Almost a year after the launch of the "Anti-waste Bag", Lidl Italy's commitment against food waste continues unabated, and now its purchase also becomes an opportunity to do good for the community. These special bags, available in all 750 Lidl stores in Italy, contain, read more

Hungary's cherry industry has experienced an early start to the season, beginning at least 10 days earlier than last year due to warmer spring weather. Despite this, the market demand in the rest of Europe has been strong, and prices have remained reasonable. "The season is progressing smoothly, and we are now entering the late harvest phase with approximately seven to 10 days left." read more

During their March board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for industry research projects scheduled to take place throughout 2024. This funding is in line with MAC's dedication to supporting apple growers in Michigan. Diane Smith, MAC's executive director, elaborated, read more

From the most continental to Mediterranean climates, the availability of blueberries from Molari Berries&Breeding has expanded thanks to collaborations with top partners globally and the establishment of the Naike Blueberry Club. Monia Dall'Ara and Alessandro Gualandi. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 22 was €181 per 100 kg. In Italy, the price was €110 per 100 kg, just €5.00 above the 5-year average. Peach and nectarine production in the EU totaled 3,556,000 tons in 2023, with Spain contributing 1,396,000 tons, and Italy exporting 1,034,000 tons. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has provided an update on this year's European asparagus crop, describing it as a season marked by "changing fortunes". read more

On September 23rd and 24th, such an event is on the agenda. The German Fruit & Vegetable Congress 2024 will open its doors in Düsseldorf. Participants can expect impulses, inspiration, insights, and of course, high-quality networking with decision-makers from all levels of the trade. read more

Fruitnet can reveal that Chiquita Brands International plans to appeal a US federal court decision requiring the company to pay $38.3 million to the families of eight victims of a Colombian paramilitary group. read more

The goal is to consolidate forces, unite synergies, and increase competitiveness in order to solidify Janus as the leading Valencian company in the production of plant-based avocado spread. read more

Meet with the fruit, vegetable, and flower buyers from the Czech retail chain ROHLIK! read more

The system allows for real-time monitoring of the technical condition of vehicles through the use of state-of-the-art technologies. This development marks an important step towards a more efficient and reliable port logistics, according to the University of Bremen. read more

When it comes to consumption, it is said that they have taken the lead worldwide - and as true trendsetters, they have even coined their name. So, kohlrabi is called kohlrabi in English, Bulgarian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and. read more

According to unanimous media reports, the sum is intended to go to the families of eight Colombian men who were killed by the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). The fruit company, according to the court, knowingly financed the paramilitary AUC. read more

Even though the rain and storms of the last few days were not ideal for the cherry harvest, this year the Leithaberger noble cherry is expected to have an average yield - provided that no severe storms affect the harvest. "After last year, read more

Asda and its supplier Stewarts of Tayside are expecting to sell over 5.3 million locally produced strawberries across Scotland ahead of the upcoming Wimbledon fortnight. read more

Desmond Jas from Olympic Fruit is discussing with Chris White how the Netherlands-based specialized importer of table grapes and citrus fruits is changing its business strategy. read more

As of now, fruit tree owners can register their trees and bushes for the harvest project at the Center for Nutrition and Household Management of Lower Saxony (ZEHN) and share their excess fruit with others, ZEHN announced. read more

The small town of Vignola is known beyond national borders for its cherries. However, recent rainfall has partially blocked access to properties, and there is a risk of early varieties cracking due to excessive water. read more

Zespri has announced the first three pilots from its innovation fund, Zag. These pilots will focus on the color of RubyRed kiwifruit, the tracking of kiwifruit bins, and the use of biochar on kiwifruit orchards. read more

Zespri has announced the first three pilots from its innovation fund, Zag. These pilots will focus on the color of RubyRed kiwifruit, tracking kiwifruit bins, and utilizing biochar on kiwifruit orchards. read more