Port International, a premium fruits and vegetables provider, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru. The chosen Peruvian producers focus on growing top-quality organic and Fairtrade bananas specifically for the European market. read more

Growers and industry partners are cordially invited to visit Hazera's extensive demo field on September 24-26, 2024. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of field vegetables, including selections from their sister companies Vilmorin and HM.Clause. The event will also showcase top varieties of different fruits under a tent. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

While plums and yellow peaches are the main stone fruit items for the industry in California during the fall, other stone fruit items will be finishing up soon. Historically, peaches in the state have been available until October, and plums even later. However, the duration of availability for both items depends on the weather and the quality of the products. read more

The first Sicilian Demo Farm, a collaboration between Ferrero and its Ferrero Hazelnut Company division, and Korilsud srl, has just been inaugurated. It is a prototype hazelnut grove that will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of the best agronomic, social, and. read more

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) has introduced a unique admission letter made of a high-tech carbon fiber composite that is just 0.2 millimeters thick, yet sharp enough to cut fruit. This innovative material, known as "black gold," is typically used in rockets and aircraft. read more

Tell the story of fruits and vegetables in an empathetic and emotional way, involving the consumer as a first-person participant and making them part of a unique and memorable shopping experience. Explain the benefits of fruits and vegetables and promote the products by talking about quality rather than price. read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

The season of pumpkins, the quintessential time of the year, kicks off with high expectations for this vegetable, whose consumption trend continues to rise. This is reflected in the campaign data, as stated by Joaquín Navarro, responsible for pumpkin development at Sakata Seed Ibérica: "the." read more

Sezon na greckie brzoskwinie i nektarynki dobiegł końca. Już było niewiele owoców pozostawionych nieskubanych z powodu wczesnej dojrzałości i zbiorów w tym sezonie, ale po ostatnim silnym burzowym weekendzie niemal nic nie zostało, ponieważ wiosenne wichury spowodowały znaczne szkody w sadach w Macedonii Zachodniej. read more

Defra is proposing to delay EU fruit and vegetable border checks until July 2025 following persistent lobbying by the UK trade organization, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC). read more

A new campaign has been launched to increase the consumption of nectarines, peaches, kiwifruit, and persimmons. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew 65% in value and 34% in volume. read more

The Philippines may regain its previously dominant share of South Korea's banana market if a free trade agreement between the two countries, as anticipated, is ratified soon. read more

The Egyptian Exporters Association (EEA) is planning to showcase the variety of fresh produce from Egypt and the strategic location of the country as a sourcing partner at the upcoming Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid next month. read more

Both the harvest quantity and the yield per hectare are slightly below the average of the past six years (2018 to 2023; 380,000 t, 32 t/ha). About 40% of the apples to be harvested come from the varieties Elstar (55,000 t), Gala (39,000 t), Jonagold (32,000 t) and... read more

Dwa holenderskie firmy, specjaliści od oprogramowania QC z firmy Experience Fruit Quality (EFQ) i producent komór do dojrzewania De Laat, połączyły siły, aby stworzyć RipeWise, innowacyjny pakiet rozwiązań zaprojektowany, by zrewolucjonizować proces dojrzewania owoców. read more

After reaching a peak in the cultivation area in 2021, the cultivation area for these four greenhouse vegetable types has decreased in recent years. This information comes from the publication "Nederland in cijfers". The majority (over 43%) was used for growing tomatoes. read more

Most of the 13,500 hectares of strawberries in Florida are grown in Hillsborough, Polk, and Manatee counties. For over a decade, Florida farmers have been using the Strawberry Advisory System (SAS) developed by UF/IFAS, which tells them when to spray fungicides to prevent. read more

The cultivation mushrooms mainly thrive on substrate bags made of cereal straw, in large halls and stacked on high shelves. For a good development, the oyster mushroom needs sufficient light. The harvest is done by breaking or cutting the entire cluster. read more