The new Eden Gold™ pear variety is thriving in orchards in major growing countries worldwide. At the same time, consumers in key European markets are increasingly enjoying this fruit. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, states, "Eden Gold pears..." read more

Kiwi producers in Farroupilha, Brazil, are about to start the harvest season. The official event to kick off the kiwi harvest is scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Bohn family's property in the countryside of the city. The local government is expecting a fruitful harvest. read more

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), with biological solutions as a key success factor, combines various strategies to enhance the value of crops. By implementing an IPM approach, farmers can establish a conducive environment for plant growth while simultaneously creating conditions that are highly detrimental to pests and diseases. read more

The majority of South African growers and exporters are now well acquainted with the delays at the Cape Town port during the peak of the summer season for exporting deciduous fruits. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will take place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of presentations, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of field tours. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

Syngenta is strengthening its position in developing state-of-the-art biological technology solutions for agriculture by significantly expanding its research and development capacity in this area. read more

Since leaving the EU, the UK has been concentrating on developing its own trade policies and agreements autonomously, with the aim of improving its global trading position. These efforts are part of a wider strategy to strengthen the UK's economic resilience and global influence. read more

The growth conditions in the Mediterranean region have significantly improved. Both Spain, Morocco, and Italy are ready to export increasing quantities of fresh produce. Considering the weather forecast, there is also expected to be sufficient market supply in the coming week. read more

Where does the carrot come from? How much water does a plant need to grow? Children can explore such and many other questions themselves thanks to the Vegetable Academy. As part of the educational program, children sow, plant, and harvest their vegetables in their own school garden. Through this, they learn about. read more

Kenyan avocado producer Enzispring is a newcomer to the European market, having started exporting to the continent in 2023. Headquartered in Nairobi, the company runs farms in the Mount Kenya region. Managing director Alice Okello expects an increase in export volumes in the near future. read more

The pilot shop is located in the public arrival area of Terminal 1 on Level 1 in Section B and can be used by both visitors and travelers as well as staff. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Anne Saris led a session on the Port of Rotterdam and the new Rotterdam Food Hub. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports grew by 2.95 percent year-on-year in January to 33.36 million boxes, according to the latest data from Acorbanec. read more

The most significant vegetable crop in the state of Brandenburg is asparagus. It was planted on nearly 70% of the cultivation area. Asparagus was harvested on an area of 3,500 hectares, which is only slightly less than in 2023. With 20,200 tons harvested, 2,000 tons less asparagus was harvested compared to the previous year. read more

On February 26, the EU Commission presented the so-called "Omnibus Package" to simplify the European Supply Chain Act, the Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Taxonomy Regulation, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. It has already announced further developments. read more

Since 2016, the area of open-field vegetable cultivation in Thuringia has been declining for the eighth consecutive year, decreasing by 42% during this period. The three most important vegetable types in Thuringia are asparagus (standing in yield), table onions, and white cabbage. read more

The Irish roadside hospitality brand Applegreen will open 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with the retailer. read more

In 2021, 4.3 million tons more vegetables were harvested. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, the total cultivation area for vegetables increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year to 126,800 hectares. The cultivation area in 2024 was thus 2.9% above the long-term average (2012). read more

The Pijnacker Innovation Center has a state-of-the-art greenhouse where around 300 varieties of tomatoes are grown, including those with advanced hybrid lighting systems (90 mmol HPS and 120 mmol LED). The greenhouse is designed to be more efficient than a traditional one. read more