In view of the seriousness of the situation, ProHass has proposed to conduct a nationwide mapping of the orchards, soils, and fruits in the cultivation areas in 2025, as it is not clear which areas and how many producers are affected by the cadmium content in the fruits. read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the court justified its decision by stating that, based on "consideration of current data and information," the conditions for the approval of the... read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, SoilGuard 0.5 GR (active ingredient Tefluthrin) may be used beyond the existing approval for the control of quick beetles (wireworms) in the larval stage on potatoes in open fields from March 1 to June 28, 2025. read more

In the online event, both the legally binding relationships are explained in a clear and understandable way, as well as the legal requirements for the fruit and vegetable industry are presented. Among other things, the differences between national and European legislation will be discussed. read more

Only a limited amount of pineapples is currently available. Production is suffering due to the warm and humid weather, especially in Costa Rica. The market situation for mangoes is similar. In Peru, the season is currently coming to an end (week 8). The harvest was affected by a lack of water. read more

A five-member Indian delegation has traveled to New Zealand as part of a strategy to promote the growth of the Indian kiwifruit industry. read more

The industry association Berries Australia has recently announced that new data shows berries had the highest production value of any fruit in Australia in the 2023/24 fiscal year (12 months ending on June 30, 2024). read more

Vietnam's durian exports have dropped by 80 per cent to 3,500 tonnes in the first half of February 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The decrease in volume reported by Asia News Network (ANN) has caused Vietnam's export revenue to fall by 11.3 per cent. read more

Dla hodowcy warzyw, Willi Sippela z Knoblauchsland w Norymberdze, por i seler należą do najważniejszych upraw na zewnątrz. "Nie sprzedaję mojego selera na wagę, ale jako luźny produkt z zielenią. Zaczynamy zbieranie pod koniec czerwca i dostarczamy naszym klientom detalicznym seler". read more

Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel... read more

The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies as investors analyzed President Trump's latest tariff announcements. At the same time, the yen strengthened, hitting an 11-week high against the dollar, fueled by growing anticipation of additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). read more

One of the flagship products of Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, is undoubtedly Romanesco broccoli. Produced from September until late spring, this vegetable represents an excellence cultivated in the Lazio region and, today, also in other areas of Italy. read more

W Q-cape sezon na południowoafrykańskie dynie właśnie się rozpoczął. Firma uprawia ekologiczne dynie i bataty w RPA specjalnie na rynek europejski. "Zaletą jest to, że w RPA mamy odwrotny sezon wzrostu, co pozwala nam uzupełnić sezon europejski. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

A Sunday lunch turning into a nightmare. Maria Grazia Ragusa, a resident of Budoia, in the province of Pordenone, experienced a truly horrifying event when, on February 16th, she found the head of a dead mouse in a package of frozen spinach she was preparing. read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations, COAG, in Almería, warns about the dramatic price crisis of zucchini and

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Australian horticulture has reached record production values, exceeding $17 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year. According to Hort Innovation's annual statistics handbook, this marks a 4.3% increase from the previous year, with exports playing a significant role. read more

Afrucat, Business Association of Fruit from Catalonia, presented today the latest observations from the Infolineal

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Since February, the European website of the Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. It is a virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. A disruptive website for the apple category. read more