During the main harvesting season - from mid-May to mid-June - the Swiss Fruit Association expects 900 to 1,100 tons per week. Overall, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID), a total harvest of around 7,500 tons is anticipated. read more

Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has sought to reassure the country's producers that exports will not be substantially impacted by Trump's new tariff, as reported last week by researchers from the National University (Una). read more

According to the researchers, they studied seven food groups that are part of the "LiveWell" diet - a recommendation for a healthy and low-emission diet developed by the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF). The result: On average, out of seven. read more

The consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults has plateaued, with only a third of individuals over the age of 16 meeting the recommended goal of five servings per day in the most recent year for which data is available. read more

This was the clear message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, where the government, producers, and academic institutions were called upon to develop a national plan to promote the sustainable growth of the industry. read more

Jednym z wiodących dostawców owoców w Europie zgłosił "wyjątkową" i "wyjątkowo wysoką" jakość w produkcji nowych sezonów moreli z południowych Włoch.

One of Europe's leading fruit suppliers has reported "outstanding" and "exceptionally high" quality in the production of new-season apricots from southern Italy. read more

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a decline in its participation in the international avocado market and will continue to lose market share unless drastic action is taken. This was the blunt message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, which urged the government and producers. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has shared additional information about its recent consumer marketing campaign in Asia, aiming to connect with a wider audience of health-conscious consumers in various markets in the region. read more

Almería is predicting a watermelon harvest of 635,000 tonnes in 2025, which is a 2.5 percent increase from the previous season. The planted area is expected to surpass 11,000 hectares, with 75 percent dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

The vice presidents of the association are – as before – Andre Weichert from Interfrucht Hamburg, and – new – Daniel Grümmer from Fruchthansa Wesseling. Stefan Heine from Afrikanische Frucht-Compagnie, Hamburg, Christoph Mis from KÖLLA, Kaarst, and Christin Neubauer were confirmed in their positions. read more

The enthusiasm of a new young generation of farmers and the opportunities of the free market economy now sporadically revive the old tradition of asparagus cultivation. Interestingly, the largest cultivation area today is located in the Sliven region, in read more

The strawberry is much more than just a sweet fruit - it is an emotional cultural asset that evokes memories, connects people, and symbolizes seasonal enjoyment like few other fruits do. read more

The first half of the asparagus season has already been well managed, and the strawberry harvest is in full swing with strong demand for the delicious local fruits. "May brings ideal weather for asparagus and strawberries, and we expect a further good course of the season. read more

During Krauss' term, there were, among other things, the EHEC and Corona crises, both massive challenges for the industry that posed major challenges for fruit trading companies. During this time, the DFHV provided important support to its members in order to maintain supply chains. read more

W istotnym kroku w kierunku zmniejszenia swojego śladu ekologicznego Nutrano Produce Group z powodzeniem przetestowało biodegradowalne naklejki na owocach na wybranych liniach cytrusowych. read more

Ważnym krokiem w kierunku zmniejszenia swojego wpływu na środowisko jest udane przetestowanie biodegradowalnych naklejek na owocach przez Nutrano Produce Group na wybranych liniach cytrusów. read more

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has adopted a new era of sustainable, fresh nutrition at its Colorado Springs training center through a partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms. What started as one installation has now grown to three units, highlighting the increasing demand. read more

La Linea Verde, a leader in the fourth range fruit and vegetable sector, is launching a new phase of its communication with the launch of a multichannel campaign dedicated to DimmidiSì: a celebration of freshness, convenience, and innovation through an anthem to "yes". read more

Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

A 285-year-old lemon was sold for £1,400 at an auction after being discovered in a drawer of a chest that was sold for just £32. The lemon, dating back to 1739, had a handwritten note attached to it and was likely preserved by drying. In another fruit-related discovery, a 52-million-year-old fossilized berry was found. read more