Preserve fruit for a long time, sustainably, while saving on energy costs. This is the Cool-Fit solution by Gf Piping Systems. Implemented in an apple orchard in Switzerland. read more

The hot air balloon, symbol of the Cosmic Crisp apple, the apple "with a celestial taste" that has been entering the fruit and vegetable department for a few years now and promises to be a game changer in the category, is ready to take flight in the skies in Italy and Germany, after read more

Green light for the merger between the Trento Fruit Growers Society (SFT) and the La Trentina Cooperative. Indeed, during their respective assemblies today, the members of the two cooperatives approved the merger plan proposed by the Boards of Directors. This initiative, the latter, arises in response to a read more

Harvista™ 1.3 SC, AgroFresh's new pre-harvest solution, has obtained emergency authorization from the Ministry of Health for use during the apple and pear harvest of the year 2024 (for 120 days). The request was made by the main producers' associations. read more

Fruits and vegetables usually have different consumption occasions and uses, and for this reason, in supermarkets they also have two dedicated and distinct areas. Fruits are consumed more often as a dessert or as a snack, at most as a quick snack. In the case of vegetables, read more

Studying in great detail the soil in some representative sites of the fruit and vegetable sector in the Emilia-Romagna region to assess its health status, activating a pilot Soil Service, initiating field discussions with a participatory approach to share with technicians and farmers. read more

The success of these events, three in Granada and one in Almería, has been not only due to the large number of professionals and technicians attending all the meetings, but also to the exceptional reception that the variety has had for its quality, dark color, and cultivation health. read more

In the end, the Trentino apple-growing sector has managed to almost completely unite under the roof of APOT. Yesterday's announcement, with the approval of the merger project between Trentina and the Fruit Growers Society of Trento (SFT) by their respective assemblies (click here for more details), has given... read more

To ignite the spirits among French farmers are trays of 250-gram Moroccan cherry tomatoes, sold individually in supermarkets across the country for 99 cents each, as reported by revistamercados.com. In fact, during the farmers' protests. read more

The season of the symbolic product of Sicilian fruits and vegetables has begun: the prickly pear. To understand the prospects of the season, we interviewed Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania): "A campaign that starts 15 days early... read more

Agricultural farms in Germany that grow sugar beets or potatoes are concerned, as it is now established by the JKI that the reed-glassy-winged sharpshooter not only transmits pathogens causing SBR disease to sugar beets, but also infects potatoes. read more

Leading representatives from various sectors of the produce industry will gather at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on 5 & 6 November for Fruitnet Citrus Congress. The conference will bring together key players from Spain and the global citrus market to discuss strategies for increasing consumption and growth. read more

Among the best-selling herbs are parsley, basil, cress, chives, and the rising star mint. While parsley, mint, and dill have seen a positive purchasing trend between 2017 and 2023, purchases of basil, chives, and cress are generally slightly decreasing. read more

In 2021 and 2022, the average was 3.5 and 3.7 different substances. So, this number seems to be slightly decreasing. Nevertheless, PAN-NL found one to three different PFAS pesticides on 69% of the strawberries examined; 46% of the strawberries were contaminated with one to three different. read more

The Ribena manufacturer, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), is using artificial intelligence to uncover a story of biodiversity on several of its blackcurrant farms this harvest season. read more

According to Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnamese Fruit and Vegetable Association, Thailand spent 97 million US dollars on importing Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the first half of this year, which is twice as much as in the same period last year. read more

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Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has introduced Mojito Fresh, a new type of table grape developed by Bloom Fresh, featuring a distinctive flavor profile that blends sweet spearmint hints with a combination of Moscatel and labrusca. This variety will be sold in leading stores in Spain, such as Consum, Carrefour, and. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, will be supplying a wide variety of local vegetable products to all 16 Asda stores throughout Northern Ireland this year. read more

Aldi Süd focuses on the areas of fruits & vegetables, baked goods, fresh meat and fish in its advertising. The basic provider makes fresh enjoyment affordable for everyone and offers a wide selection of fresh groceries at the original Aldi price every day. read more