The blueberry plants have already started their vegetation. The flower buds are starting to loosen up. This makes the frost resistance of the plants decrease drastically day by day. Is it possible to help the plants? According to Dorota Furmaniak, a specialist from Timac Agro Polska, this can be achieved by

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Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Bananas, valued for their convenience and health benefits, are a versatile addition to one's diet. They are commonly eaten as a pre-workout snack or used in dishes such as smoothies and oatmeal. Nevertheless, the potential health effects of consuming bananas daily should be taken into account. read more

The season of Spain's Verna lemon® is expected to be record-breaking, with a projected production of over 300,000 tons of high-quality fruits. This will ensure a steady supply until the month of June. The Verna lemon is a unique variety in the world, grown exclusively. read more

With sleeves rolled up and boots thick with mud, Allie Kuppenbender tends to the seeds of what she hopes will be her most successful harvest yet. But unlike many of the farms dotting the Zumbro River Valley, Kuppenbender isn't nurturing corn or soybeans. She's using the fertile soil to cultivate. read more

W miarę postępu sezonu ziemniaczanego 2024/25 sektor świeżych ziemniaków we Francji wykazuje dobrą dynamikę, zgodnie z informacjami Centrum Narodowej Informacji o Ziemniakach (CNIPT), francuskiej organizacji międzyprofesjonalnej ds. ziemniaków. read more

Furthermore, the government is urged to obtain a quantitative understanding of the losses in the sector, both in conventional and organic farming, and then establish chain agreements to address this food waste and the economic losses for the sector. read more

Based on this contract, a three-year sales promotion program for berry fruit was launched on April 1, 2025. "This collaboration is quite unique in the industry and a nice result of shared thinking," says Richard Schouten. read more

The attributes healthy (66%), regional (51%), and affordable (36%) were ranked highest. According to the study, there are significant differences, especially in terms of cost aspect: While only 27% of people with a household net income of at least 3,500 euros chose the attribute read more

The industry association Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced a major advancement with the launch of its Packhouse Performance Dashboard. This new system is aimed at offering growers and packers improved insights into fruit quality throughout the industry. read more

The French produce industry association Interfel has released the newest advertisement in its campaign "Les fruits et légumes frais, c’est Jamais Trop" (Fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s Never Too Much), aiming to boost consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables among 25 to 34 year-olds. read more

Prezes NFU Tom Bradshaw, menedżer handlowy Ocado Martha Springham i szef Worldwide Fruit Steve Maxwell to jedne z znaczących postaci, które zabierają głos na Festiwalu Świeżości, gdy letnie wydarzenie FPJ powraca 5 czerwca. read more

Kilka supermarketów znacząco zwiększyło zakupy brytyjskich jabłek w tym roku, wskazują nowe dane. read more

The list shows how much pressure wild pollinators are currently under. Just since the year 2000, when the previous version of the Red List was published, an additional 13 species have become extinct or gone missing in the state. In total, there are 493 wild bee species in Baden-Württemberg. read more

The first shipments of T&G's new season New Zealand Envy-branded apples left Napier Port at the beginning of April, destined for Shanghai, China. read more

Asiafruit's Vietnam edition will be released soon. Make sure you don't miss this chance to connect with key players in Vietnam's growing fresh produce industry and beyond before Fresh Produce Vietnam. read more

Brazil has become a significant exporter of ginger, with the state of Espírito Santo contributing more than 90% of the production aimed at the global fresh ginger market. In 2024, Santana Ginger, a family-owned business with over twenty years of experience in the industry, concentrated its strategy on... read more

Sakata Seed America ogłosiła wprowadzenie nowej marki konsumenckiej Bimi®, będącej małą brokułową, dostępną teraz w USA i Kanadzie. Już uznawana na rynkach globalnych, Bimi oferuje wyjątkowy smak, teksturę i wartości odżywcze, których dzisiejsi konsumenci szukają. Wprowadzenie marki Bimi oznacza. read more

Chile has been participating in international fairs for many years. However, according to Ignacio Caballero, Marketing Director of Frutas de Chile, the country's presence at the second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo is solidifying its position as a regional meeting point in South America, enabling it to expand its reach. read more

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) announced through the National Agricultural Health Service that the country had exported 562,093 tons of grapes in the 2024-2025 grape season, making Peru the world's leading exporter for the second consecutive year. read more