"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Dulcis Bio organic green kiwifruit has won the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) 2025 award. This quality award, created by the French company Monadia 30 years ago, is given to products that undergo strict blind taste tests by a consumer panel in a certified laboratory. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

Spain's Unica Group reported a turnover of €676mn for the 2023/24 season. This includes €626mn in fruit and vegetable sales, as well as the turnover from its service companies, setting a new record for the second-tier cooperative. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

This corresponds to the upward trend of recent years. Despite production losses on some farms, the harvest is estimated to reach around 23,000 tons due to the entry of new plantations into production, water availability, and low incidence of pests and diseases. This represents more than. read more

The unique blend of outstanding weather conditions, perfect fruit quality, and a generous touch of grace resulted in Welgemeen Boerdery in the Witzenberg Valley being awarded the top prize for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers' (CFG) annual awards ceremony in 2024. read more

The event will start with key insights into the major trends shaping the category, including topics such as supply dynamics, technological innovations, sustainability, and changing consumer demand in Europe. read more

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The majority of Thuringian greenhouse area (86%) was once again used for the cultivation of tomatoes. The cultivation area amounted to a total of 28 hectares, which was 1 hectare or 4% higher than the previous year. The harvest quantity was around 11,300 tons, representing an increase of 1,600 tons or 17% compared to 2023. read more

Although the overall presence was still about 5% below pre-pandemic levels, Italy remained the most strongly represented nation in Berlin with over 400 exhibitors. Particularly export-oriented companies expressed great satisfaction with the trade fair. We have collected some soundbites from FRUIT LOGISTICA. read more

T&G and WinCommerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to significantly increase sales of T&G’s premium Envy branded apples in Vietnam. read more

A series of studies conducted by the University of Queensland have discovered that using natural tree sap gum and light can extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

The exporter GL.Sila closed 2024 as a significant year, establishing the company as a leading exporter of premium Dominican avocados to key international markets. Rosanna Nin Cid, founder and CEO of GL.Sila, stated that they are also planning to expand into exporting more exotic fruits. "Our strategic expansion is aimed at diversifying our product range and reaching new markets," said Cid. read more

"Officinal Plants in Veneto: A New Scientific Perspective". On Friday, March 7th at the Agripolis Campus (Corte Benedettina, Agriculture Hall) in Legnaro (PD), producers, experts, operators, and institutions will come together to discuss trends, perspectives, and new needs related to officinal plants. read more

In 2025, the Impero netted melon, the flagship of the Seminis range by Bayer Crop Science, will be accompanied by two new varieties: Reame (SVML1562) and Tudor (SVML1545). We discuss this with Vanes Montanari, Market Development Representative for Seminis (Bayer CropScience), who explains to us the... read more

Egypt is increasing its exports of dried onions to Germany, with Egyptian exporters delivering 5.7 tons of dried onions to the German market in 2024. This shipment was valued at over 18.5 million tons, which is 1.5 times higher than the previous year. This marks the highest export volume on record. read more

The grape market has shown a fluctuating trend in recent years. "Last year, we experienced spectacular prices, but currently production has been affected by rains. Brazilian production benefits from a flexible harvest due to the climate and unique geographical conditions of the Petrolina region." read more

"From Romagna to Calabria, through Apulia and Lazio, we now produce Crunchy Salad exclusively in Italy, on the farms of our cooperative members," said Andrea Pignato and Luca Pollarini of the Fellini Patrizio Sales Department. From left to right: Emile Fellini, Andrea Pignato, Deborah Frani, Luca… read more

W Salamance, Hiszpania, pojawiła się zmiana preferencji uprawowych, ponieważ rolnicy przechodzą z kukurydzy i buraków cukrowych na ziemniaki, pod wpływem zmiennych cen na rynku. Ostatnie kampanie reklamowe wykazały, że ceny ziemniaków, choć początkowo obiecujące, różniły się w zależności od indywidualnych czynników produkcyjnych, zdrowotności i... read more