Mateusz Janeczek is establishing a plantation on very light, almost sandy soils. Therefore - already experienced from past failures - he invested a lot in proper preparation of the site for blueberry cultivation. In the first stage, rows were marked out and then a plow was used. read more

The importance of women in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, the well-being of women and children through healthy and sustainable nutrition will be some of the topics discussed in a roundtable dedicated to conscious consumption of fruits and vegetables, which will involve the participation of the Association Le. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, is pleased to announce that Tesco has been named the apple retailer of the year for 2024. This award is given based on the sales of BAPL members to British supermarkets from September 2023 to the end of August 2024. read more

Tesco has been recognized as the leading retailer of UK-grown apples in the 2023/24 campaign by the industry body British Apples and Pears (BAPL). read more

An efficient sales promotion policy is essential in difficult times and crucial for successfully transitioning to a plant-based diet and achieving the goals of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy. In this context, the decision to read more

Camposol has strengthened its management team by appointing Pedro Aguilar as the senior manager of its avocado business unit. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

The fresh produce industry in Brazil is focusing on increasing sales in Europe, Asia, and North America, with exporters supporting renewed efforts to boost exports through the promotional platform Frutas do Brasil. read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interbranch organizations have emphasized the importance of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools in effectively boosting the consumption of fresh produce. read more

Now that New Zealand will be opening its market to Peruvian citrus exports, last week representatives from Peru's agriculture ministry and plant health authority met with their counterparts in New Zealand. During the meeting, they signed a working plan to facilitate the import of Peruvian citrus fruits. read more

Turkish citrus growers are anticipating low yields for citrus and easy-peeler varieties this season. Uncertainty continues to be high as the harvest approaches, with lemon prices still not set just days before the start of the campaign. read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

The disappearance of two thirds of vegetable producers would result in a smaller supply and rising prices for consumers. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is a very worrying sign. read more

In recent years, developments in the cultivation of plants and plant-based products, especially in the high-tech field of horticulture such as greenhouses and vertical farming, have been advancing rapidly. Experts have gathered a lot of experience and tested new technologies. read more

In the report "The Top 10 Nutrition Trends 2023," 170 leading nutrition experts conclude: "The fast food of our days is no longer greasy, but plant-based, digestible, and healthy." According to them, meat eaters are increasingly opting for a flexitarian diet. read more

Cosmic Crisp® achieved very good sales results. In the marketing season that ended in September, nearly 14,000 tons of apples were sold in the countries of Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. The signs for the new harvest, which is beginning these days, are promising. read more

The Italian cooperative Patfrut believes that there is a great potential to increase sales of locally sourced, pre-prepared vegetables to customers in the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry. read more

Cosmic Crisp had a successful end to the 2024 season, thanks to a comprehensive marketing campaign that included participation in various European Balloon Festivals. By the end of the sales season, nearly 14,000 tonnes of the branded apples will have been sold in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Scandinavia. read more

The plant breeding company Pairwise has successfully raised US$40 million in Series C funding. Their goal is to develop potentially groundbreaking new crops such as seedless blackberries and stoneless cherries using gene editing technology. read more

"In the state of Washington, we usually have less to deal with cold stress, but in the years 2023 and 2024, we had higher losses than normal," said Lee Kalcsits, an associate professor of horticulture at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). read more