During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more

As part of the agreement, Joy Wing Mau, a leading fruit grower, marketer, and exporter in China, will plant 300 hectares with TUTTI™ apples and utilize its expertise to promote the TUTTI™ apple brand to consumers across China, VentureFruit announces. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables found online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey occurs at the end of each week. In week 36, Cucumber Dirk is promoting cucumbers by lowering the price by 10 cents, whereas Hoogvliet did the same in week 35. read more

From September 30th to October 2nd, Ilipsarà will be at Fruit Attraction 2025 (booth B21, pavilion 9), where it will present the latest innovations for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging, focusing on sustainability and circular economy. Protection for berries will also be showcased. read more

This year, there will be no gradual transition into autumn for VLAM. Their schedule is fully packed with a working visit to London, Asia Fruit Logistica, a trip with companies to the early market in Bologna this week, and, last but not least, Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "It's..." read more

A unique chance to purchase a modern 62-acre greenhouse facility designed specifically for deepwater lettuce and high-wire vine crop production. Skip the 18-24 months needed for construction and permits. This is one of the few fully equipped, large-scale greenhouse properties currently on the market in the U.S. read more

In 2024, the European Union exported around 201 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables to Mercosur countries, with a total value of 255 million euros, as reported by fruittoday.com. Eurostat data, processed by FEPEX, show that apples and pears were among the items exported. read more

Brazilian lemons have become one of the leading fruit exports in the country. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, institutional director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), "Lemons are now Brazil's third most exported fruit, behind mangoes and." read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of the historic event Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the event, Fields of Innovation 2025 represents a must-attend showcase. read more

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Rijk Zwaan has launched two new varieties of iceberg lettuce: Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ. Their main feature? High resistance to biotypes 0 and 1 of the dreaded blackcurrant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri). This innovation represents a significant step forward for. read more

Dane i raporty nadal podkreślają rozwój sektora awokado w Maroku, pomimo utrzymania zobowiązań dotyczących rozwiązywania nawracających susz i stresu wodnego. Według The African Exponent, Maroko zajęło trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji awokado w Afryce w 2023 roku, z co najmniej 118 666 tonami. read more

If you have experience farming in Western Canada, you are familiar with the challenge. In many areas of the region, sandy soils make it hard for nutrients to remain in the places where crops require them the most, leading farmers to seek improved solutions. This is where liquid fertilizers can play a crucial role. They can easily travel and distribute nutrients efficiently, addressing this challenge. read more

This year, Kolkman Verpakkingen from Hedel celebrates its fortieth anniversary. In 1985, Jan Kolkman Senior, together with his brother Bertus, founded Kolkman Thermoforming Wormerveer (KTW), using his technical knowledge of thermoforming to build the first machines entirely by himself. Not long read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more

Fyffes launches a new communication campaign. The focus is on Fyffes bananas against the backdrop of famous Irish landmarks, such as the chimneys of Poolbeg in Dublin and the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The communication revolves around the slogan Eat 'Em... Like 'Em... Love 'Em! read more

Through careful planning and a network of diversified areas, Fortini Ortofrutticoli confirms its position as a reference point in the celery market. Even after a summer that brought slightly lower yields, the company from Castello d’Argile is ready to face the autumn season ensuring... read more

W miarę jak meksykańska branża awokado przygotowuje się do zakazu eksportu z plantacji na wylesionych terenach od stycznia 2026 roku, producenci i pakowacze stają w obliczu rosnącej presji, aby udowodnić zarówno zrównoważoność, jak i jakość produktu. Firma Felix Instruments radzi sobie z tym wyzwaniem dzięki miernikom jakości z GPS i FruitMaps. read more

A research collaboration between the BC Blueberry Council, Simon Fraser University (SFU), and Phyto Diagnostics Company Ltd., supported by Genome BC, has identified the reasons why standard diagnostic tests have occasionally failed to detect viruses in visibly sick blueberry plants. The results are anticipated to read more

read more