A total of 1,702 German strawberry farms contributed to satisfying the strawberry demand of the German people with a harvest of more than 120,000 tons, providing around 52% of the total German consumption. read more

Beefsteak tomatoes increased significantly by 27.7% and cost on average 2.53 euros/kg. Table grapes of lighter varieties and oranges also became more expensive for consumers, with price increases of 10.4% and 10.3% respectively compared to the previous year. Iceberg lettuce saw an 11.1% price increase. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has released its 2023/24 sustainability report, outlining the initiatives and projects implemented in the past fiscal year across five key areas: biodiversity, decarbonization, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion. read more

Because after a season interrupted by heavy rainfalls, hail, and floods, this year's harvest benefited from nearly perfect weather during the critical summer ripening period, resulting in an excellent harvest. read more

"The Day of German Asparagus" is a tribute to a culinary icon that connects generations, shapes landscapes, and becomes the main actor on plates and weekly markets during the short harvest season. Hardly any other food combines agricultural tradition, regional... read more

This operation ensures the preservation of the Air Belgium brand, jobs, and expertise of the Belgian teams, while also maintaining a robust air freight network that meets market demands. This step is in line with the strategy. read more

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in India has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing air cargo movement, as reported by RuralVoice. read more

The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group has launched its Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign in Tokyo, to commemorate the enduring trade partnership between Australia and Japan. read more

Grupa Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group wprowadziła swoją inicjatywę Taste the Wonders of Australia do Tokio, celebrując długotrwałe relacje handlowe między Australią a Japonią. read more

The upcoming Winter edition of Produce Plus is our annual Hort Connections Special, distributed at Australia and New Zealand's largest horticulture conference and trade show on June 4-6. read more

Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment. read more

The raspberry beetle, in recent years, has proven to be a very difficult pest to eliminate in strawberry crops. Adult females of the weevil family lay eggs in flower buds, and then cut the stalk. Very often, there is a high intensity of infestation. read more

Mother's Day is one of the busiest and most profitable holidays for florists - but also one of the most operationally intense. As the big weekend approaches, floral professionals are locking in their game plans. Whether you're designing for high-volume delivery or boutique custom orders, read more

We are currently at a key point in the mango campaigns, as the Peruvian season is coming to a close and the West African season is just starting. "Peru should have completed its campaign earlier, but due to logistical issues, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, the manager of Sun7fruits. read more

Anyone looking out from the canteen at bell pepper grower Duijnisveld in De Kwakel on Friday afternoon would have seen clear blue skies and bright sunshine. Ideal weather for solar panels, excellent for plant growth—and perfect conditions for a thermal battery. Inspired by the centuries-old read more

In recent years, climate change has posed new challenges to protected agricultural production as well. In particular, there has been a growing need for technologically advanced tools for greenhouse covering, capable of combating high temperatures without penalizing the crop yields. read more

In the past editions of Red Planet, thanks to the experiences of the taste panels conducted both in-store and in the Tomato Arena, we have understood that judging tomatoes can be quite complicated for the taster, and often conflicting results emerge on the same product. read more

The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

W tym Wielkanoc, Grupa Costa miała awokado z wyrytymi laserowo postaciami wielkanocnymi na ich skórce. Próba, która odbywała się w 20 wybranych sklepach Woolworths w Victorii, jest częścią szerszego zaangażowania Costy w zrównoważony rozwój i zaangażowanie konsumentów. We współpracy z "The Packaging Hippie" Giladem. read more

Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more