PhytoAlert is an initiative from the biosector and was further developed on behalf of the Phytophthora Taskforce by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with co-financing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN), the European Union. read more

The focus was on the labor- and time-intensive production conditions in fruit growing, the dedication of the people behind successful businesses, and the diversity of German fruit cultivation. The goal was to provide employees of the authorities with a practical insight into the challenges of the sector. read more

SanLucar has harvested its first crop of blueberries grown at its La Masía farm near Valencia. Two years since the company embarked on the project to produce blueberries in the region, it said the first batches were now on sale in local supermarkets. read more

The fresh produce currently mostly comes from protected cultivation, such as greenhouses and plastic tunnels. According to experts from the LWK (Agricultural Chamber) specializing in berry fruits, a normal strawberry season with good quality is expected. In the main cultivation area in Lower Saxony, read more

The Royal company, based in Seville, is announcing a successful beginning to its stone fruit season. They started the 2025 harvest with early peaches and nectarines in April. The harvesting of their red-fleshed nectarine variety, Royal Sanguine, will begin soon, along with their Metis and Pluot hybrids. read more

Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week. read more

Golden Bay Fruit (GBF) has introduced a modern twist on a traditional concept by unveiling a selection of cold-pressed juices packaged in a box format. read more

Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH was a first-time exhibitor at this year's Fruit Logistica. The Dutch parent company has over 100 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing packaging for various applications. They have multiple production and distribution sites and serve well-known customers. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 2025 citrus crop estimate, which was revised to forecast 11.63 million boxes of oranges, 1.3 million boxes of grapefruit, and 400,000 boxes of tangerines and tangelos for the 2024-2025 harvest season. The forecast shows an increase of... read more

Washington Fruit Growers, a grower and packer of tree fruit from Washington, has announced the completion of its new state-of-the-art cherry packing line. The line is designed to increase production capacity and improve service for its expanding customer base. This investment showcases the company's dedication to... read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

In spring, producers often say: "Let it rain, but let it rain well." While the rains a month ago were beneficial, the recent hailstorms in May have proven catastrophic for stone fruit. Not only Murcia, but also Extremadura and Lleida have been affected by hail, so a shortage of fruit is expected. read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more

The protection of raspberries in tunnels, where experiments are conducted as part of the Raspberry Factory project, started with the control of spider mites. As Dr. Paweł Krawiec and Tomasz Gasparski report, post-harvest treatments play a crucial role in effectively controlling them.

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South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes." read more

At Macfrut, held last week in Rimini, the Maf Roda Group presented one of its innovations, the Dual Fast Pack packaging machine. This innovation was created to provide a solution to the labor shortage faced by more and more countries. "The Dual Fast Pack was designed for automatic packing of fruits." read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Peru is expecting to boost its avocado exports in the 2025 season. Some exporters and marketers suggest that this increase is primarily due to a higher number of producers joining the industry rather than a significant rise in production. Concurrently, there are emerging consumption trends and prospects for derivative products... read more

Esasem, an Italian seed company, confirmed their interest in promoting research, especially in three crops - tomato, bell pepper, and watermelon, at Macfrut 2025. read more