Strawberries on this German farm are grown in converted greenhouses, which were previously used for ornamental plant production. On approximately 1.5 hectares, mainly strawberries are grown for autumn-winter harvest, but the importance of other varieties is also increasing. read more

An advanced device developed by Embrapa Meio Ambiente (SP) is designed to reduce post-harvest fruit losses, which can reach up to 80% in certain species. This monitoring tool assesses heat distribution during hydrothermal treatment, helping to preserve quality and control diseases in order to meet international market standards. read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool detailing the collaboration between the two companies in setting up a top-quality commercial berry farm in Rwanda, to be named Rwanda Berries. read more

The European Union estimates that the first wave of import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum will impact up to €28 billion worth of EU exports. This figure is nearly four times higher than the tariffs introduced during Trump's previous term. read more

Kiwi Dulcis™, the Italian 100% green pulp kiwi, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by Alegra (the commercial branch of Apo Conerpo), Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco, achieves another significant milestone. read more

The European Union estimates that the first wave of import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum will impact up to €28 billion worth of EU exports. This figure is nearly four times higher than the tariffs introduced during Trump's previous term, as the new. read more

New Zealand's fruit and vegetable exports have rebounded after a decline over the previous two years. In early 2023, a cyclone caused significant damage across the country. As a result, exports dropped sharply in 2024. However, last year's exports fell only slightly behind the record levels. read more

In the Marche region, the grand spectacle of the blossoming of the Saturnia peach has begun, a natural phenomenon that connects high-quality agriculture to the hilly landscape and is increasingly becoming a tourist attraction. read more

Liberty Exports, a agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to growing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a range of Indian fruits aimed at wholesalers, retailers. read more

Liberty Exports, an agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to the increasing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a variety of Indian fruits targeted at wholesalers, retailers, read more

The online crop advertising platform Naranjasyfrutas.com has shared the search trends of wholesalers who buy mandarins, oranges, and limes from producers. The varieties that retailers demanded in the first weeks of February were: "The aim of publishing these search trends regularly is to share." read more

Taylor Farms is implementing new, fully automated technology for its fresh-cut foodservice vegetable production. The company is introducing robotics at its Yuma production plant to fully automate the production process. "This technology allows us to improve efficiency while also read more

South American table grape growers had a successful 2024 season with prolonged high prices in the U.S. Consequently, Peru and Chile shifted their focus to the U.S. market for this season and reduced shipments to Asia and other international markets. However, this change in direction has unfortunately led to a shortage of South American table grapes in Asia and other global markets. read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The first participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 appears to have helped strengthen the presence of the newly established producer organization Tenute Zuccarella in key markets for the premium segment, such as Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. "We saw a significant increase in requests for..." read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

Do 2013 roku klasyfikacja i pakowanie cebuli w Nationwide Produce były zlecone na zewnątrz. Wraz z rozszerzeniem obszaru Richmond Farms i działalności rolniczej grupy producenckiej, inwestowanie w wewnętrzny zakład produkcyjny cebuli stało się logicznym krokiem. Na terenie obiektu został utworzony nowoczesny zakład.
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The now Egyptian garlic season has just started, with production volumes expected to be high, as is typically observed every two seasons—unlike last year's lower yield. Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico, stated: "We commenced the 2025 season on February 20 by sending shipments of fresh green garlic to Europe, and. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more