On the eve of the new Goodness Me crop harvest, Kris Wouters organized a guided tour for interested growers to see the apples and learn about their cultivation. Growers from various countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France, and Italy participated in the event over several days. read more

The council's decision to reject the planning application for three polytunnels for protected fruit production and on-site worker caravans has been criticized as a setback for Britain's food self-sufficiency. read more

A group of British businesses will be jointly exhibiting at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid. read more

Up to 60 percent of households in the UK experienced a decrease in their weekly disposable income in August, as the increasing costs of essentials such as food and transportation are growing faster than wage growth. read more

NFL quarterback Caleb Williams is contributing to the growth of the berry brand Fruitist by becoming an investor through his company 888 Midas, which has joined its roster of supporters. read more

The goal is to find varieties that can better cope with drought, heat, or pests and require less fertilizers. This is intended to make the potato more resilient for the future. The project "Potatoes for Tomorrow" is conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Molecular. read more

Household consumption of fresh produce decreased by 0.4 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Traders, customers, and passersby at New Covent Garden Market may be served by the iconic chef Pierre Koffmann this week as part of a partnership and giveaway between The Food Heroes and Premier Foods Wholesale. read more

According to Dr. Jörg Wallner from 2b AHEAD ThinkTank, the future is an "exciting, very complex construct" that can be actively shaped. A variety of developments are fundamentally changing how we work and live, how we move around, shop, and eat. read more

President & CEO Greg Akins and Vice President & COO Steve Page will represent the company and seek contact with ripening professionals from across Europe. "Fruit Attraction is a crucial platform for us to reconnect with existing customers and attract new prospects." read more

After the success of the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA trade fair and the CHINA MEET UP, the new event will bring together professionals from the fresh produce industry from across Latin America and beyond for two days of knowledge exchange and networking, with a special focus on the growing importance of. read more

The influential G20 engagement group Business 20 (B20) has emphasized that the global trade environment has become increasingly difficult due to geopolitical tensions. read more

Walmart’s Mark Adamy and Fernando Bustamate; Sharath Loganathan of India’s Ninja Cart; Eric Zheng of Goodfarmer; and Pablo Ramirez of Sun World International are some of the high-profile speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up next month. read more

Although the initial preliminary harvest estimate in June of 11,700 tons almost reached the average of the past ten years of 12,300 tons, the final harvest quantity ultimately ended up being 20.0% lower. In addition to weather influences, the low harvest quantity can also be attributed to the same. read more

The September 2025 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This issue provides the most recent news and perspectives from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Although the first preliminary harvest estimate in June of 11,700 tons nearly reached the average of the past ten years of 12,300 tons, the final harvest quantity ultimately ended up being 20.0% below that. Besides weather influences, the low harvest quantity can also be attributed to the fact that in the same read more

The harvest quantity of Shiitake mushrooms increased significantly in 2024. In total, six farms harvested around 251 tons of Shiitake on an area of 2.2 hectares. In 2023, also six farms harvested around 161 tons on 2 hectares. This represents an increase of nearly 56%. read more

The Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) has reported that Taiwan recently marked its first shipment of pomelo to Malaysia with a celebration. read more

Expenses for technology, leisure time, and electricity are increasing, while those for clothing, footwear, and even food are declining, unable to drive consumption as they did in the past. This is the portrait of Italian consumption trends according to the Research Office of Confcommercio, which depicts the last thirty years. read more

Kolumbia is rozwijająca się w globalnej branży borówkowej, kształtowana przez wzrost importu, wczesne kamienie milowe eksportowe i nowe plantacje wysokogórskie wspierane przez inwestorów międzynarodowych. Bliskość kraju do Stanów Zjednoczonych, rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe oraz możliwość uprawy przez niemal cały rok, sprawiają, że Kolumbia jest coraz bardziej obecna w tej branży. read more