According to the latest data from the Food Consumption Panel of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) for the first half of 2024, processed by FEPEX, fruit consumption in households decreased by 1.9% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

AbateNL is a new concept of an old pear, developed for and by fruit growers. "The Abate Fetel is a high-quality pear that is very well appreciated internationally. It is characterized by its robust appearance and good pricing. Due to problems in cultivation and with the climate, the pear is on read more

The Polish pepper season started at StC International in week 25 with the first green peppers, and about four weeks ago the colored peppers were also added. "Sales have been a bit less smooth than in previous years because the peak of the Dutch and Polish pepper season coincided," says. read more

The National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector establishes the Annabella Donnarumma Thesis Prize, an award recognizing young talents in the fields of innovation, communication, and digitalization in the fruit and vegetable sector, dedicated to the memory of the deceased manager. read more

The Joburg Market Banana Ripening Facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality and market value of fresh produce such as bananas, pawpaw, and avocados for farmers. With 57 rooms capable of handling over 1,500 pallets at the same time, this facility ensures a controlled ripening process. read more

"Goya Lamb's lettuce has successfully passed its final test," declared Maraldi Sementi at the launch of the baby lettuce. This is confirmed by the excellent results obtained in the various tests carried out in Italy and France, the two countries in the world where this type of lettuce is most popular. read more

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians revealed that fewer than 25% could accurately define what a vegetable is, indicating widespread confusion. Common misconceptions included the belief that vegetables do not have seeds or that they only grow underground. This confusion is worrisome, as only 5% of respondents were able to correctly identify vegetables. read more

Fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has developed two new clones of Gala apples that it claims are exceptional in the early apple market. read more

Greece's Youphoria Fruits is getting ready for a smaller grape harvest this year, as stated by general manager George Kallitsis, partly because of the early beginning of the season. read more

This was stated by the Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation at Murdoch University, Professor Rajeev Varshney. "The project will also focus on integrating genomic insights and molecular markers into practical breeding programs to remain globally competitive." read more

Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced that shipments to the US during the first semester of 2024 have increased by more than three times the total volume shipped compared to the same period last year. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office, due to the cool and wet weather this year, an estimated 734,000 tons of apples are expected to be harvested - 15.7% less than last year, but still more than enough to fill the shelves of supermarkets and storage. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more