The decline is therefore associated with the increasing age of business owners and the difficult search for successors, with this challenge varying greatly depending on the sector. In 2023, the last year for which data is available, the sector employed 43,595 people. read more

Albert Bartlett has increased its collaboration with FareShare by making a significant delivery of 25 trucks, each carrying 24 tonnes of fresh potatoes for the food redistribution charity. read more

In rural areas, significantly more businesses would be affected, with corresponding consequences for production, operational processes, and regional supply, warned the president of the BLHV. If the infestation zone were to expand nevertheless, the affected businesses would need to be compensated. read more

The player with the distinctive nickname will be available on August 21st – including Radio Seefunk and the Südkurier (sports editorial staff). On August 22nd, the topic of cucumber will be in focus – both literally and metaphorically. read more

In total, the researchers obtained 430 fungal isolates and identified them using both morphological and molecular techniques. PCR tests with species-specific primers revealed that 403 isolates belonged to Monilinia laxa and 27 to Monilinia fructigena. Sequencing of the ITS- and... read more

The Chilean fruit sector is on high alert due to a sharp increase in active outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, which is causing growing concern as the new export season is about to begin. read more

Peru was the leading exporter with a share of 31% of the total amount, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco each with 8%, and the USA with 7%. read more

Exporters of grapes and stone fruit must confront this new reality much sooner. Both sectors have made significant advances in the United States in recent years, and when their season starts later this year, they will need to find alternative markets. read more

The two producer organizations, Marktgemeinschaft Bodenseeobst eG and Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft Raiffeisen eG, currently predict a decrease of around 10% compared to the previous year. This corresponds to an estimated harvest quantity of 227,000 tons of apples (2024: 251,200 tons). read more

The Chilean fruit industry is on high alert due to a significant rise in active outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, raising concerns as the new export season approaches. read more

South African fruit growers are exploring options to minimize the impact of the new tariffs imposed by Trump on the sector. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for combating downy mildew on parsley in outdoor cultivation is permitted in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

A predicted decrease in Clemenules production in the Spanish province of Castellón will likely dissuade growers from pursuing new business opportunities in non-EU countries like China and India in the upcoming season. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)New Zealand Pavilion (Hall 5, 5L02) read more

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025 read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

Genap introduces Genatex 450 in the horticulture sector, a new film that is lighter than the current Genatex 920 but with comparable functional properties. This development has several implications for the fresh produce sector. Installation and logisticsThe Genatex 450 film provides advantages in... read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The 2024 apple crop is winding down in Pennsylvania as the state prepares to transition into harvesting the 2025 crop. "We expect to start picking, packing, and shipping the new crop of Honeycrisp and Gala apples at the beginning of August," says Valerie Ramsburg of Rice Fruit Company. "The timing will be similar to last year." read more