In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory Expert Group's stone fruit subgroup, consisting of sectoral representatives and experts from the Member States, including FEPEX, gathered on Monday to assess the production outlook for the upcoming season. The main producing countries were discussed. read more

The UK pea harvest is about to begin, and at Fen Peas, the fields are being inspected and samples are being taken to assess the maturity. Fen Peas works with 82 growers who cultivate peas on 5000 acres of land in the Lincolnshire area, producing approximately 10,000 tonnes each year. "We cultivate AA grade peas which are" read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

The International Taste Institute (ITQI) awarded high recognition to Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo last week. The prestigious ITQI jury, composed of several renowned chefs, gave Rijk Zwaan's products high marks. Tatayoyo was awarded the highest rating of three stars for its quality. read more

After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

The robotic gripper, developed by researchers at Washington State University, is designed to delicately pick the majority of apples from a tree without causing any damage to the fruit. This innovative gripper is a key component of a robotic system that the researchers envision will eventually be able to handle fruit picking and other agricultural tasks on farms. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The French cooperative Blue Whale®, with the apple season practically over, announced record turnover figures across all its markets. "This season has been defined by a good harvest both in terms of volume and quality," states Marc Peyres, commercial director at Blue Whale. "However, none of read more

The report presents the foundations, goals, and measures of the Federal Government's policy in the field of nutrition and consumer health protection for the period from June 2020 to May 2024. In this regard, Federal Minister Özdemir explains: "Food connects and creates community." read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

The fruit-breeding specialist Bloom Fresh has shared the results of its newest retail survey, "Building Value Through Grape Varieties," which illuminates consumer preferences in the US table grape market. read more

Sun World International has recently partnered with Giant Eagle in the US to launch an omnichannel marketing campaign promoting Autumncrisp brand table grapes. This collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to sample and buy Autumncrisp grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

W Ukrainie, znacząca część magazynów warzywnych nie posiada odpowiedniego sprzętu do przechowywania i suszenia cebuli, jak zauważył Pavlo Bułhakow, ekspert konsultant do spraw przechowywania owoców i warzyw. Zauważa, że choć niektóre magazyny są wyposażone zgodnie z właściwymi praktykami przechowywania, inne działają... read more