Biosensors can help enhance plant strength: these sensors provide early signals about crop stress, growth stagnation, or potential threats from diseases or fungi. Although the use of these sensors is still in its initial stages, the potential benefits are significant. When biosensors detect... read more

A special two-part session was held at the Fresh Produce Forum during Fruit Logistica, focusing on groundbreaking innovations in fresh produce and discussing how advanced technologies and breeding techniques could influence the category in the future. read more

Nationwide Produce has expanded its Anglia Grower Partnership (AGP) onion packhouse in Long Sutton to almost double its size in order to accommodate the growing production and higher demand. read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool outlining their collaboration in establishing a world-class commercial berry farm in Rwanda, named Rwanda Berries. read more

"In this way, we can accelerate the introduction of precision fruit growing by fruit producers in Flanders," said Inge Moors, the agricultural commissioner for Limburg. Over time, this will lead to cost savings, reduced water consumption, fertilizers, and..." read more

Since the beginning of February, long eggplants have only had low prices, ranging between 0.45 Euro/kg and 0.30 Euro/kg in calendar week 7/2025. Striped eggplants, on the other hand, were able to maintain high prices between 0.90 Euro/kg and 0.60 Euro/kg. All zucchini varieties were also approaching the price level of 0.45 Euro/kg. read more

Argentine exports of fresh cherries are estimated to have reached a record 7,600 tonnes in 2024/25. Companies reported good prices in both the international and local markets thanks to sustained demand for the product, despite the entry of Chilean fruit into the domestic market. read more

Eksport arbuzów z Dominikany stale rośnie od trzech lat, napędzany silnym popytem z Portoryko.

Watermelon exports from the Dominican Republic have been growing steadily in the past three years fueled by strong demand from Puerto Rico. read more

The leading kiwifruit producer Seeka has begun its 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest, starting with the picking of the first RubyRed kiwifruit on 23 February. read more

Rynek selera naciowego obecnie notuje dobre ceny, z pozytywnymi sygnałami na nadchodzący okres. "Belgia jest już wyprzedana, a Niemcy są prawie puste, co daje Holandii silną pozycję startową" - mówi Pierre Sweep. Seler naciowy jest głównym produktem eksportowym, i według... read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

Battaglio acquires a 500-hectare farm located in the canton of San Carlos, Costa Rica, one of the most renowned regions for pineapple production. Partnership with the Corrales family. read more

"W ogólnej mierze, silne poczucie powściągliwości i niepewności odczuwalne jest w branży" - mówi Frank Schuh, dyrektor zarządzający firmy opakowaniowej Lorentzen & Sievers, w swoim podsumowaniu targów Fruit Logistica 2025. "Nowe europejskie prawo, w którym istnieje wiele niejasności, sprawia trudności. read more

The December production forecast from Fundecitrus for Brazil's 2024/25 orange crop is 223.14 million boxes, which is a 3.4% increase from the September estimate of 215.80 million boxes. If realized, this would still signify a 27.4% decrease compared to the 2023/24 crop. Weaker demand has contributed to this trend. read more

Pierwsze wysyłki organicznych gruszek Williams Bartlett z Argentyny dotarły do portów w Stanach Zjednoczonych: w Filadelfii i Los Angeles. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się w drugim tygodniu stycznia, co jest nawet kilka dni wcześniej niż średnia roczna" - mówi Chris Ford z Viva Tierra Organic. Pogoda była. read more

Seeka Limited has commenced its 2025 kiwifruit harvest today (Monday) featuring the RubyRed™ kiwifruit variety. Seeka was thrilled to kick off the season by harvesting an orchard owned by Briant Brothers in Gisborne yesterday (Sunday, 23 February). Rochelle Brown, Seeka's Client Relationship Manager, expressed the company's excitement for the start of the harvest. read more

Peruvian blueberry exports have reached a new record, surpassing 2 billion dollars in the first eleven months of 2024. This represents a 46% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the Peruvian Ministry of... read more

The Greenery has officially launched the Dutch Inspire strawberry season. This year, an expanded cultivation area ensures a greater volume of these premium, flavorful strawberries, making them available to more consumers. The growth among the growers is one of the key factors contributing to this increase. read more

We have entered the final phase of the artichoke campaign, which, as highlighted in the analyses of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, has proven to be disappointing. In the Hypermarket + Supermarket channel, volumes are declining: from October to January, there is a 10% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more