Managing the shelf-life of broccoli is always a challenge: between weight loss, browning, and unpleasant odors, the risk of having a product on the shelves that does not meet consumer expectations is high. The preservation of broccoli is linked to the characteristics of the product but is often a difficult task. read more

In September, the Schmitz-Hübsch fruit-growing business from Bornheim-Merten (North Rhine-Westphalia) became the first fruit grower in Germany to be sustainably certified with the Fair'n Green seal. Schmitz-Hübsch is the oldest German fruit-growing business with plantation cultivation and is currently the only one in the country to have received this certification. read more

Today, Thursday, December 5, is World Soil Day, dedicated this year to the theme "Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage." The focus is therefore on the importance of collecting accurate information and data to support sustainable soil management. read more

British greenhouse growers are urging the government to support UK businesses to stay afloat and ensure that domestically grown salad crops continue to be available on British shelves. read more

Wilco van den Berg comments on LinkedIn that France's main import period for cherries and strawberries does not fall in the winter anyway, citing Eurostat: According to Eurostat, France imported 8,000 tons of cherries throughout the year 2023, with 85% of that occurring between May and July. read more

Trends shaping the market for dried fruit snacks include consumer prioritization of health and wellness, innovation in dried fruit snacks with new unique flavor profiles, the increase in vegan and plant-based diets, and the rising demand for. read more

On January 23, 2025, it's that time again. The diverse program will focus in the morning on the current work of the Federal Specialist Group for Fruit Growing as well as the Asian hornet, which is spreading in northern Bavaria. Just before lunch, the members' meeting takes place. read more

Through measures such as optimizing cooling water, it was possible to significantly reduce water consumption (-28% compared to the previous year). In the energy sector, on the other hand, the photovoltaic systems were expanded to a capacity of 1,777 kWp. The combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were reduced by over 3,000 tons. read more

According to the data presented, 20 hectares of land are sealed in Italy every day, which corresponds to a total area of 72.5 km². The land affected is mainly agriculturally usable soil lost to buildings, roads, or logistics facilities. The economic consequences of this are... read more

Niderland's largest fruit grower cooperative, Fruitmasters, has introduced Sonrosa, a new brand identity for what they describe as a "hybrid strawberry of the future". read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that its new Organic Raingrown Avocado will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that their new Organic rain-grown avocados will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

Scales Corp, New Zealand's largest apple exporter, anticipates reaching an underlying net profit ranging between NZ$30 million (€16.7 million) and NZ$35 million (€19.5 million) in 2024. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has stated that the total cost resulting from the "significant rodent infestation" that occurred in April on board the Crown Garnet, a ship transporting its first new-season SunGold fruit from New Zealand to Europe, is anticipated to average NZ$0.23 (€0.13) per tray. read more

Only 16% of Austria's land area is suitable for food production, which is 50% less than in Germany with 32%. Therefore, we must be aware that every geopolitical crisis and every disruption of supply chains, as demonstrated by the blockade of the Suez Canal, poses a threat. read more

Rząd stanowy Zachodniej Australii przedstawił swoje nowe centrum reagowania na zagrożenia biologiczne o wartości 97,3 mln dolarów australijskich, nowoczesną siedzibę dla kluczowych operacji bioasekuracji w Australii Zachodniej. read more

The association states that the particularly the weather conditions in spring and during the harvest are to blame for this correction. When looking at individual varieties, only Golden Delicious and Jonagold have developed better than expected. The French crop this year read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service predicts that orange production in Costa Rica will bounce back from the previous season's decline caused by El Niño, with a projected increase of around 11 percent to 250,000 tonnes in 2024/25. read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

Jeden nowy i jeden powracający dyrektor dołączyli do zarządu Hort Innovation w środku roku rekordowych inwestycji dla korporacji badawczo-rozwojowej (RDC) należącej do producentów rolnych w australijskim ogrodnictwie. read more