Hailstorms in northern Portugal have caused a slight decrease in apricot volumes this year for Granfer, the country's top stone fruit producer. However, the harvest in Alentejo, another key production area further south, is progressing well, as reported by the head of commerce. read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO), representing global avocado growers, has responded to a report from the NGO Christian Aid that focuses on "thirsty" avocado plants as significant contributors to water shortages and high carbon emissions in producer countries prone to drought. read more

Pierwsze mandarynki z południowoafrykańskiego sezonu cytrusowego w 2024 roku pojawią się w sklepach detalicznych w USA od przyszłego tygodnia, gdy rozpocznie się sezon eksportowy. read more

From May 21st onwards, we will be back to provide you with the latest news and updates on fruits and vegetables from the fresh produce industry. read more

The quirky and surplus food subscription service Earth & Wheat has teamed up with frozen snack brand Pukpip to combat banana waste and collaborate with eco-friendly retailers. read more

Hundreds of British farmers covering nearly 200,000 hectares have contributed to a scientific review of sustainability metrics, establishing benchmarks that showcase the positive outcomes delivered by farms. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has opened a specialized cross-dock warehouse in Rotterdam at its Maasvlakte II terminal. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more

Because with certified REFUEL Bio-LNG, only carbon dioxide that was previously removed from the atmosphere is released. In the first year alone, Edeka Minden-Hannover has demonstrably saved around 16,000 tons of CO2 in this way. "Whether a sustainable operation of truck fleets today and in the near" read more

Overall, the agricultural organization expects a total harvest of 13,120 tons of summer fruit in Valencia. Out of this, 6,500 tons (50%) are accounted for by peaches, Paraguayos, and nectarines, 5,223 tons (40%) by plums, and 1,355 tons (10%) by apricots. 75% (9,878 tons) of the production comes from the province. read more

Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir handed over funding certificates to the three consortium partners: Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), Technology and Promotion Center in the Competence Center for Renewable Resources (TFZ), and the Federal Association of Bioenergy (BBE e.V.). read more

The new website offers a seamless, intuitive user experience that provides easy access to comprehensive details about the sustainable practices and diverse product range of Westfalia Fruit. The homepage was designed with the user in mind and allows for a read more

Eksport awokado Hass z Kolumbii do USA ma wynieść w tym roku 50 milionów funtów, co oznacza wzrost o 50 procent w porównaniu z 32 milionami funtów wysłanymi w 2023 roku - takie dane podała Kolumbijska Rada Awokado. read more

The director of a fruit and vegetable retailer, who misused more than half of a Covid loan by investing it in the stock market instead of using it for business purposes, has been disqualified and instructed to repay the funds. read more

Asda has launched a light-hearted summer campaign as part of a broader brand overhaul. read more

Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

In the amended plant protection regulation, it no longer matters who brings the potatoes into contact with surface water. read more

The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms that Macfrut is the international event of the fruit and vegetable sector. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Centre, 56,200 visitors entered the

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SPP "Enogray" in Kherson is scheduled to start its sweet cherry harvest in late May. This year's crop has been notably affected by fluctuating temperatures, causing poor fruit sets for varieties that bloomed in colder weather. The yield for this season is expected to be only slightly. read more

The stone fruit season has started again at Staay Food Group. "Before the season began, conditions were favorable with sufficient cold during winter, abundant sunlight, and relatively high temperatures transitioning into spring, a peaceful flowering period, and successful fruit set. All in all, the prerequisites were met." read more