Chestnuts and walnuts, and more generally, nuts, were the protagonists of the meeting that took place on Thursday as part of the Festival of Economics in Trento and organized by the Edmund Mach Foundation. In the Calepini Room of the Chamber of Commerce, with Silvia moderating. read more

In the last few decades, Spanish exports of fruits and vegetables have been growing continuously, surpassing the rest of the European Union countries, and eventually overtaking those of Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. read more

Merve Akyol, export specialist for Turkish produce exporter TEO Export, stated that the season for Turkish apples has been very successful, with sales reaching a high level. "This year, the Turkish apple season has been very good. Our sales were very fast, to the point where we couldn’t." read more

Dwa lata temu, nowa marka jabłek Soluna została po raz pierwszy zaprezentowana światu na targach Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

The current Peruvian mango season is being described as the worst in recent memory, which is causing a difficult period for the mango industry. read more

Aldi has reduced prices on more than 45 fresh fruit and vegetable products at its stores in the UK. read more

On May 24th, Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, handed over the funding certificates to the consortium partners: the Consumer Center NRW e.V. for all consumer centers in the federal states, as well as to the Europa-Universität Flensburg, which will be conducting the project scientifically. read more

In 2021, the cooperative already had a turnover of 283 million euros, but prices fluctuate significantly in the fruit sales sector. Combined with cost increases, this puts a strong pressure on the profitability of the producers. FruitMasters is therefore working on a growth strategy with cost control. read more

The fresh potato market is currently experiencing a shortage in supply. There are hardly any good eating potatoes left in storage, and early eating potatoes from imports can barely ensure supply. In the countries of origin for early eating potatoes, for various reasons, efforts have been made to... read more

The climatic impact of El Niño resulted in a 68 percent decrease in Peruvian mango exports in the 2023/24 season. According to the mango association Apem, just over 80,000 tonnes of the fruit were shipped during that period. read more

Biznes świeżych malin w Polsce rośnie, przyciągając coraz większą liczbę producentów każdego roku. read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The main harvest in Switzerland this year will last from May 20th to June 9th. According to the Swiss Fruit Growers Association, 1,000 tons will be harvested per week during this period. This includes cultivating various varieties that ripen earlier or later, as well as implementing cultivation techniques to maximize yield. read more

The Phytophthora Taskforce urgently calls for action. In addition, intensive monitoring in the stand is necessary, and when spraying, the agents should always be combined and rotated. Outbreak sources can be reported to the NAK to enforce in the interest of. read more

The main season for strawberries in North Rhine-Westphalia lasts until the end of July, with some farms offering local strawberries until early November. Due to the heavy rainfall in the spring, the strawberries are growing well and reaching good fruit quality. However, some areas were not able to dry well and read more

Peru reached 19 destinations, with the USA being the main export market for mandarins at 30.7%. This resulted in shipments worth 3.8 million US dollars and 3,092 tons at an average price of 1.2 US dollars per kilogram. In second place were... read more

Positive results for this year's trade fair edition: During the three days, 56,200 entries were recorded in the exhibition halls of the Rimini Expo Center, a +13% increase compared to the previous year. More and more operators and foreign buyers, as well as scientific events with international participation. read more

For this position, we are looking for a full-time employee to start immediately. read more

Ahead of the 2024 California grape season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is preparing to introduce a new variety of jumbo green seedless grapes called Applause. These grapes are known for their crisp texture, bright color, and distinctive, full flavor, as stated by Pretty Lady Vineyards. read more

South Australia-based organic vegetable grower Eldridge Fresh Organics has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and track the complete production chain of vegetables in real-time, digitizing the entire process. read more