Albritton Fruit Farms, known for its popular blueberry and flower picking experiences among local families in Sarasota County, has been acquired by Sarasota County's Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in a deal worth $19 million. The purchase includes the farm's 341 acres. read more

Fresh Del Monte launches an engaging initiative for the green, yellow, and red kiwi season: a limited edition packaging, the result of the renewed partnership with the animated franchise Miraculous by Miraculous Corp. Also starting is a contest exclusively for the Italian territory. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

W Antigui i Barbudzie została wprowadzona nowa inicjatywa o nazwie "Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean", której celem jest rozwiązanie problemów, z którymi borykają się plantatorzy batatów, w tym zagrożenia ze strony czerwca batatowego. Ten regionalny projekt ma na celu zwiększenie zrównoważonej uprawy. read more

The pip fruit industry in New Zealand has launched a five-year project to find more effective ways to manage the bronze beetle, a pest that affects apple quality by harming fruitlets. Apples and Pears New Zealand has dedicated $598,370 towards this development. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Mexico's mango season has come to an end, and the offshore season has begun with import volumes increasing week by week. Brazil began shipping in August and, up until last week, the country had shipped 5.7 million boxes out of a total projected volume of 7.6 million boxes for the season. read more

With the peak export season approaching, especially for fruits destined for the holidays, shipping costs are expected to rise due to limited cargo availability starting in November. In order to meet the cold chain requirements for perishable goods, Beijing Sino-Agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a provider of temperature data... read more

For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a gradual increase," says Ive Lambert from Starfruit, who notes that offering niche products in the exotic segment will become increasingly... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, has announced the sale of its Fresh Leaf Farms brand and operations to First Leaf Farms. read more

The trend calculation shows only a minimal annual production growth of 0.1%. Despite some fluctuations, this indicates a largely stable production volume. Far ahead of other production countries, China has been consistently ranked at the top position for years. In the year... read more

Pink Lady apples has launched a new campaign in the UK with the aim of generating excitement around lunchtime. read more

Brazilian fruit exports increased by 8.51% in value between January and August 2024 compared to the same period last year, despite experiencing a 3.34% decrease in volume. read more

This is intended to reflect the faculty's changed academic focus. "With the name change, we want to emphasize that in addition to agricultural sciences, nutrition and engineering sciences are also central pillars of our research and teaching," explained Dean Prof. read more

In recent years, there have been several trends observed in the European citrus market. One such trend is the increasing demand for organic citrus fruits, driven by a growing consumer preference for organic and sustainable products. Another trend is the rising popularity of specialty citrus varieties, such as blood oranges and Meyer lemons, which are valued for their unique flavors and characteristics. Additionally, there is a growing focus on transparency and traceability in the citrus supply chain, with consumers seeking information about the origins and production practices of the fruits they purchase. Overall, these trends indicate a shift towards more diverse, sustainable, and high-quality citrus products in the European market. read more

In addition to the University of Osnabrück, the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) is also involved in this project, which started in August of this year and will run until March 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

With a clear mandate, vision, and strategy, Janine Luten, together with the employees, management, and board, has succeeded in creating an association and a professionally operating organization, as stated by GroentenFruit Huis. "We would like to thank Janine for her efforts." read more

The Dutch trade organization GroentenFruit Huis has announced that Janine Luten will step down as its general director after four and a half years, with the current director of public affairs, Richard Schouten, assuming the role. read more