The South African stone fruit industry has recovered successfully from a difficult 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. read more

Peter Hilsendegen from the Horticulture Department of the Rural Area Service Center (DLR) Rheinland-Pfalz will present an overview of the cultivation systems for cherries, comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Crop advisor Othmar Eicher will discuss the limitations and. read more

Aldi has partnered with the Teenage Cancer Trust for a fundraising campaign to support young people dealing with cancer. read more

The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers. read more

In May 2025, 381 tonnes of Gala, 149 tonnes of Braeburn, and 116 tonnes of Topaz were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 100 tonnes (Pinova 62 tonnes, Milwa 50 tonnes, Golden Delicious 25 tonnes, and others below 10 tonnes). Of the premium apple varieties, 53 tonnes were sold, and of the robust and resistant apple varieties read more

At the on-site trade fair, participants experience modern solutions for processing salad, vegetables, and fruits presented in live demonstrations. These are accompanied by expert lectures in the KRONEN Forum and two exclusive. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the introduction of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, the new international event that connects Latin America's fresh produce export industry with important buyers from Asia and worldwide, will debut in Lima on October 28-29, 2025. read more

The nine-week hybrid Accelerator Program brings together high-revenue companies that produce products with blueberries as a prominent ingredient with leading companies in the blueberry, food, and consumer goods industries to accelerate growth through expert mentoring, read more

This apple, developed as part of the breeding program by Plant & Food Research, is characterized by a strong taste and striking pink-red flesh, setting it apart from other apple varieties. read more

The PERU MEET UP takes place at the Swissotel Lima and brings together leading producers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers for two days focused on networking, business development, and market insights. read more

New season Comber potatoes are expected to be available from mid-June, with the crop scheduled for harvest almost two weeks ahead of the usual time, despite worries about low rainfall. read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

A milestone for Philippine agriculture and diaspora entrepreneurship unfolded last week in Rome, where the inaugural commercial shipment of Philippine mangoes, over half a ton, arrived at Fiumicino Airport. This marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been commercially exported to Italy. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

I'm changing the headline to Fruit Enterprises Emilia-Romagna. The regional assembly of the national association representing fruit and vegetable import-export operators has unanimously elected Patrizio Neri as the new president. read more

This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

Ze względu na wzrost temperatur w ciągu ostatnich kilku dni, organy regionalne takie jak Rząd Andaluzji zalecają podjęcie skrajnych środków zapobiegawczych w celu kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się szkodnika pomidora – gąsienicy Tuta absoluta, ponieważ obecne warunki meteorologiczne są dla niej idealne. read more