The 9th edition of the International Berry Congress has started at Casa Colón in the city of Huelva, with a high attendance of over 1,500 professionals and more than 60 exhibiting companies. As usual, delicious Serrano ham and refreshments have been served from lunchtime onwards. read more

In Baku, fruit prices have increased significantly, with the average cost rising from around $2 to $5, according to reports from both vendors and consumers. This surge is linked to factors like adverse weather conditions and an increase in exports to Russia. Vahid Ahmadov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on… read more

The British blueberry season has started, and supermarkets will soon be stocking their shelves with berries. The Hall Hunter Partnership, a prominent UK producer, is looking to increase British blueberry production this summer. Between June and September, 20,000 tonnes of blueberries are sold in the UK, but only 6,000 are grown domestically. read more

FPJ has acknowledged exceptional accomplishments in the fruit and vegetable industry in the UK through the second edition of its Festival of Fresh Awards. read more

A decade ago, Eurofruit reported on declining grape exports. In 2006, 7,000 tons were exported, but by 2010, the number had dropped to 5,000 tons, and by 2014, it further decreased to 3,000 tons. The reasons for this decline were diverse, including unfavorable exchange rates and seasonal EU import taxes. read more

Mimo niedawnych powodzi w Kenii, sezon awokado u producenta-eksportera Karakuta był stosunkowo niezmieniony, jak podała dyrektor generalna Grace Ngungi. read more

The weather finally cooperated, allowing the tournament to start this year with a total of nearly 100 participants, including around 20 rabbits. The organizers were once again Palm Nuts & More GmbH and the Fruit Trade Magazine. The course is located in Buchholz. read more

During the event organized by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, presented the first funding grant within the framework of the "Food System Transformation in the Region" model regions competition to Sören Hilschenz from the Student Services Frankfurt (Oder). read more

Research conducted by Driscoll’s has revealed that 91 per cent of UK consumers prefer to buy cherries grown in Britain instead of imported alternatives. read more

The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) is advocating for the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. read more

Sezon brytyjskich borówek rozpoczął się, a pierwsze ilości są już dostępne w sklepach. Wiodący brytyjski dostawca jagód, Hall Hunter, spodziewa się zbiorów na poziomie 3000 ton w tym roku – co stanowi 50 procent całkowitej produkcji w Wielkiej Brytanii. read more

The researchers at the National Robotarium, as reported by reefertrends, will verify the AI predictions based on the actual peach harvest in September 2024. If the approach proves to be effective, it could also be adapted for other important crops such as apples, pears, and cherries. read more

Like last year, the frequently changeable and cool weather during the blooming period severely affected fruit set. In addition, there were spring frosts in the second half of April, particularly affecting regions north of the Alps, including Poland, East Germany, and. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced the appointment of its new president, Michael Schadler. Schadler, who previously served as the executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will succeed his predecessor, Todd. read more

Superplum has started its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar reach peak production. read more

Foodiq Global and Melons Australia have teamed up for a research project to determine the health advantages of eating melons and to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and consumers to enhance the importance of melons in a healthy diet. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe's premier annual event for the apple and pear industry, bringing together growers from all over Europe and beyond. After a successful edition in Trentino last year, Prognosfruit 2024 will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. read more

In April, compared to April of last year, vegetable exports reached 573,707 tons, an 8% increase, with a total value of 814.6 million euros (+2%), with lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages being the most exported. read more