The UK berry supply chains have become more coordinated in the past few seasons due to the increasing occurrence of fruit shortages, leading to a decrease in competitiveness in some aspects. read more

"This addresses an important demand from the 'Future Horticulture Action Package', which was submitted to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture at the beginning of the year," emphasizes BfG Managing Director Laura Lafuente. read more

In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is planning to propose to its member growers in New Zealand next month to vote on plans to expand kiwifruit cultivation by an additional 2,500 hectares in Italy, France, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. read more

The parties involved want to promote the distribution and consumption of fresh and diverse foods for people for whom this is not a given. On the one hand, by increasing the supply and encouraging as many companies as possible to join in order to... read more

SeaPort Manatee, a significant deepwater port for importing fresh fruit and juice into the US state of Florida, had to shut down on the evening of Thursday, October 10th, following the passage of Hurricane Milton through the area. read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

The California-based company West Pak Avocado has announced that it will debut its AVO360 program at the Global Floral and Produce Show in Atlanta on October 17-19. read more

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva used visits by various government representatives to its stand at this week’s Fruit Attraction to share concerns ahead of the new production season. read more

A new seedless mandarin developed by the Citrus Genetic Improvement Programme at the Catholic University of Chile will be commercially launched next year. read more

These were 1,920 tons, or 36% less than the previous year. Hessian agriculture thus produced 3% of all German edible pumpkins. In 2023, 129 agricultural farms in Hesse cultivated Hokkaido, butternut, and other edible pumpkins on 217 hectares. The cultivated area thus increased. read more

According to their own statements, the company is taking another step towards a more sustainable supply chain. The Hyundai brand hydrogen truck will be operated in two shifts and is expected to cover an annual mileage of over 80,000 km. The truck's range is... read more

Thanks to sufficient rain and sunny periods, apple farms were able to harvest large, high-quality fruits. Local fruit remains in high demand, and consumers are delighted by the taste variety of the different apple varieties, as reported by cultivation farms in Bavaria. read more

The demand for pears for processing is high. Maybe not as high as it is for apples, but it is still at a good level. And how are industrial pear prices shaping up, and can we expect them to rise? read more

Following the August collapse, the prices of green beans in the Polish wholesale market remained relatively low. And with the low prices, the 2024 trading season for this vegetable comes to an end. read more

Grace Fulford, a quality and compliance manager at T&G Global, was awarded the title of 2024 New Zealand Young Grower of the Year at a ceremony on October 10th. read more

Victorian fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. read more

Według najnowszego Indeksu Wybranych Cen (SPI) opublikowanego przez Statistics New Zealand, ceny żywności wzrosły o 1,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, z miesięcznym wzrostem o 0,5%. SPI, który stanowi około 45% kwartalnego Indeksu Cen Konsumpcyjnych, wykazuje zróżnicowane trendy wewnątrz. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is advising farm goods importers to consider sourcing ginger from Indonesia or Vietnam as an alternative to the costly imports from China. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. highlighted the need for cheaper sources to meet the... read more