In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

Dr. Andrzej Grendaz from Yara Poland will discuss the impact of using certain biostimulants on the yield and quality of raspberry fruits. Three products will be presented: YaraVita Actisil and its effect on increasing fruit firmness, the amino acid bioregulator YaraAmplix. read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

The production cycles of greenhouse vegetables are becoming shorter, and yields are decreasing due to the limited availability of active substances to control the spread of pests. However, high vegetable prices this season are helping to offset this situation. read more

Once again this year, ULMA Packaging has confirmed its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, where the company showcased a wide range of packaging solutions designed to meet the sustainability, flexibility, and productivity needs of the sector. read more

Water restrictions, changes in demand, and weather conditions are just some of the challenges facing the Spanish agricultural sector, where the productivity of the garlic industry has experienced a price increase, while that of onions has

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Regenerative agriculture is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to enhance productivity and soil health in a natural and sustainable manner. One of the most effective practices is the use of vermicompost, which has been proven to have remarkable effects on soil fertility. read more

Wzrost eksportu borówek peruwiańskich w styczniu 2025 r. zmniejszył się w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. Eksport wyniósł 23 454 tony, osiągając wartość 110,31 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to spadek o 15% wolumenu i o 41% wartości. Średnia cena wyniosła 4,70 dolarów za kilogram (-31,3%). Jednym z decydujących czynników była... read more

Driscoll's is planning to launch its premium berry range, Sweetest Batch, in selected retailers in Germany and the Middle East in 2025. read more

BASF Digital Farming has announced the 2025 launch of its Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies. read more

Driscoll's plans to launch its premium berry range Sweetest Batch at selected retailers in Germany and the Middle East in 2025. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica, the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce hosted a panel discussion at the Logistics Hub to explore potential strategies for tackling shipping challenges encountered by fresh produce operators. read more

"Supported by government incentives such as the provision of high-quality seeds, training programs for farmers, and access to subsidized inputs, the cultivation area is expected to increase by six percent to 34,000 hectares by 2025," the report states. read more

The seizures in Antwerp decreased from 121 tons in 2023 to 44 tons in 2024, while in the port of Rotterdam they dropped from 12,000 kg to 9,700 kg during the same period. La Hora reports that the progress is due to improved collaboration within the banana sector. read more

The study was inspired by an experiment conducted by social psychologist Karl Duncker in 1938, which showed that a simple story could reverse children's taste preferences over several days. read more

The cultivated blueberry remained the most commonly grown shrub berry species, with the cultivation area accounting for around 85% of the total shrub berry cultivation area in Lower Saxony. In the past year, 10,027 tons were harvested on 2,249 hectares, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year (9,923 tons). read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

The Australian macadamia industry has welcomed a revised protocol for exports to India, which has removed the requirement for methyl bromide fumigation. read more

A strawberry-picking robot based on artificial intelligence algorithms has been created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The robot identifies and harvests only ripe

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In 2025, Mexican blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9%, reaching 73,500 tons. This decline is due to a strategic delay in the start of the harvest, which shortened the campaign duration. These updated estimates were revealed by the USDA. read more