The new EU Packaging Act (PPWR), which came into effect in February 2025, could force fundamental changes in the packaging of export goods – and thus determine whether South African fruits will continue to reach European trading shelves in the future. read more

The total potato cultivation area amounts to 164,000 hectares. The cultivation of seed potatoes expanded by 5%, while that of processing potatoes increased by 1.9%. As a result, the proportion of table potatoes in the total cultivation is tending to increase, while the proportion of those intended for... read more

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

This resulted in an increase of 23.7% in the number of installations compared to the previous year, while the installed capacity increased by 21.9% during the same period. In March 2024, there were approximately 3.4 million photovoltaic systems with a total nominal capacity of around 80,700 megawatts. read more

The organization closed the year with a net profit of 22.1 million euros, which is 5.7% more than the previous year. The cooperative thus enabled its members to receive a profit distribution for the fifth consecutive time, the company announced. In total, more than read more

According to the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, after an initial harvest estimate, a harvest quantity of 1,400 tons is expected for sweet cherries. This would not only be 39.8% more than in 2024 but also the highest harvest quantity in the past ten years. read more

Del Monte (Germany) GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a globally leading, vertically integrated producer and marketer of high-quality, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. read more