On March 31st, the first box of local strawberries was harvested at the sustainable greenhouse of Obsthof Mann in the German Altes Land region. Owner Tobias Mann confirms that the first larger quantities of the Sonsation variety will be harvested and available on the market about a week later. "We intentionally read more

Everything is ready for the new Milan Design Week 2025. Fresh Del Monte, thanks to a format created by the agency ZooCom, will offer a fully enjoyable experience at the charming Verzeratt, a historic Milanese kiosk deeply rooted in the city's fruit and vegetable tradition, nestled in the heart of the city. read more

Cztery lata po zasadzeniu pierwszych drzew gruszy Eden w prowincji Lecce, niedawno wprowadzonej odmiany, która charakteryzuje się doskonałą zdolnością adaptacji do różnych warunków glebowych i klimatycznych, już z niecierpliwością oczekujemy kolejnego zbioru, szacowanego na koniec sierpnia. Drzewa są. read more

When inspecting strawberry plantations after winter, you may encounter various types of crown damage resulting from winter conditions and low temperatures. Some of them can significantly weaken the plants at the beginning of spring. Others are not as harmful and can be easily remedied. read more

Macfrut is much more than just a trade fair: it is a year-round exploration of the global fruit and vegetable supply chain, leading to its main event from Tuesday, May 6th to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

On many highbush blueberry plantations, several varieties usually grow. This is also the case at the Blueberry Factory project, where we already have over twenty different new varieties of this species. Through cooperation with companies such as Yara Poland, we have successfully arranged fertilization (top dressing) in such a way that the plants receive all the necessary nutrients. read more

Spring is a time of intense work on strawberry plantations, but also a period of anxiety - especially for those who have to face the risk of frost. In recent years, weather variability, frequent temperature drops, and strong winds have forced growers to implement read more

Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe, sun-kissed tomato—bursting with flavor, vibrant in color, and rich in nutrients. Now, imagine that tomato comes from Morocco, a country where agriculture is not just a business, but a passion. Moroccan tomatoes are more than an export product; they are a read more

Anecoop, the largest second-tier fruit and vegetable cooperative in Spain, has joined the newly established national brand, Cooperative Product, created by the association of agri-food cooperatives of Spain, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias. read more

The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

By including halls 12 and 14 of the Madrid exhibition center, Fruit Attraction 2025 will not only expand its exhibition area to over 70,000 m2, but also improve the organization of the fair through a more efficient division by geographical regions. read more

Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

He then continued, "Rather, I believe that the solution for our products, I'm talking about fruits and vegetables, lies in lifting the countless bans on the use of active ingredients that no longer allow us to defend our production. We, the actors of the sector, read more

A new linerless packaging has been introduced for Adrian Scripps' Kanzi apples. read more

Apeam, the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue exporting avocados to the US despite President Trump’s recent statement on tariffs. Mexican avocados will maintain a 0 percent tariff as long as they comply with the regulations. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more

This is the verdict of Philippe Binard, General Delegate of the industry association Freshfel Europe, who shared his thoughts on the announcement of the US President with Fruitnet. read more

In the first fields, the premium vegetables are already being harvested. Initially, according to the LWK, it is expected that the harvest quantities will only grow slowly. Asparagus from heated facilities is increasingly being supplemented by harvest quantities from triple-covered areas, but the quantities remain. read more

At the end of March, there were still around 4,461 tons of organic apples in storage. This is 2,923 tons more than in March of last year and 1,586 tons more than in March of the record year 2023. Only 39.4% of the quantity stored at the end of October has been marketed so far. read more