The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual. read more

The focus was on the labor- and time-intensive production conditions in fruit growing, the dedication of the people behind successful businesses, and the diversity of German fruit cultivation. The goal was to provide employees of the authorities with a practical insight into the challenges of the sector. read more

SanLucar has harvested its first crop of blueberries grown at its La Masía farm near Valencia. Two years since the company embarked on the project to produce blueberries in the region, it said the first batches were now on sale in local supermarkets. read more

The fresh produce currently mostly comes from protected cultivation, such as greenhouses and plastic tunnels. According to experts from the LWK (Agricultural Chamber) specializing in berry fruits, a normal strawberry season with good quality is expected. In the main cultivation area in Lower Saxony, read more

The Royal company, based in Seville, is announcing a successful beginning to its stone fruit season. They started the 2025 harvest with early peaches and nectarines in April. The harvesting of their red-fleshed nectarine variety, Royal Sanguine, will begin soon, along with their Metis and Pluot hybrids. read more

Producers in eastern Spain are evaluating the consequences of the severe storms that have hit the region in the past week. read more

Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week. read more

Golden Bay Fruit (GBF) has introduced a modern twist on a traditional concept by unveiling a selection of cold-pressed juices packaged in a box format. read more