The deadline for implementing new 30 percent tariffs on South African fresh produce exports to the US has passed. However, recent reports suggest that the country has been given an additional seven days to propose a better solution. read more

David Wells, the chief executive of Logistics UK, has resigned, with his departure effective at the end of July. read more

"The German government acknowledges the central role of modern breeding technologies with the new High-Tech Agenda. This is a long overdue, but correct step," said Andreas Kientzler, Chairman of CIOPORA Germany. "Especially in horticulture, modern breeding techniques such as" read more

Reusable packaging models are becoming increasingly popular in Europe's fresh food supply chain as companies are reevaluating their strategies in light of new EU packaging regulations. read more

The studies show, according to the research center: The influence of storage on the flavor profile strongly depends on the apple variety. For example, the varieties "Red Delicious" and "Granny Smith" react very differently to specific storage technologies. The traditional storage conference. read more

Frutas de Chile reports that a prominent climate change expert is advocating for the creation of a comprehensive national strategy to tackle the effects of climate change on Chile's fruit industry. read more

The European Commission has officially approved a new health claim for green kiwifruit, recognizing its positive impact on digestive health. read more

According to the NHM, as a result of this event, early potatoes were able to develop underground tubers, allowing them to quickly diversify and eventually give rise to over 100 different species that we know today. The most amazing thing about it, however, is that the read more

Accordingly, this year the winter onion is available in particularly good quality. However, the supply is already limited, as more and more farmers are processing their last batches. Sales are focusing on the quiet domestic market. With the first saleable. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras españolas crecieron un 7 por ciento en volumen y un 13 por ciento en valor en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior de enero a mayo.

The imports of Spanish fruits and vegetables grew 7 percent in volume and 13 percent in value on a year-on-year basis through the January-May period. read more

This year, questions about sustainability certification are on the agenda - Nikki Hulzebos, GroentenFruit Huis, and Wilfried Kamphausen, QS Fachgesellschaft Obst-Gemüse-Kartoffeln GmbH, explain how to counteract the proliferation of certifications and how to
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The productive land area decreased once again by 4.8% compared to the previous year, in line with the trend of recent years. This development has a significant impact on the asparagus harvest in Lower Saxony, which is expected to be 13.1% lower than in 2024. Initial estimates indicate that... read more

Saudi packaging group Obeikan is closing down its corrugated packaging plant, Obeikan MDF, located in Sagunto, near Valencia, Spain. read more

"In my opinion, all sprays against Phytophthora until early July were unnecessary this season," says Geert Kessel, a researcher in plant health at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), cautiously. "But it's better to support this statement with data." read more

Afterwards, instead of the early bird price of 790 euros, the full price of 950 euros applies. However, savings can also be made by those who use the team ticket "4 for 3". In that case, the participation cost is 592.50 euros per person. Later at the full price, it is 712.50 euros, plus VAT. read more

Through this business partnership, Frucimu will be able to supply Agriconsa with around 1,700 tons of grapefruits per season, a product that the cooperative from Murcia specializes in and for which the demand in the industry is increasing year by year. The collaboration of both parties will... read more

There is only one month left until ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025, and visitors from around the world are getting ready to do business at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from September 3rd to 5th. read more

Priapo F1 from Enza Zaden confirms itself as one of the most reliable hybrid cucumber varieties for greenhouse cultivation in the Sicily region, with excellent performance in August and September transplants. read more

In 2024, global revenues from the export of strawberries (fresh and frozen) reached an impressive 5.77 billion USD, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.6% and a significant growth of 47.9% compared to 2020. read more

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