Amidst the lush, rolling hills of Mao, a little girl would hurry home from school, her footsteps quickening as the scent of fresh earth and wildflowers filled the air. Her parents, hardworking farmers, would be in the fields; she would eagerly lend a hand, carrying baskets of fruits and. read more

Europe's mushroom cultivation is a strategic agricultural sector that blends tradition with innovation. This sector produces approximately one million tonnes of mushrooms annually, offering a significant source of income for thousands of farmers. Additionally, mushrooms provide a healthy and sustainable food product. read more

The Pears from Rincón de Soto, upon receiving this distinctive for the fourth consecutive time,

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Nunhems, the horticultural seed brand of BASF, marks a major milestone with the presentation of Pantani, a Spanish cucumber variety with absence of star at the fruit.

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A video by content creator Jaskarn Singh Sidhu has gone viral, amassing 12 million views for its comedic take on sophisticated eating habits. The clip humorously showcases a woman in a posh restaurant eating a banana with a fork and butter knife. She delicately trims the ends, peels the banana, read more

Sorma Group, a leading technical partner for fruit and vegetable operators in post-harvest processing and packaging, is participating this year at Marca by Bolognafiere as an exhibitor (today and tomorrow, January 15-16, Hall 29, Stand D72). This is the only trade fair dedicated to this sector. read more

Planasa, a leading company in the agri-food sector specializing in the research of plant varieties and nurseries in the berries category, announced today the appointment

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This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decline in wholesale prices for carrots in Ukraine. Producers are stating that they are now sorting through their current stock of root vegetables more frequently, with rejection rates notably higher than before. read more

Brazil has solidified its position as a key player in the international fresh fruit market, with exports surpassing 1 million tons and generating revenues exceeding $1.287 billion in 2024. This represents a 3% increase in revenue, despite a slight 0.85% decrease in export volume compared to the previous year. read more

Obecnie prawie 40 procent populacji dorosłych należy do pokolenia Z lub Millenialsów, znanych także jako Pokolenie Wygody. Do 2030 roku, ta grupa będzie stanowić ponad połowę populacji dorosłych. Przemysł truskawkowy skoncentrował się w szczególności na tej grupie konsumentów. Dlaczego? read more

Fam Stumabo is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025, taking place from 5 to 7 February in Berlin. Fruit Logistica is a trade show dedicated to the fresh produce industry. Join Fam Stumabo as they present their innovative fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, aimed at helping processors achieve precision and efficiency. read more

BEHR AG has plenty of reasons to celebrate at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The family-owned company is commemorating its 130th anniversary in 2025. At the shared booth of the producer organization Mecklenburger Ernte GmbH, visitors can expect not only a glimpse into the upcoming season, but also read more

Apples remain the most plentiful fruit harvested in Germany. However, fruit-growing businesses experienced a significantly lower apple harvest in 2024, producing 872,000 tonnes. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this amounted to 122,900 tonnes or a 12.4% decrease compared to previous years. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a company specializing in the global avocado industry and value-added fresh food, has announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ending October 31, 2024. The company has also highlighted changes in its business structure following the divestiture of its. read more

Sainsbury's is transitioning its own-brand twin-pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper, a move that they claim will ultimately eliminate 20.2 million pieces of plastic per year once fully implemented. read more

Bollo, a brand under the Bollo Natural Fruit agri-food company, is set to launch the second phase of its ‘Focus on the good stuff’ marketing campaign this week. read more

The growth was achieved despite challenging market conditions such as rising production costs and a fluctuating growing season, it is stated. The volume of strawberries traded was reportedly 32,000 tons, which is 11% higher than in 2023. read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

Caña Nature, a company based in Granada that produces guacamole, gazpacho, and other vegetable-based products, has named Beatriz Molina as its new manager. She takes over from the outgoing manager, Javier Valverde. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA is the perfect stage to present innovative varieties, says Sakata: Orionit F1 is the first butternut squash with resistance to Didymella (IR); Kai F1 is a dark zucchini with resistance to the New Delhi virus; Txeco F1 is a large, blocky bell pepper with. read more