The first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes were grown by Wim Vertommen and his sons Ferre and Brecht (Den Overkant in Sint-Katelijne-Waver) and purchased by Frans Michiels & Sons (from Sint-Katelijne-Waver). The family business has been specializing in the cultivation of this tomato since 2011. read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has repeatedly called on the EU Commission to make EU aid for frost damage available to German fruit and wine growers. read more

With 253 tons sold, Gala was the top-selling variety in February 2025. In second place is Topaz with 113 tons, followed by Jonagold with a decrease of 47 tons. The inventory of premium apple varieties was reduced by 100 tons. The total inventory by the end of February amounts to. read more

Agrovision has appointed Jim Trahanas as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will lead the company's technology strategy expansion by leveraging data, computer vision, autonomy, and predictive analytics to enhance the consumer experience, improve predictability, and boost growth. read more

"For direct marketing, the first plots have been ordered. This is good, about a week earlier than usual. Now we have to see how the weather continues to develop and then gradually plant more of our delicious tubers in the ground," explains Joachim Hasberg. read more

The inventory reduction is 1,059 tons above the five-year average of 7,401 tons, according to Swisscofel and the Swiss Fruit Association. read more

The CEO of Viveros California, Antonio Infante, stated: "VICA Alegría® adapts to different climatic conditions and planting times, allowing producers to optimize production cycles and tailor them to the needs of their customers. This ensures them" read more

Indie zmniejszyło przepisy dotyczące importu hiszpańskich owoców cytrusowych. Zgodnie z nowym protokołem, przesyłki pomarańczy będą mogły być poddane obróbce chłodniczej podczas transportu, a nie jak dotychczas przed wylotem. read more

Consumers in the UK believe that retailers and brands are not making sufficient efforts to reduce the use of plastic packaging, as revealed by research conducted by Aquapak, a company specializing in the development and production of sustainable packaging materials. read more

Les Domaines Agricoles has sent its first container of Moroccan Nadorcott mandarins to Japan after Morocco's successful entry into the Japanese market earlier this year. read more

DP World has achieved a milestone by moving the 100,000th container by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its Modal Shift Programme trial, which has won awards and helped reduce carbon emissions. read more

President Trump's plans to impose additional tariffs on agricultural imports on Monday are expected to lead to a more than 30% decrease in Mexican fruit and vegetable exports to the US, according to analysis conducted by the Grupo Consultor de Mercados Agrícolas (GCMA). read more

Viveros California has announced that its Vica Alegría raspberry variety is now available to all producers who wish to grow it. read more

Consumers in the US will have to pay more for products, including avocados, as the country has imposed a 25 percent import tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 20 percent duty on those from China. read more

And although a decreased price level diminishes the value growth to plus five percent, this still falls slightly disproportionately to the overall market. read more

Kiedy przemysł jabłek w stanie Waszyngton ogłosił prognozę produkcji na sezon 2024/25 w sierpniu, przewidując plon trochę ponad 124 miliony kartonów (18kg), urosło to na uldzenie dla producentów.

When the Washington apple industry issued its 2024/25 pre-season production forecast in August predicting a crop of just over 124 million cartons (18kg), it was a relief to growers. read more

High demand for T&G Global’s premium Envy and Jazz branded apples, along with increased pricing in global markets, have aided T&G in gaining momentum in its recovery from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, as stated in the company's 2024 annual report. read more

Kiwi Crunch is expected to see a significant increase in the volume of Piqa Red Pear this season, with a projected growth of 26% in 2025 based on current harvest data. read more