Voltz Maraîchage specializes in selecting and breeding vegetable varieties, as well as aromatic plants. The seed company offers a diverse range of over twenty species, including basil, which currently represents 60-75% of herb consumption in Europe. "We have been developing basil varieties since the company was founded." read more

The University of California, Davis, has entered into new agreements to license over a dozen of its globally renowned strawberry varieties to growers in countries around the world. read more

Turners & Growers (T&G) Global is set to shut down its cold storage center in Dunedin, New Zealand, as reported by the Otago Daily Times. read more

Driscoll’s has launched its berry brand in the UK with a 'Devoted to Delicious' campaign to showcase its commitment to "exceptional taste and quality". read more

Spicy-hot, minty-fresh, nutty-bitter, or lemony-delicate - fresh herbs create real flavor explosions in the kitchen when used correctly. Both hobby and professional chefs appreciate this and are increasingly experimenting with tried and true flavors. read more

The French fresh fruit and vegetable association Interfel will be keeping the Olympic spirit alive at this year's Fruit Attraction with its brand-new 'Olympicnic' theme. read more

Post-harvest specialist Citrosol will present its innovative CATsystem, a smart application system designed to guarantee the efficiency of post-harvest treatments, at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair next month. read more

Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

The Australian supermarket chain Coles has announced that it will provide customers with recycled cardboard boxes instead of single-use plastic bags for their fruit and vegetable purchases as part of an eight-week trial. read more

The South African berry industry, which has traditionally relied on Europe and the UK, has been quietly working to expand its access to markets in the East for a while now. read more

Reybanpac, the largest banana producer in Ecuador and the second largest exporter, was honored for its export profile at the PremioeXpor 2024 gala, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Po raz trzeci w ciągu kilku miesięcy znaleziono znaczną ilość kokainy w skrzynkach bananów w sklepach detalicznych w Europie. read more

During this period, every purchase of organic fruits and vegetables supports the educational program Vegetable Academy. Aldi Süd customers can actively contribute to promoting nutrition education for children in Germany while shopping. read more

Cultipalta, a company owned by the top tropical fruit importer and distributor Cultivar, has inaugurated a new ripening facility in Mercabarna, Barcelona's wholesale market. The facility specializes in the ripening, selection, packaging, and distribution of avocados and mangoes. read more

Supermarkets have been celebrating their success in selling British apples over the past year. read more

Since 2015, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has been conducting an annual study in collaboration with the Forsa research institute, surveying consumers about their wishes, preferences, and habits regarding nutrition. read more

This year, between April and September 2024, QS conducted unannounced audits on harvest hygiene at 30 producer farms that have QS certification for the cultivation of asparagus, strawberries, and lettuce. The results of these audits are now available. read more

Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

Yuksel Seeds will once again be present at Fruit Attraction 2024, the main international fair in the sector, which will celebrate its 16th edition in Madrid from October 8 to 10. read more