The table grape growing season has been progressing exceptionally well for growers in Corinth, one of Greece's most important regions for this crop. According to Mr. Markos Leggas, president of the local Pegasus Agrifood Coop, "Until mid-June, the grapevines have been developing sufficiently. read more

In 2024, Spain imported 101 million kilograms of peppers from Morocco, which is 199.9% more than in 2015, according to calculations by the trade website Hortoinfo based on ICEX Estacom data. Overall, the country imported 109.47 million kilograms of peppers, with 92.36% of them coming from Morocco. read more

An apple mousse with apple chunks. An innovative and versatile product, ideal both as a high-quality base and as an ingredient for further transformations in the food and beverage industry. It is one of the latest proposals by Vog Products for the foodservice sector. read more

Robots rather than human harvest workers: this is how the Karlsruhe-based start-up PREFIRO envisions the future of asparagus fields in the state. The prototype of the innovative harvesting method – a box on four small wheels – is currently being used on the asparagus field of farmer Thomas Meier. read more

Are you planning to travel home after the GreenTech event tomorrow? Please be aware that there is another train strike scheduled in parts of the Netherlands. On Friday, June 13, there will be no NS trains running in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel, Flevoland, and part of Gelderland. read more

"In the last six months, banana production has seen a decrease of 40-45%, impacting all cooperatives and exporters. This is primarily attributed to inadequate water management in the Chira Valley region, which is historically a key area for Peruvian exports. Water was prioritized for rice farmers, leading to a shortage for banana producers." read more

The last garlic season in Chile, which typically runs from the end of October to mid-February, concluded with positive outcomes. The 2024-2025 season surpassed expectations in terms of both yield and prices. "Production and prices were favorable, seeing a 20% increase compared to the previous season. The weather played a crucial role. We read more

A significant portion of this development is attributed to the increase in fresh fruit exports, particularly apples and kiwis. They have achieved an export growth of +21.7% in quantity and +23.8% in value. Positive signals have also been observed for tubers, vegetables, and legumes. read more