The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

Copeland has announced the release of its new Go real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for shipping products within the cold chain. read more

Since its establishment in 2023 as a corporate venture of Nagel-Group, Leafr has established emission-free delivery of chilled goods in Hamburg, according to Nagel-Group. read more

The technical manager of Tesco, fruit and melon expert James Cackett, has been working with seed companies for 18 years to find new and rare varieties that customers can enjoy. read more

The supply of domestic bell peppers has increased in recent weeks. The change was significant enough to have a clear impact on wholesale prices of this vegetable. How are those prices currently shaping up and how do they compare to previous years? In other words, is bell pepper still expensive? read more

The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage. read more

The increase in sales, as reported by freshfruitportal, is attributed to the growing number of health-conscious consumers and the expanding middle class who are becoming aware of the value of healthy foods and their health benefits. read more

The raspberry market in Poland has definitively entered the phase of repeat varieties. The supply of autumn raspberries has been increasing recently, leading to a strengthening pressure for a decrease in prices of these fruits on the wholesale fresh fruit market. How effective has this pressure been? What are the current prices of dessert raspberries in large wholesale quantities? read more

The Agricultural Technology Center Augustenberg (LTZ) requests increased attention to disease symptoms such as wilting and brown or black discolored leaves, as well as curved shoot tips in orchards, traditional orchards, or home gardens. Fire blight is caused by the bacterium Erwinia. read more

The results were achieved through higher profitability in the Ocean segment, solid growth in the Logistics & Services segment, and outstanding performance in the Terminals segment. Despite the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and a consistently strong market demand, Maersk has... read more

"Since 2005, the district association of fruit and gardening clubs in the district of Reutlingen (KOV) has been working to preserve the legacy of Eduard Lucas. This work aims to bring both the Eduard Lucas House and traditional orchard cultivation to the forefront in Reutlingen and the surrounding region." read more

With mostly average to good hectare yields and many marketable stocks available throughout the country, there is currently a large supply on the market, allowing marketers to literally draw from a full well, as reported by the Press and Information Service for Agriculture. read more

Potato producers are concerned about the current situation on the market, and they are lowering the selling prices of these vegetables. While it is true that the current supply of potatoes in the wholesale market in Poland has recently increased, is it really necessary to sell potatoes for pennies? read more

This year, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is starting the domestic apple harvest particularly early. Due to the very good fruit set and the challenging weather conditions experienced so far this season, Pfalzmarkt growers - who specialize in apple and fruit cultivation - are expecting a good apple harvest. read more

With a stand at the central market hall and an expanding delivery service for restaurants, hotels, and various communal catering services, Lindner is one of the key players in Frankfurt's fresh produce market. Despite the perceived decrease in purchasing power and occasional price fluctuations, the company continues to thrive. read more

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reported their second quarter results today. In Q2, the Group's net sales were €22.3 billion, up 0.7% at constant exchange rates and up 1.2% at actual exchange rates. Q2 comparable sales... read more

RaboResearch's recent survey of over 20 mid-sized food producers in the Netherlands shows a strong interest in robotization within the sector. This interest is motivated by changing market conditions, including decreasing robot costs and rising labor costs. The findings suggest that companies in the food industry are increasingly considering adopting robots to improve efficiency and reduce costs. read more

Copeland has introduced its new GO real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for monitoring shipments in the cold chain. This cutting-edge alkaline device utilizes Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular technology to provide customers with real-time data when shipping valuable products. GO real-time 4G/5G-NA trackers are equipped with various features to ensure efficient tracking and monitoring. read more