The UK discount supermarket Aldi is converting over 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. read more

From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year. read more

The goal of the Yelloway Initiative is to develop banana varieties that are resistant to the diseases threatening the global banana supply, while maintaining the familiar appearance, texture, and shelf life of the beloved Cavendish banana. Yelloway One is the... read more

At the German wholesale markets, Dutch Brussels sprouts are currently supplementing the offering from German production. In the current 39th week, German Brussels sprouts are priced at an average of 2.05 euros/kg at the wholesale markets, which is only slightly below the previous year's level by 2%. read more

Fruitnet Media International has partnered with the data science company Agtools to offer enhanced insights and market intelligence to the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Waitrose's orchards and vineyards at the Leckford Estate in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to achieve Regenified certification, a globally recognized leader in verifying regenerative agriculture practices. read more

The Italian multinational Gruppo Orsero announces that it is actively working on multiple initiatives to address food waste in its fresh produce supply chains. read more

The production technology specialist AgroFresh has announced that its newly released product, Harvista Mix, provides a convenient alternative for US growers of apples, pears, blueberries, and cherries to apply the Harvista plant growth regulator without requiring specialized equipment. read more

The last week of September is marked by a drop in prices of industrial apples. Unfortunately, this is a exact replay of the scenario that has been played out so many times before. How much were the prices of the industry sector managed to cut this time? read more

These agreements guarantee significant improvements for the employees while also ensuring the long-term stability and sustainability of the company. The agreements, which run from 2024 to 2027, were achieved through direct negotiations involving the social. read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help to further improve these models: A research team led by Prof. Veronika Eyring from the DLR and the University of Bremen has developed an approach to integrate AI into Earth system models, considering two perspectives for the future. read more

Before the official festival program began - where also 60 years of Rijk Zwaan in Germany were celebrated - visitors could tour the test fields with, among others, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and carrots, and also learn about white romanesco, pepper, and cucumber varieties. read more

The prices of celery in the Polish wholesale market were falling throughout August, and the first half of September continued this trend. However, it now seems that the situation has changed. How are the prices of washed celery currently shaping up? read more

Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica have announced the date for the Summit in Chile, a new single-day business meet-up held at Hotel Olá Santiago on October 22, 2024. read more

The Apple brand Kissabel announced that it will focus on young consumers who have a passion for new and exciting products, as sales of its Northern Hemisphere crop begin in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the US. read more

Bayer returns to Fruit Attraction with a focus on Regenerative Agriculture. It is a line they continue to work on and that constitutes the cornerstone of their

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The wait is over for fans of innovative and surprising fruit products: Kissabel® apples from the Northern Hemisphere are back on the market. The commercial season for the range of colored-flesh apples - from pink to deep red - began in the United States in September. read more

The 73rd edition of Flormart, Green Italy International Exhibition of Horticulture, has started in Italy on Wednesday. The three-day trade fair in the northern city of Padova has brought together nurserymen, horticultural and floricultural producers, landscapers, and architects to exchange ideas. read more

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This week in Ukraine, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted another increase in potato prices. It is worth mentioning that the recent rise in prices for one of the main consumer products was observed on the domestic market from the end of July to the first decade of August. read more