From a June 2024 US salmonella outbreak that led to hospitalizations in 34 states linked to cucumbers to Europe-wide Salmonella cases traced to contaminated lettuce, the issue of food safety has gained prominence in recent months, keeping this all-important topic ever-present in consumers' minds. read more

Rośliny truskawek rozwijają się dobrze dzięki "idealnym" warunkom świetlnym w Kencie, informuje organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers, gdy zbliża się start brytyjskiego sezonu jagodowego. read more

Accelerating supply chains and enhancing connectivity through digital innovation was the focus of the initial Logistics Hub session on the last day of this year's Fruit Logistica. read more

The blueberry export season in Chile for 2024/25 has concluded with a 5% increase in shipments. Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee, announced that over 90,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries were exported, which is 12% higher than the initially estimated volume. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has acquired a majority stake in the Uganda-based avocado oil supplier Avolio as part of its strategy to expand into "high-value specialty ingredients". The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. read more

SoilPoint Humic Co has announced a three-way partnership with Cornish Mutual Assurance and Terrafarmer Agriculture Co. read more

Current poverty measurements overlook a crucial aspect of human well-being: adequate nutrition. A research team from the University of Göttingen, in collaboration with Misereor, has developed a new method for measuring poverty. It demonstrates whether people have adequate access to… read more

One of the main efforts of ProHass is carried out through the World Avocado Organization (WAO), responsible for promoting avocados in Europe, and the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC), responsible for promoting avocado consumption in the United States. Thanks read more

Since April 8th, it has been called "Roll up your sleeves, fill the earth, sow seeds - and then marvel" as 3,100 raised beds in kindergartens across Germany will be planted with lettuce, cucumbers, and other vegetables in the coming weeks and months. This meaningful project is aimed at children in. read more

An agritech startup CapsiBreed has entered into a noteworthy commercial agreement with the Dutch seed company Erma Zaden. This strategic partnership is considered a major milestone in the advancement and expansion of CapsiBreed's crop improvement technology. read more

In 2024, the lowest harvest quantity since 2016 was recorded (back then: 18,174 tons). By calculation, one kilogram of asparagus was harvested per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2024 (population as of December 31, 2023). At the beginning of the survey in 2012, the harvest quantity was 17,035 tons. read more

Brazilian Hass avocado producers are celebrating the opening of new strategic markets in 2024 as global consumer demand for the green fruit continues to grow. Japan, Chile, Costa Rica, and India all approved Brazilian avocado exports last year. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more

This year, the warm weather has accelerated the harvest by about two weeks. Prices for fresh asparagus are currently high. For a kilogram of white asparagus from Polish cultivation, prices range between 40 PLN and 50 PLN (approximately 9 to 11 Euros), while imported green asparagus costs 32 PLN. read more

Shane Kingston, Chief Operating Officer of Apples at T&G, says that the premium apples of the ENVY™ brand are of exceptional quality this season and customers around the world are eagerly awaiting their arrival. read more

India continues to emerge as a promising market for the global fresh produce industry. With a expanding middle class, rising health awareness, and a growing demand for premium fruits like avocados and blueberries, both India's import sector and domestic production are on the rise. read more

The leading US avocado producer-distributor, Mission Produce, has expanded its product offering to include a four-count honey mango clamshell packed with fruit from Mexico. read more

The Mallorcan potato export campaign, mainly led by Mateu Export, started later than usual this year due to unfavorable weather conditions in March. Operations at the Sa Sort Llarga farm began last week, with plans for the campaign to run until June. Joan Mateu, the manager, emphasized that read more

Ilya Bereznyuk, managing partner of Agro and Food Communications, pointed out that restricting lemon exports from Turkey will not affect prices in Russia. In an interview, Bereznyuk stated, "Besides Turkey, lemons are also imported to Russia from Argentina, South Africa, China, Egypt, Morocco, Uzbekistan." read more

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) have announced a collaborative initiative to create strawberry genetics specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. The project will utilize AI-based breeding techniques, superior germplasm, and valuable commercial production knowledge. read more