Global produce platform Frutura has acquired Montana Fruits, a family-run packer/shipper/marketer of Colombian avocados. read more

Rijk Zwaan has announced that Austrian consumers can now enjoy organically grown Tatayoyo snack peppers year-round. read more

New Zealand's apple and pear earnings have continued to rebound from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, reaching over NZ$1 billion (€525.4 million) for the first time in 2024, as reported by new data released today. read more

Albert Bartlett has marked its partnership with the upcoming Minecraft movie by pulling an April Fool's prank involving square potatoes. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has launched its latest consumer advertising program as it gears up to promote sales of a crop estimated to be around 170,000 tonnes this season. read more

Rising household bills are causing supermarkets to introduce more promotions. read more

Foodiverse and Taylor Farms have acquired two German ready-to-eat salad manufacturing plants from Bonduelle. In this deal, Foodiverse will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the combined businesses. read more

This would represent an increase of 669.23%, as reported by reefertrends, citing estimates from the Unit for Rural Agricultural Planning (UPRA). This growth is based on the potential for new cultivation areas in Antioquia, Cauca, the coffee region, Nariño, and other regions. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVL, new toxicological reference values (ADI/ARfD) for Acetamiprid have been recognized. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had identified health risks for 38 of the currently applicable maximum residue levels. read more

Colombia's Equilibria has successfully completed the first-ever shipment of South American-grown Persian limes to the Port of Tampa. This delivery was a significant milestone in the launch of a new direct maritime route from Cartagena to Tampa, representing a major advancement for Colombia's agriculture industry. read more

Compared to the same month of the previous year, February 2024, the revenue increased by 3.3% in real terms and 5.7% in nominal terms. This information comes from the preliminary results of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). read more

Minister of Food Security Daniel Zeicher is making his initial appearance before the Efra Select Committee to answer questions from Members of Parliament regarding their inquiries into the future of farming, fairness in the food supply chain, and fisheries and the marine environment. read more

This will allow the company to expand its range of high-performance and sustainable packaging solutions, as well as its production capacities and innovation capabilities. read more

According to the current nutrition study by the Robert Bosch Foundation and the organization More in Common, citizens desire a policy that promotes healthy, local, and affordable food - without regulations or bans. At the same time, they demand more participation in shaping it. read more

The Flemish Bee Institute (VBI) conducted a brief survey to provide an immediate insight into the percentage of honey bee colony losses during the past winter, broken down by region (province/municipality). There is also a more comprehensive survey conducted by the international organization. read more

The institution under the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) stated that this result was achieved thanks to the joint efforts of the public and private sectors. read more

Blueberries recorded an increase in price of 27.9% to an average of 13.14 euros per kilogram. Similarly, mandarins became 27.5% more expensive for consumers at 3.15 euros per kilogram compared to the previous year. In contrast, the prices for table pears decreased by 9.1% to 2.60 euros per kilogram. read more

Przemysł durianowy Indonezji zbliża się do uzyskania dostępu do lukratywnego rynku chińskiego, gdy chińscy urzędnicy przeprowadzili audyty w marcu jako część procesu wdrożenia protokołu. read more

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that its surveillance efforts for Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) will resume on April 7, 2025, under the newly named ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) program. read more

Five talents and an apple with an extraordinary taste are ready to tell consumers "Yes You Kanzi®!". Throughout the month of March, the collaboration between Kanzi® and Buddyfit, the first application that makes physical and mental well-being accessible to everyone, has provided tens of thousands of. read more