In the last ten years, in Spain, the consumption of fresh fruit has experienced a significant decline: it has decreased from 90.2 kilograms per capita in 2016 to an estimated 64.4 kilograms per capita for 2025. This represents a -30% change, indicating a noticeable shift in the dietary habits of families. read more

Kiedyś rozmawialiśmy o karmieniu świata, gdy dyskutowaliśmy o rosnącej potrzebie warzyw uprawianych w szklarniach, ale teraz... porozmawiajmy o karmieniu twojej twarzy. Marka kosmetyczna Lush wypuściła nową serię "świeżej" pielęgnacji skóry, opartą na warzywach. Widzieliśmy ogórki w maseczkach pod oczy wcześniej, ale teraz... read more

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has released its 2025/26 hazelnut production forecast, estimating 520,000 tons. This contrasts with a 609,400-ton forecast from the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB), marking a 22% decrease from KiB's previous 2024/25 projection. read more

W Indiach wiele można jeszcze poprawić w zakresie przechowywania owoców i warzyw. W rezultacie firma Aeden Fruits wybudowała nowy obiekt chłodniczy, aby zachować nowo importowane owoce jak najświeższe - powiedział pan Kamaruddeen, dyrektor zarządzający Aeden Fruits. "Importowane świeże owoce". read more

The table grape growing season has been progressing exceptionally well for growers in Corinth, one of Greece's most important regions for this crop. According to Mr. Markos Leggas, president of the local Pegasus Agrifood Coop, "Until mid-June, the grapevines have been developing sufficiently. read more

In 2024, Spain imported 101 million kilograms of peppers from Morocco, which is 199.9% more than in 2015, according to calculations by the trade website Hortoinfo based on ICEX Estacom data. Overall, the country imported 109.47 million kilograms of peppers, with 92.36% of them coming from Morocco. read more

An apple mousse with apple chunks. An innovative and versatile product, ideal both as a high-quality base and as an ingredient for further transformations in the food and beverage industry. It is one of the latest proposals by Vog Products for the foodservice sector. read more

Robots rather than human harvest workers: this is how the Karlsruhe-based start-up PREFIRO envisions the future of asparagus fields in the state. The prototype of the innovative harvesting method – a box on four small wheels – is currently being used on the asparagus field of farmer Thomas Meier. read more

"In the last six months, banana production has seen a decrease of 40-45%, impacting all cooperatives and exporters. This is primarily attributed to inadequate water management in the Chira Valley region, which is historically a key area for Peruvian exports. Water was prioritized for rice farmers, leading to a shortage for banana producers." read more

The last garlic season in Chile, which typically runs from the end of October to mid-February, concluded with positive outcomes. The 2024-2025 season surpassed expectations in terms of both yield and prices. "Production and prices were favorable, seeing a 20% increase compared to the previous season. The weather played a crucial role. We read more

A significant portion of this development is attributed to the increase in fresh fruit exports, particularly apples and kiwis. They have achieved an export growth of +21.7% in quantity and +23.8% in value. Positive signals have also been observed for tubers, vegetables, and legumes. read more

"The first quantities of the new Spanish grape season will arrive from the coast of Murcia ten days later than last year. So far, there have been no frost or hail damages, as the majority of the production is equipped with hail protection nets," informed Joaquín Gómez. read more

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its newest Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, showing that nearly 60 percent of samples from conventionally grown fruits and vegetables on its 'Clean Fifteen' list had no detectable pesticide residues. read more

Sprzedaż nasion granatu wzrosła o 19 procent rok do roku, ponieważ "haczyki na przekąski" i wiralne przepisy na TikToku zwiększają zainteresowanie. read more

Producing fresh fruits and vegetables has traditionally been a labor-intensive process, requiring the employment of numerous seasonal workers during the harvest season. read more

Fresh Focus Apple & Pear is Fruitnet's essential annual guide to the international apple and pear business, filled with exclusive interviews, news, and analysis to enhance your understanding of this important produce category. read more

In a world where plant-based nutrition and regional sourcing are becoming increasingly important, beans are gaining more and more attention due to their impressive versatility and climate-positive cultivation. read more

Where is the cultivation expanding? And what are the effects of this on the market? read more

According to the data provided, Italian apple stocks on June 1st amounted to 250,000 tons, reflecting a decrease of 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Specifically, the Golden Delicious variety recorded a 25% lower stock than in the previous year. read more

Despite adverse conditions, it was possible to extend the shelf life of the most durable organic apples to the last marketing period through professional product management, ensuring a consistent taste experience of Vinschgau organic apples throughout the entire season. VIP focuses on constant sales. read more