According to AMI data, the German raspberry market entered a transitional phase in the last days of July. The supply of fruit from field crops is steadily declining and is now of little importance for the market. Raspberries from protected cultivation and imports are playing an increasingly important role. read more

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In the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show by Fruitnet, sponsored by Alegra, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell discuss the newest trends in fresh produce. Topics covered include summer marketing promotions, Peru's increase in blueberry exports, and electromagnetic yield enhancement. read more

Fresh Forward Breeding & Marketing, based in the Netherlands, is a leader in strawberry breeding. The company's goal is to create resilient, tasty, and disease-resistant varieties using both classic and molecular genetic relationships. Thanks to testing new varieties in multiple read more

"The Prognosfruit has been a fixed event in the calendar of the pome fruit industry for many years. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to host it in its anniversary year," said BVEO Managing Director Dr. Christian Weseloh. The region around Lake Constance is the ideal read more

The upcoming British apple and pear season could be the best in terms of quality and flavor in many years. read more

Golden Delicious, the main variety in the apple category, is expected to experience a slight decrease (-0.9% to 2.06 million tons), while Gala is projected to stabilize at 1.43 million tons. Significant declines of -19.2% and -8.8% are forecasted for Red Delicious and Idared, respectively. read more

This year, the registered guests of DOGK have the opportunity to visit Welver at the invitation of Rijk Zwaan and get an impression of how modern breeding works. read more

Pear production in the European Union is expected to slightly increase in the 2025/26 season, but it still falls below the long-term average and is significantly below its maximum capacity, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The total area for strawberry cultivation decreased by more than 15% to 1,400 hectares during the same period. The cultivation area for berry fruits such as blackcurrants decreased following a peak in 2018. These figures come from the CBS. read more

Before Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, Fruitnet had an exclusive interview with Rijk Zwaan’s Natalie Nguyen - client specialist Asia, Friso Klok - area manager/client manager, and Xinyuan Ma - client manager chain, based in China, discussing the company's expanding influence in Asia. read more

In Italy, the supply of grapes is significantly increasing. In the main growing areas of Apulia, the harvests are following one another rapidly, which is increasing the availability of goods without creating market pressure. The demand remains high, both domestically and for export. The German market is particularly noteworthy. read more

La criadora de bayas española Berries del Oeste dice que su variedad insignia de fresa Arwen sigue ganando terreno en el Sur de Europa, habiendo demostrado una aceptación de mercado "excepcional".

The Spanish berry breeder Berries del Oeste says its flagship Arwen strawberry variety continues to gain traction in Southern Europe, having demonstrated "exceptional" market acceptance. read more

Kuehne+Nagel has announced an expansion of its partnership with ABB in Chile, a worldwide leader in electrification and automation technologies. The enhanced agreement will focus on providing solutions for contract logistics, specifically in last-mile transportation and fulfillment operations. read more

Produkcja jabłek w Unii Europejskiej ma pozostać stosunkowo niska na poziomie 10,46 mln ton, zgodnie z nowymi danymi prognozowymi ujawnionymi przez Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek. read more

The US Apple Association (USApple) has expressed its support for the announcement that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be buying up to US$35 million worth of fresh apples for distribution through its nutrition assistance programs nationwide. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R against downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) on outdoor-grown bulb onions and winter onions, originally valid from April 15 to August 12, 2025, remains in effect. read more

In June 2025, Germany exported goods worth 130.5 billion euros and imported goods worth 115.6 billion euros, both adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects. This resulted in a trade surplus of 14.9 billion euros for June 2025. read more

The area dedicated to pepper cultivation is estimated at 12,700 hectares, which is at the same level as the previous year, but with a one-week delay. The dominant variety continues to be Type California, although Type Palermo is gaining ground. read more

While an average operation had 7.9 hectares of greenhouse space in 2024, this has increased to 8.6 hectares in 2025. read more