The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has met with representative organizations of the potato sector to review the progress of the season, which is nearing its end. According to the latest data from September 2024, potato production has reached 1,933,963 tons, which is a 0.6% increase. read more

Spice, Summer Glow, and Summer Bliss. read more

The presentations of innovations from selected exhibitors for Fruit Logistica 2025 are already available online. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to address some of the major challenges related to climate change and the shortage of skilled labor. read more

SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

From the organic sector, Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland emphasized the stability of the organic onion market, noting consistent quality and supply. However, he mentioned that Mexican organic white onions will be introduced in 2-3 weeks, with organic red and yellow varieties to follow. read more

It is truly a brand new innovation, that of the Igp Cauliflower from the Piana del Sele that made its debut in large-scale retail from December 2024, with a distinctive cardboard pack, in the new sales point that Tosano has opened in the province of. read more

The seed company Capgen Seeds has presented at a field day held on December 4th and 5th their new introduction in tomato with resistance to the rugose virus, the pear tomato.

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W tym tygodniu na ukraińskim rynku zaobserwowano wzrost cen białej kapusty, jak donoszą analitycy projektu EastFruit. Głównym powodem pozytywnego trendu cen w tej branży był zauważalny wzrost popytu. Jednak sytuacja ta przeważyła tylko w segmencie. read more

12th Strawberry Conference Program read more

After revealing the ability to describe apples using all five senses, the campaign "A world beyond the apple. European taste experience" focuses on audio and podcasts to delve into and detail new aspects related to this fruit. It does so by telling a story in a. read more

New food labeling regulations will come into effect starting from the New Year. According to EU directives, soon we will no longer see terms like "premium" or "highest quality" on the packaging of fruits and vegetables.

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Climate change and extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly frequent today, cause enormous damage to crops, making it essential to adopt effective strategies to ensure a rapid recovery of productive potential and a restoration of the plants' vegetative process. read more

At Marni Fruit, the Dutch and Belgian Sinterklaas celebrations have little impact on the demand for mandarins. "Most of our mandarins are sold for export, where Sinterklaas is not a factor," says Erik-Jan Thur. He describes mandarin sales as "reasonable to good." In particular, leaf mandarins are popular. read more

Managing the shelf-life of broccoli is always a challenge: between weight loss, browning, and unpleasant odors, the risk of having a product on the shelves that does not meet consumer expectations is high. The preservation of broccoli is linked to the characteristics of the product but is often a difficult task. read more

In September, the Schmitz-Hübsch fruit-growing business from Bornheim-Merten (North Rhine-Westphalia) became the first fruit grower in Germany to be sustainably certified with the Fair'n Green seal. Schmitz-Hübsch is the oldest German fruit-growing business with plantation cultivation and is currently the only one in the country to have received this certification. read more

British greenhouse growers are urging the government to support UK businesses to stay afloat and ensure that domestically grown salad crops continue to be available on British shelves. read more

Wilco van den Berg comments on LinkedIn that France's main import period for cherries and strawberries does not fall in the winter anyway, citing Eurostat: According to Eurostat, France imported 8,000 tons of cherries throughout the year 2023, with 85% of that occurring between May and July. read more

Trends shaping the market for dried fruit snacks include consumer prioritization of health and wellness, innovation in dried fruit snacks with new unique flavor profiles, the increase in vegan and plant-based diets, and the rising demand for. read more

On January 23, 2025, it's that time again. The diverse program will focus in the morning on the current work of the Federal Specialist Group for Fruit Growing as well as the Asian hornet, which is spreading in northern Bavaria. Just before lunch, the members' meeting takes place. read more

Niderland's largest fruit grower cooperative, Fruitmasters, has introduced Sonrosa, a new brand identity for what they describe as a "hybrid strawberry of the future". read more