British artist Lucy Sparrow presented her "Blessed Be the Fruit" installation at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, featuring more than 20,000 felt sculptures of fruits and vegetables. With Fatboy Slim onboard as a whimsical greengrocer, Sparrow's market-inspired display celebrates purity and the beauty of nature. read more

The planting of garlic crops, done in the fall for harvesting in spring, has been completed. The acreage is expected to be similar to last year, which was low, despite better prospects. read more

Based on the CAP 68 design, the new machine is capable of cutting larger cabbages and comes with enhanced hygiene features. With a wider feeder and bigger rotary blade, the CAP 350 can handle white or red cabbages with a diameter of up to 350 mm. The capacity of the CAP 350 is approximately double that of its predecessor. read more

In 2024, the Kurdistan Region's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone by exporting over a million tons of fruits and vegetables to central and southern Iraq. Official data shows that around 41,000 trucks were involved in this process, facilitated by support letters from Erbil's agricultural directorate. read more

Let's pretend we are in a city market, a few centuries ago: what would the fruit and vegetables in front of us look like? Certainly not the same as today, and of course, we are not referring to packaging and such, but to the shape, color, and taste of the fruit itself. In fact, in earlier centuries fruits and vegetables would have likely been smaller, more varied in shape and color, and possibly with stronger, more intense flavors due to being grown in a more natural and diverse environment. read more

Coinciding with the beginning of the avocado harvest in the Valencian Community, consumers now have access to this product under the new Aguacates CV brand. Supermercados Masymas is selling its first batches of avocados with this label, which are being marketed through the operators Alcoaxarquía and Anecoop. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta has consistently emphasized the increasing significance of Club apples in its strategic positioning plan, both verbally and through its actions. Over the years, Club apple production has become a key aspect of VIP's operations. read more

Peru has recently marked a historic milestone in its exports by carrying out a maritime shipment of fresh fruit using the break-bulk system, as reported by fruitnet.com. This mode of transportation differs from the traditional use of containers, as goods are. read more

Rynki azjatyckich wiśni były trudne w tym roku, według Sama Vasali z Sai World. Istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na większe rozmiary, ale nie tak bardzo na mniejsze. Sam eksportuje wiśnie z Tasmanii na rynki azjatyckie. "Rozmiar owoców z Tasmanii jest dobry, ale rynki azjatyckie... read more

The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers is hosting a technical conference in February to explore the utilization of data in the fruit industry. read more

Companies that register their young employees for this exclusive event in Berlin on February 7th provide their junior staff with an intensive insight into the diversity of the national and international fruit trade. Representatives from various sectors will be available to answer questions. read more

Haith, the UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling machinery, has announced the retirement of Mick Haith after 47 years with the company. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), an initiative aimed at promoting imports in Germany, will present various companies and products from emerging and developing countries at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

The revenue of REO Veiling increased by approximately 4% in 2024 to around 250 million euros. However, due to difficult weather conditions last year, the supply of fruits and vegetables was 6% lower than in 2023. Tomatoes are the most important product for the revenue of REO Veiling. read more

"Now it's up to the specialist audience," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 – and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year." read more

Fruit Logistica has announced the finalists for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. The judges have narrowed down nearly 70 entries to select five nominations each for the final round of the Fruit Logistica Award (FLIA) and FLIA Technology prize, which was introduced last year to celebrate. read more

"Now it's up to the industry professionals," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 - and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year. read more

"We need to cultivate plants that can withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves if we want to meet the food demand of populations in regions most threatened by yield losses due to global warming," said Katherine Meacham-Hensold. read more

The Polish berry group Fieldstone is looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism. This family-run company cultivates raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, but is most renowned for its cranberry production, being the largest producer of this fruit in Europe. read more

Furthermore, the new HELICAL washing machine HEWA 4000 is being introduced for the first time for washing salad, vegetables, and fruits. It is also optimized for hygiene and quick cleaning, and processes up to 4 tons of product per hour. read more