M&S has launched a new trial to autonomously farm parsnips, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of crops. read more

Hortgro has warned that disruptions at South African container ports, particularly in Cape Town, will once again be a concern during the upcoming South African stonefruit export season. read more

Fairtrade is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its sustainable banana program, which aims to guarantee that workers on certified banana plantations worldwide earn at least the living wage for their country, while also assisting retailers in meeting their sustainable banana commitments. read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

In potato cultivation, Bavaria is the second most important cultivation area in Germany after Lower Saxony. In 2024, Bavarian farmers are estimated to have harvested 1.5 million tons of potatoes. This is 2.6% more than the previous year. However, the average for the years 2018 to 2023 shows a decrease. read more

Accordingly, the harvest year for tree fruits in Thuringia is classified as significantly below average due to frost events in spring and the resulting yield losses. Thuringian fruit growers estimate an apple yield of 4.4 for this year. read more

This quantity, as reefertrends reports, reflects a growth of around 60% compared to the previous year and an increase of just over 50% when considering the average of the first eight months of the last five years (2019-2023). The high levels of storage raise significant concerns. read more

The Dutch marketing company The Greenery has announced that it will be supplying Savoy pointed cabbage to the supermarket chain Jumbo for the first time this fall. This decision comes in response to the increasing demand for plant-based foods among younger adult consumers. read more

Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU. read more

The Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. confirms that the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) essentially acknowledges the long-standing efforts in the fight against social dumping and for fair competition conditions in European road freight transport. The only exception is the obligation to return. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

With a market share of 16% in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has solidified its position as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries from Peru. Fruit Attraction offers an excellent opportunity to update existing and potential customers on the progress of the company's proprietary program. read more

One of Europe's first blueberry plantations was established in the Spanish region of Asturias in 1968. With the assistance of what is now known as Serida, a cultivation experiment was initiated using plants imported from the United States. This initiative was ahead of its time, as blueberries were not well-known in the area at that time. read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

In wholesale markets, and beyond, there is a clear change of season that welcomes all autumnal products. To indicate which are the best to buy, The Shopping Bag, a service by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with, is on the case. read more

Po niezwykłym roku dla rolnictwa we wschodniej części Karoliny Północnej, zbiory batatów rozpoczęły się w pierwszym tygodniu września. Ciężka susza rozpoczęła się pod koniec maja i trwała aż do początku lipca. "Wreszcie przerwał ją nieustępliwy deszcz" - mówi Jacy Barnes Clapp z Farm Pak Products. Od tego czasu... read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand-based company leading in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is returning to Fruit Attraction this year at IFEMA Madrid from October 8th to 10th. Visit them at Pavilion 10, Stand D15 to see their kiwifruit on display and celebrate their over 25 years of success. read more

On Thursday, October 3rd, the 2024/2025 French endive campaign was launched by the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF). The event provided an opportunity to review the previous campaign and discuss priorities for the next one. APEF chairman Philippe Bréhon was delighted to read more