According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on February 1, 2025, was 130 million bushels, which is five percent less than last February's total of 137 million bushels and 11 percent more than the five-year average for that date. Fresh apple holdings this February totaled read more

Greenfood is furthering its expansion strategy in Sweden by establishing a new partnership with Odlarlaget. This partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Agtira's cucumbers through Greenfood's network of partners, such as retail chains, individual stores, and restaurants. The agreement covers the majority of the market. read more

In collaboration with Efficiency Technologies, the company is evaluating the valorization of all avocado by-products, including skins and pits, in order to optimize their use. read more

Westfalia Fruit is dedicated to using every part of the avocado throughout the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, food service, and wholesale customers undergo thorough inspection. Any avocados that are not suitable are processed at Westfalia's facility to create products such as avocado pulp, smashed avocado,... read more

The color of citrus peel has long been used as a traditional measure of ripeness. However, in mandarins from Chongqing, China, the peel and pulp do not ripen at the same time. While the pulp ripens, the peel remains green, impacting its commercial worth. A recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and... read more

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente have launched the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. This network is designed to exchange best practices in utilizing food as a form of medicine to improve health, equality, and effectiveness in healthcare. Founding members include: read more

The South African exporters of fresh produce who participated in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition in Germany from 5 – 7 February 2025 arrived in the country today with a bag full of over 200 quality trade leads. The South African National Pavilion that was set up by the read more

Around 70 growers, agronomists, packers, and breeders attended the recent Duchy College Cornish autumn and winter cauliflower trials in Cornwall, UK. These trials provide an annual opportunity for brassica specialists to come together and evaluate the new varieties from all the major seed companies. read more

This innovative variety has been developed with a special focus on flavor and performance throughout the production chain. Bestum is characterized by a consistently sweet taste, improved texture, and reliable production. With a consistently high Brix value. read more

The results also show "positive correlations in susceptibility" to viruses in general. In other words, fly species that were resistant to one virus were generally also resistant to others - even to very different types of viruses. read more

The Berry group Driscoll’s expressed that they feel "honored" to be ranked second in Circana's ranking of top food and beverage brands. read more

The pear industry in South Africa has been looking for a variety of blushed pears to enhance its position in global markets for many years. read more

The main reasons for the partly poor harvest results were, as with the tree fruit harvest, a severe frost period in April 2024. This led to almost a complete crop failure, especially with the aronia berries. The harvest of currants and blackberries was also greatly affected. read more

"Since the plants are well-rested, a significantly higher production is expected, provided that the weather and other external factors are favorable," said the consulting company. "However, this increase brings significant challenges, such as ensuring a good..." read more

Produkcja awokado w Peru ma wzrosnąć o ponad 23 procent w 2025 roku. Zaledwie kilka dni przed rozpoczęciem sezonu, który trwa od lutego do września, oczekiwania na udaną kampanię są wysokie, według FreshFruit Peru. read more

Pink Lady Europe has set an ambitious target for 2030 to have 100 million people enjoying Pink Lady apples annually, according to the new president Bruno Bertheloz. read more

According to UNIKA, the module is aimed at all those interested in potatoes - from newcomers and career changers to experienced professionals in agriculture, trade, processing, as well as upstream and downstream sectors. No academic entry requirements are necessary. read more

Konsumpcja awokado w Europie znacząco wzrosła w 2023/24 roku, zgodnie z najnowszymi danymi Światowej Organizacji Awokado (WAO). read more

The law is set to be renewed later this year, which means that South African producers will benefit from the law at least for this export season before a new law is signed. Currently, South African fruit exporters are allowed to export their products duty-free. read more

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