By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach a volume of 5.8 million tons and a total value of 6.3 billion US dollars. Overall, there will be an upward trend in consumption in the EU over the next ten years. In 2024, banana consumption in the read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with The Nunes Company through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, to broaden the distribution of Broccolini. read more

The Fresh Seminar "Organic Imports of Fruits and Vegetables - More Security in Dealing with Bureaucratic Requirements" on March 20, 2025 provides an overview of the legally required import procedures for organic products. Participants will receive background information on the. read more

The weeks-long cool weather in the Mediterranean region has greatly affected the raspberry season. Especially the low night temperatures repeatedly delayed ripening, causing the supply to be scarcer than in other years. As a result, the demand from producers increased. read more

The United States' intention to apply additional charges on ships operated by Chinese companies or constructed in China that visit American ports as a way to challenge China's influence in the maritime industry is expected to have significant impacts on global shipping, as outlined by a leading global shipping company. read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the plant protection product containing the active ingredient cyantraniliprole is allowed to be used in apple cultivation for the control of the apple blossom weevil beyond the current authorization. The emergency authorization for Minecto One applies for the period. read more

Among the prey consumed were a wide range of bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies, moths, and spiders. Although the European honeybee was the most common bee species found in hornets - it was present in all the nests examined and in almost all of them. read more

Based on two fruit fly species, researchers have discovered that even small differences in gene regulation can influence the development of eyes. This was the same gene, whose activation timing significantly affects eye size and therefore vision. read more

In addition, Dachser supports food banks in building efficient logistics structures. As the third pillar of the cooperation, Dachser helps the food bank state associations expand their networks and collaboration with food manufacturers in order to rescue even more food. read more

Bananas are an important export crop worth 11 billion US dollars annually and crucial for the economies of many countries. However, in just over half a century, 60% of the regions currently growing bananas will no longer be able to. read more