Reducing waste by valuing fruit with aesthetic defects but intact organoleptic qualities. With this goal in mind, All Citrus is launching a special campaign for its Ugly but Happy citrus fruit line. And with the arrival of autumn, they become Halloween Citrus: frighteningly good! read more

The fresh produce company Oppy has announced the strategic integration of Dole Diversified North America (DDNA USA) sales operations into its business. read more

The Dutch family business from Westland is considered a pioneer in taste, sustainability, and innovation with over 80 varieties of cresses, edible flowers, and specialties. In the interview, Katja Kamp provides insights on how retailers and food service businesses can benefit from the versatility. read more

The ANP, founded in 1993, represents around 90% of Portuguese Rocha pear producers. In 2003, Pera Rocha do Oeste was recognized by the European Commission as a product with a protected designation of origin (PDO). read more

Thuringian fruit farmers estimate a yield of 30 tons per hectare for apples this year. Compared to the long-term average for the years 2019/2024, this represents an increase of about one-third (+7.4 tons per hectare or +33%). read more

The Apple brand Sambóa has entered into a new strategic partnership with the French company Blue Whale and the New Zealand group Fruitcraft. This partnership aims to expand the production of its three licensed varieties. read more

Polskie borówki mają zamiar wejść na wietnamski rynek po raz pierwszy po uzyskaniu oficjalnego dostępu do owoców przez Ministerstwo Handlu, informuje Wietnamskie Biuro Handlowe (VTO) w Polsce. read more

Enza Zaden presented two of its most innovative brands at last week's Fruit Attraction: Tribelli Seedless, the seedless mini sweet cone peppers; and easyQs, the super crunchy mini cucumber. read more

Although the traditional autumn promotions in the food retail sector have not been seen in their original form for some time, the promotional activities in September and October are still dominated by autumn and storage vegetables. By mid-September, the number of advertisements for autumn and... read more

By joining the "Climate Alliance Food" initiative, Aldi Suisse will reportedly collaborate with other companies and organizations in the Swiss food industry to develop and implement effective, cross-sectoral climate measures. read more

Freshfel Europe has stated that the publication of the most recent EAT-Lancet report on 'healthy, sustainable, and just food systems' is in line with the association's consistent advocacy for a significant change in policies that impact food systems. read more

A comprehensive review of agricultural, tax, health, environmental, and education policies in the European Union is urgently needed. While fruit and vegetable consumption remains far below recommendations for health and sustainability, efforts to strengthen it are crucial. read more

178 tons of Boskoop are in stock, 122 tons of Maigold, and 110 tons of Jonagold. All other varieties have a stock of less than 100 tons. Additionally, 396 tons of robust/resistant varieties have been stored. As the promotion "Organic Apple of the Month" with Ladina is running in October, read more

The cultivation areas are reported to be 2,767 hectares, which represents a decrease of 1% compared to the previous year, but is 2% above the five-year average. Agreste has examined samples of the most important cultivation areas for the estimates, including Brittany, where in 2024 29% of the... read more

With the shift to lower temperatures and more autumnal weather, the focus of consumers and the vegetable assortment is increasingly turning to classic winter vegetables. Brussels sprouts are now widely available from German producers. The market supply is increasing. read more

The harvest quantity in 2025 is 4,450 tons lower than the previous year's value of 14,177 tons. The harvest is largely completed in all regions. The estimated harvest for 2025 was already at 13,698 tons and the existing inventory levels at the end of September indicate that the targeted final inventory level of... read more

During this year's Seed Meets Technology event, Van den Berg Klimaattechniek presented a new seed drying chamber that also offers heat treatment to address fungal infections. Co-owner Stephen Geenen emphasized that the process is entirely natural and does not involve the use of chemicals. The technology was developed in... read more

Wszystkie owoce i warzywa na hurtowych rynkach w Bułgarii odnotowały niższe ceny w tym tygodniu, z wyjątkiem pomidorów, według Państwowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Rynków Hurtowych. Indeks Cen Hurtowych Żywności, który monitoruje zmiany cen żywności hurtowej, nieco zmalał o. read more

Bananas, long beans, Asian vegetables, passion fruit, a large-scale avocado project in the pipeline, and tomatoes in a demo and test greenhouse. Suriname has it all. Admittedly, commercial cultivation of fruit and vegetables is still in its infancy, but things are changing. A report of a tour read more

Plus Berries, a family-owned company in the berry sector, participated in Fruit Attraction in Madrid, where it presented its new high-quality berries as part of its "More than Berries" philosophy. This approach highlights the company's dedication to sustainability, innovation, and providing high-quality products. read more