Berry giant Hortifrut has announced the appointment of Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid as its new CEO. Luján will assume the position on 1 July 2024 and will initially be located in the US. He will be taking over from Juan Ignacio Allende, who will transition to the role of director at Hortifrut's US partner, Naturipe, and will also be involved in other activities. read more

Three varieties from UK BerryWorld's exclusive varietal development portfolio received awards at this year's International Taste Institute competition in Belgium. read more

Italian melon suppliers have reported a significant increase in average retail prices in their domestic market over the past few years. read more

Tesco and the top avocado supplier Westfalia Fruit are reducing plastic waste by implementing laser etchings and eliminating plastic stickers on extra-large avocados. read more

The national cultivation areas for carrots for the fresh market for the 2023-2024 season are estimated at 9,998 hectares, representing a slight increase (+1%) compared to the previous season. In the southwest of the country, specifically in the Aquitaine region, 43% of French carrots are grown. read more

The new seal is an attempt to differentiate the Colombian avocado supply from that of other origin countries and to highlight its high quality and important contribution to the country's economic, ecological, and social well-being. read more

Fire blight is a highly contagious plant disease caused by bacteria. It can cause significant economic damage in orchards, nurseries, and high-stem fruit gardens. Due to the difficulty in controlling the bacterial disease, the best way to contain its spread is by. read more

From making the right selection when shopping, to optimal storage at home, all the way to preparation - the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. From the leaf to the root, every part of the carrot can be used in cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces approximately 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, as reported by the main trade and services department of the region. The primary areas for cultivating early vegetables and greens in the Brest region are the Stolin district and the read more

Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants. read more

Today we present the fourth installment of the in-depth series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is. read more

The war conflict has caused instability in the markets of Eastern Europe, leading to a decrease in consumption and difficulties in accessing agricultural products in the countries of that region. Other agricultural sectors have received assistance as a result of this situation. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

The Crop Storage and Post-harvest Solutions (CSPS) facility, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, officially opened in May. The team at the facility will investigate the effects of factors like temperature, gas composition, and humidity on the quality and nutritional value of crops. read more

The topic of production costs is a particularly critical issue in the fruit and vegetable sector due to a variety of peculiarities that characterize the industry, and these are amplified when we consider a product with an annual cycle like melons. First and foremost, the variables to consider read more

Minister of Agriculture has announced important funding initiatives for the fresh produce industry during Hort Connections 2024. Senator Murray Watt revealed a joint funding partnership with the Victorian Government to support the state's fruit and vegetable sector, with funding of up to $5.3 million. read more