The annual conference starts on September 25 with the closed sessions of the Advertising Committee, Board, and Advisory Board. On September 26, the Annual General Meeting will take place in the morning, attended only by regular members. This year, the election of the chairman is scheduled. read more

The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco has stated that it anticipates British cherries to be more abundant, larger, sweeter, and juicier this summer due to the warm spring weather. This warm spring brought an extended period of sunshine and daylight hours. read more

The current estimate of the Brandenburg fruit-growing farms is 541 tons, which is 377 tons higher than the cherry harvest of the previous year, according to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg. A good result is expected for sour cherries. However, the harvest of sweet cherries is once again falling. read more

One Banana, a family-owned and vertically integrated supplier of bananas, has been awarded one of Walmart's prestigious Trust Awards. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa). Senasa stated that among the most important exported products, mandarins stand out with 62% of the total volume, followed by Tahiti lemons with a share of 31%, but with the. read more

South Africa is waiting for additional communication from the US regarding a new trade agreement, as the local fruit export industry enters a critical week. read more

Increasingly, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and landslides are also occurring, with significant impacts on health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism. It is also noted that proactive climate protection and adaptation measures will have significant benefits in the long run. read more

"The harvest in the tunnels is in full swing – in the open fields at the plantations and self-picking areas, the harvest is beginning these days," reports Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental station for berry fruit at the LWK in Langförden (city of Vechta). "Due to innovative cultivation methods..." read more

This will increase the minimum wage by a further 13.89% compared to today by 2027 and increasingly decouples it from the productivity in companies. In view of the persistently poor economic situation, it will be extremely challenging for many companies in the logistics industry to... read more

Although there were more frosts during the flowering period, the initial estimates are largely positive. On average, at this point in time, a yield of around 7 tons per hectare is expected for sweet cherries. This is 10% more than the six-year average. read more

The fresh produce trade in Thailand is being impacted by Cambodia's ban on Thai fruit and vegetable imports that was implemented on June 17, as reported by industry leaders. read more

With the arrival of the beautiful season, grilled vegetables emerge as undisputed protagonists among ready-made vegetable dishes, taking over from typically wintery references such as soups or broth mixes. It is a segment experiencing constant growth, especially. read more

Taste.com.au survey reveals Aussie shoppers favorite aisles

According to the Dinner Heroes survey by taste.com.au, the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle has emerged as the top favorite, with nearly one in five (16%) of Australians selecting it as their preferred aisle. Boomers particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle. read more

Last Friday there was a big celebration in Aprilia for the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which has been active since 2003 also in the Lazio region - it was in fact in that year that the historic cooperative Vael joined the Group, with its own processing plant. read more

With a strong positive balance sheet, all economic indicators on the rise and numbers increasing in terms of movements, with over 175 million cash transactions in 2024, up by 3.54%, and 9.6 million pallet movements, up by 8.8%, Cpr System is focusing on digitalization and further. read more

Three experts from Koppert will be speaking at two Education Sessions during Cultivate '25 on July 14, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Cultivate, organized by AmericanHort, is a premier horticulture event in North America, offering numerous opportunities for learning and networking. read more

Developing apple cultivation in the Val Venosta through a synergy with tourism, the most important resource of South Tyrol, transmitting in an innovative way the culture of apples, a knowledge, almost an art, deeply rooted in the territory and in the 1,500 farmers associated with VIP. read more

The mango exports from Dinajpur have started this season, with shipments of banana-variety mangoes now reaching several European and Middle Eastern countries. The first consignment of 100 kilograms was recently dispatched, with several more metric tons scheduled for export in phases. The mangoes... read more

Rijk Zwaan is holding its Melon & Watermelon Event at its Experimentation and Development Center in La Palma (Murcia). The company is showcasing its range of products at the event. This includes small sizes, such as the Minijack piel de sapo; the Ganimedes watermelon variety, which brings back read more

Highlands Potplants is poised to take over the cultivation of Portulaca from Sunfriends. Beginning next year, the initial plants will be supplied from Highlands' own nursery on De Jonghlaan in the Netherlands. This guarantees the continuity of this lively seasonal crop, which has been cultivated for many years. read more