As reported in Perfil, the combination of a stagnating US dollar, declining consumption, oversupply, rising costs, high taxes, and a decrease in exports of fruits such as apples and pears has led to a crisis for fruit producers. read more

Fire blight, also known as pear fire blight, is a bacterial infection that affects apple and pear trees, as well as some host plants like hawthorn. It is characterized by brown-black discoloration, wilting, and shriveling of flowers, leaves, and branches. "Since the first observations..." read more

The branded apple Cosmic Crisp has made a comeback in European markets, supported by a range of special events and communications aimed at persuading young and urban consumers to savor it "under any sky, from sunrise to sunset." read more

In products from Germany, only 1% of the samples tested were found to exceed the legal maximum residue levels. This means that domestic production performs significantly better than imports from non-EU countries, where the rate was 8.5%. read more

The seminar "Understanding and Implementing HACCP" taking place on February 11, 2025, from 10 am to approximately 12 pm, is aimed at employees in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale trade. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and guidelines. read more