The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

This, together with their spicy taste, makes them a popular ingredient in soups, sauces, and salads. A large part of the onions comes from Lower Saxony, where the harvest is starting these days. How it turns out remains exciting, as some areas regionally have had issues due to the rainy weather this year. read more

Popyt na brytyjskie borówki gwałtownie rośnie, co skutkuje zwiększeniem produkcji przez plantatorów. read more

Despite these weather-related challenges, the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC) expects a normal season with production levels expected to be similar to those of 2022-23, reports freshfruitportal. read more

In practical test series, the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG) evaluates current technology at the vegetable cultivation test farm in Bamberg. The goal is to provide commercial growers with reliable recommendations for the use of technology in order to prevent yield losses. read more

The ban, as reported by reefertrends, has already led to income losses among South African farmers as demand has decreased. Botswana's President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has defended the decision, stating that the import ban on vegetables is a read more

More than 1,400 exhibitors will showcase packaging materials, packaging solutions, packaging aids, packaging machinery, and packaging technology at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The accompanying important processes related to automation, labeling technology, packaging printing, finishing, and more will also be featured. read more