Aldi has reduced prices on more than 45 fresh fruit and vegetable products at its stores in the UK. read more

On May 24th, Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, handed over the funding certificates to the consortium partners: the Consumer Center NRW e.V. for all consumer centers in the federal states, as well as to the Europa-Universität Flensburg, which will be conducting the project scientifically. read more

In 2021, the cooperative already had a turnover of 283 million euros, but prices fluctuate significantly in the fruit sales sector. Combined with cost increases, this puts a strong pressure on the profitability of the producers. FruitMasters is therefore working on a growth strategy with cost control. read more

The fresh potato market is currently experiencing a shortage in supply. There are hardly any good eating potatoes left in storage, and early eating potatoes from imports can barely ensure supply. In the countries of origin for early eating potatoes, for various reasons, efforts have been made to... read more

The climatic impact of El Niño resulted in a 68 percent decrease in Peruvian mango exports in the 2023/24 season. According to the mango association Apem, just over 80,000 tonnes of the fruit were shipped during that period. read more

Biznes świeżych malin w Polsce rośnie, przyciągając coraz większą liczbę producentów każdego roku. read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The main harvest in Switzerland this year will last from May 20th to June 9th. According to the Swiss Fruit Growers Association, 1,000 tons will be harvested per week during this period. This includes cultivating various varieties that ripen earlier or later, as well as implementing cultivation techniques to maximize yield. read more

The Phytophthora Taskforce urgently calls for action. In addition, intensive monitoring in the stand is necessary, and when spraying, the agents should always be combined and rotated. Outbreak sources can be reported to the NAK to enforce in the interest of. read more

The main season for strawberries in North Rhine-Westphalia lasts until the end of July, with some farms offering local strawberries until early November. Due to the heavy rainfall in the spring, the strawberries are growing well and reaching good fruit quality. However, some areas were not able to dry well and read more

Peru reached 19 destinations, with the USA being the main export market for mandarins at 30.7%. This resulted in shipments worth 3.8 million US dollars and 3,092 tons at an average price of 1.2 US dollars per kilogram. In second place were... read more

Positive results for this year's trade fair edition: During the three days, 56,200 entries were recorded in the exhibition halls of the Rimini Expo Center, a +13% increase compared to the previous year. More and more operators and foreign buyers, as well as scientific events with international participation. read more

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Ahead of the 2024 California grape season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is preparing to introduce a new variety of jumbo green seedless grapes called Applause. These grapes are known for their crisp texture, bright color, and distinctive, full flavor, as stated by Pretty Lady Vineyards. read more

South Australia-based organic vegetable grower Eldridge Fresh Organics has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and track the complete production chain of vegetables in real-time, digitizing the entire process. read more

The topic is one of the hottest as it concerns patents and the protection of varietal innovation. This theme was explored at Macfrut in the conference "The varietal innovation chain in fruit growing: patents, forms of protection, and models of commercial development," promoted by SOI. read more

Po ubiegłorocznym debiucie, chrupiąca sałata od Felliniego Patrizio została przyjęta z entuzjazmem na targach Macfrut. Sałata została opracowana dzięki badaniom prowadzonym przez Rijk Zwaan i została zaprezentowana w spersonalizowanych opakowaniach zawierających dwie główki. Ekspeci i nabywcy docenili jej słodycz i chrupkość. read more

W roku 2024 Gruzja będzie kontynuować program rozwoju produkcji orzechów laskowych, alokując 20 milionów lari (7,3 miliona dolarów) na dofinansowanie kosztów agrochemikaliów i pestycydów niezbędnych do uprawy. Wiadomość tę ogłosił Giorgi Kapanadze, zastępca szefa Departamentu Finansowego Ministerstwa...

In 2024, Georgia will continue its hazelnut production development program, allocating 20 million lari ($7.3 million) to subsidize the cost of agrochemicals and pesticides necessary for cultivation. This was announced by Giorgi Kapanadze, Deputy Head of the Financial Department of the Ministry of… read more

Varietal innovation is increasingly becoming a key for development in the fruit and vegetable sector, and the issue of patents and their protection is one of the hot topics. The theme was explored in depth, with a discussion involving the academic world, researchers, and businesses, at Macfrut during the conference on the supply chain. read more

In week 19, the weight-imposed fruit and vegetable sector confirms sales for 2023, while the Lcc sector is experiencing a slight decline. In the latter aggregate, there are minimal traces of inflation, while for the fruit and vegetable Lcc sector, deflation is still being recorded, albeit mild. Among the channels, only the read more