When it comes to vegetable farming in Upper Austria, Eferding is the first place that comes to mind. However, in the shadow of this prominent establishment, the innovative vegetable farming venture Ewald Mayr in Pupping is also expanding. The company has been successful in growing within the organic sector. read more

Ismearisponds to the liquidity needs of small and medium-sized enterprises in the fruit and vegetable sector with a total of 19.3 million euros at subsidized rates thanks to the Fruit Credit Bill. The application can be filled out and submitted exclusively in electronic form on the dedicated portal by the 22nd. read more

Albania is investing in strawberry farming. This is evidenced by the increasing acreage dedicated to this fruit, currently amounting to 200 hectares. Reporting this news is the publication Fruitnet.com, which specifies that the development of the strawberry market has been primarily driven by. read more

The Guixar terminal, managed by Termavi in the port of Vigo, Spain, has established a new connection with South America. The opening of this route was celebrated with the arrival of hundreds of containers filled with fruit. Operated by Hapag Lloyd, this new line provides a direct link to the west coast of South America. read more

Zespół EastFruit niedawno przeprowadził anonimowe badanie za pośrednictwem swojego kanału Telegram, aby ocenić nastroje na rynku odnośnie najbardziej potencjalnie zyskownych upraw na sezon 2024/25. Badanie to objęło różne regiony, głównie zaangażowanych w nie handlowców z Ukrainy, Mołdawii, Uzbekistanu i Gruzji. read more

During Design Week (April 15-21, 2024), top brands will showcase their newest designs and concepts at two main events: Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. Making its first-ever appearance at this prestigious exhibition, Chiquita becomes one of the pioneering banana brands to take part. read more

The Edlinger family got the idea to cultivate these extraordinary mushrooms in Austria during a trip to Asia. However, marketing a mushroom variety previously unknown in Austria proved to be quite challenging. In the early years, they sought professional assistance from Japan. read more

Cyehun Gündüz, the general manager at the exporting company Alya Fruit, has stated that the cherry season in Turkey is promising this year. This is in contrast to the past three years, which were affected by difficult weather conditions. read more

Carmela Suriano is the EMEA director at Nova Siri Genetics, one of Europe's top breeding programs for strawberries and other berries that are well-suited to Mediterranean climates. read more

The agri-tech business B-hive Innovations has partnered with the UK's leading fresh fruit grower Adrian Scripps Ltd to secure research funding from Innovate UK to drive agricultural innovation forward. read more

Sanguina, the blood nectarine introduced by Royal, a specialist in stonefruit and berries, will be available in larger quantities this year as the Sevillian company ramps up production to meet the high demand in Europe. read more

Key figures in the Spanish tomato industry gathered in Almería last week to address the present and future challenges of the sector at Rijk Zwaan's inaugural Tomeet Congress. read more

"The chairman of Sati, Anton Viljoen, is quoted as saying, 'It was a good season, even though we were once again faced with significant logistical challenges. The resilience of the South African grape sector in overcoming these challenges was once again evident.'" read more

In the fresh produce industry, leaders encounter a constant stream of decisions on a daily basis. While some choices may appear trivial, others hold substantial importance. These decisions demand thorough analysis and thoughtful deliberation in order to yield optimal results. read more

South Africa's table grape exports have seen a positive growth this season, with the final export volume surpassing last year's by 17 percent. read more

2.9% of the exports consist of fresh prickly pears, while 14.5% are other forms of packaging. Frozen fruit pulp accounts for 82.6% of the total deliveries. read more

Primland's sales of South African-grown Oscar Gold kiwifruit are expected to increase by 40 per cent this season. With the first arrivals already on the market, the company stated that the partnership it established with South African producers over five years ago is now paying off, with over 55,000 trays of Oscar. read more

The Indian table grape export season is currently in its final stages. This year, the export performance has been quite positive with good volumes and quality. The grape harvest has been generally abundant, leading to high export numbers. The quality of the grapes has also been reported as good, leading to increased demand in international markets. Overall, the season has been successful for Indian table grape exporters. read more

After cherries (click here for more information), the first Italian apricots are starting to appear in wholesale markets, as testified by Alberto Curto from Agriroma, operating in the CAR structure in Guidonia: "It has been a few years now that one of our suppliers, located in. read more

The 2023/2024 table grape season in South Africa concluded with a national harvest size that was in line with the revised crop estimate. By the end of the season, a total of 75.7 million cartons were inspected, out of which 73.5 million cartons (4.5 kg each) were exported. read more