Chile's Catholic University of Temuco (UCT) has created a cutting-edge manual harvesting tool for blueberries that it says can enhance productivity and enhance working conditions for harvesters. read more

According to Fruitnet, a significant wildfire in the Attica region, north of Athens, has destroyed thousands of hectares of land and had a negative impact on local vegetable production. read more

Worldwide Fruit has outlined its recent advancements and future goals in its latest sustainability report. read more

The complete life cycle of an EPAL pallet is shown - from production through use to repair and reuse, clarifying its claim of Reusable = Added Value. The display illustrates how EPAL pallets contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and waste. read more

reefertrends reported this, citing a report from the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. According to the report, a total of 2,077,386 tons of citrus fruits accounted for a large portion of these exports. Fresh potatoes followed closely behind with 957,481 tons. read more

In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the. read more

Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for blueberries and watermelons. In the 33rd week, the average price for a kilogram of blueberries was 10.17 euros. This represents an increase of 28.2% compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (7.03 euros/kg). read more

The so-called mycelium, which is the entire underground network of hyphae of a fungus, is, according to the Green Media House (GMH), much larger than the aboveground fruiting bodies. "For the fungus, the fruiting bodies are - according to current knowledge - more of a means to an end: they serve as." read more

If the self-sufficiency rate was always above 90% from 2000 to 2009, it has fallen below 90% 8 times in the past ten years. "These numbers are alarming. In Austria, regional production is increasingly at risk. Due to active ingredient losses, there is hardly any read more

Climate extremes have always existed, but their frequency has noticeably increased due to climate change. "The Alte Land, with its moderate climate, however, has a real location advantage," says Schliecker gratefully. read more

Ten years ago this month, the Russian Federation imposed an embargo on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, cutting off Spain's largest export market outside of the EU. read more

The first two expansion steps, as reported by the Wimex Group, will include solar modules with an installed capacity of 102 megawatts, equivalent to the combined performance of around 10,000 average PV systems on single-family homes. Expansion stage one with 75 MWp is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. read more

This month marks ten years since the Russian Federation imposed a veto on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, closing off Spain's biggest export market outside of the EU. read more

The availability of native cauliflowers, especially those of better quality and appearance, remains limited on the Polish market. As a result, are wholesale prices for these vegetables also maintaining record levels? read more

So far, the 2011 harvest year has been the worst performer with 52 tons per hectare. Just like with the cherries, a short but intense frost period at the end of April caused yield losses of over 80% of the apple harvest. Currently, it is estimated that around 3,200 tons of apples will be harvested. A year ago read more

The first Konferencja pears from domestic orchards have already reached the market. It is a very early start to the harvest, but in this season, it is not surprising. What are the wholesale prices of the first batches of Konferencja pears? At what prices are other pear varieties being offered? read more

The plum season in Poland is gaining scale and pace. New varieties are entering the market. Additionally, there is still an influx of imports into the country. Despite the high prices of domestic plums, at least for now, they are resisting the pressure of discounts. How are plum prices shaping up in the wholesale market right now? read more

Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new processes designed to address wage disparities among plantation workers. Following a successful trial in Lidl Germany, the mechanism is due to be introduced in the UK. read more

"SumUp reports that as more people seek enjoyable outdoor activities this summer, it appears to be the year of flowers. In the UK, searches for 'flower picking' have surged by 189% in the last week and 318% in the past quarter. According to the company, the latest TikTok trend involves visiting flower fields." read more

Sezon awokado w Meksyku trwa przez cały rok, z okresem przejściowym w lipcu, gdy owoce późne są zbierane w górach, a nowe owoce zaczynają pojawiać się w obszarach o niskiej wysokości. W tym roku Alfredo Rodriguez Sr., prezes i dyrektor generalny Villita Avocados, przyznaje, że przejście to przebiega wolno i read more