growers in affected regions. Moreover, an earlier two-week Portnet strike at the...
TopFruit Newsletter - Table Grapes - November 2023
The TopFruit table grape unit is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming season. While the 22/23 season brought its share of challenges, it also presented numerous opportunities for our grape varieties to demonstrate their resilience in the face of extreme weather conditions. Read more...