With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - particularly the growing areas around Pisticci and Metapontum (Province of Matera) - is one of the most important production locations. read more

BeeHero, the global leader in data-driven precision pollination, has introduced HeroLink, a solar-powered upgrade to its essential gateway infrastructure. HeroLink collects and transmits sensor data from the field and beehives to the cloud for analysis powered by artificial intelligence. read more

Świeże produkty otrzymają wsparcie w Asda po ogłoszeniu przez supermarket próby inicjatyw związanych z zdrowiem w 10 sklepach.

Fresh produce is set to receive a boost at Asda after the supermarket announced a trial of health-led initiatives across 10 stores. read more

Morrisons has appointed former Lidl director Claire Farrant as its new group marketing director. read more

In 2024, each Belgian bought an average of 36.5 kg of fresh vegetables, a quantity increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The purchase of fresh fruit accounted for nearly 40 kg, which is 1.7% less than a year ago. Due to higher prices, consumers had to dig deeper into their pockets for their purchases. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

PhytoAlert is an initiative from the biosector and was further developed on behalf of the Phytophthora Taskforce by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with co-financing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN), the European Union. read more

The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual. read more

The focus was on the labor- and time-intensive production conditions in fruit growing, the dedication of the people behind successful businesses, and the diversity of German fruit cultivation. The goal was to provide employees of the authorities with a practical insight into the challenges of the sector. read more

SanLucar has harvested its first crop of blueberries grown at its La Masía farm near Valencia. Two years since the company embarked on the project to produce blueberries in the region, it said the first batches were now on sale in local supermarkets. read more

The fresh produce currently mostly comes from protected cultivation, such as greenhouses and plastic tunnels. According to experts from the LWK (Agricultural Chamber) specializing in berry fruits, a normal strawberry season with good quality is expected. In the main cultivation area in Lower Saxony, read more

The Royal company, based in Seville, is announcing a successful beginning to its stone fruit season. They started the 2025 harvest with early peaches and nectarines in April. The harvesting of their red-fleshed nectarine variety, Royal Sanguine, will begin soon, along with their Metis and Pluot hybrids. read more

Producers in eastern Spain are evaluating the consequences of the severe storms that have hit the region in the past week. read more

Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week. read more

Golden Bay Fruit (GBF) has introduced a modern twist on a traditional concept by unveiling a selection of cold-pressed juices packaged in a box format. read more

Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH was a first-time exhibitor at this year's Fruit Logistica. The Dutch parent company has over 100 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing packaging for various applications. They have multiple production and distribution sites and serve well-known customers. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 2025 citrus crop estimate, which was revised to forecast 11.63 million boxes of oranges, 1.3 million boxes of grapefruit, and 400,000 boxes of tangerines and tangelos for the 2024-2025 harvest season. The forecast shows an increase of... read more

Helianthus, a plant symbolizing sunshine, is widely cherished for its ability to bring joy and positivity. In the United States, cut Helianthus (sunflowers) are popular in festive bouquets. Pot-Helianthus, however, occupies a niche market. Jin Wendong from Beijing Gardin Agricultural Science read more

Washington Fruit Growers, a grower and packer of tree fruit from Washington, has announced the completion of its new state-of-the-art cherry packing line. The line is designed to increase production capacity and improve service for its expanding customer base. This investment showcases the company's dedication to... read more