Integrating modern technologies and microbiological products in blueberry cultivation brings promising results. This includes, for example, creating a soil environment that helps protect blueberry plants from root system damage.

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Agrovision changed its name this week to Fruitist. Why? Many believe the berry powerhouse is gearing up to go public – some say as early as June – in what could be one of the fastest and most exciting IPOs in the history of the fresh produce business. A change of name isn’t essential, read more

The last session of the Fresh Produce Forum at Fruit Logistica 2025 gathered experts to discuss strategies for exporting and importing in the constantly evolving global fresh produce market. read more

The kiwifruit marketer Dorì International has revealed a brand refresh and updated marketing strategy in order to capitalize on the increasing global demand for the product. read more

At this year's Macfrut trade show in Rimini, Italy, post-harvest technology company AgroFresh will showcase a new tool that allows growers to scan their fruit and determine the optimal time for harvesting, without causing any damage to the product. read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global market leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified... read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified" read more

SHP Group has donated boxes of fresh fruit to hundreds of schoolchildren and families in celebration of National Banana Day. read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple exporter in New Zealand, is adjusting to environmental uncertainty and meeting market demands by making proactive investments in premium fruit varieties, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability. read more

Prof. Ian Small from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space and the School of Molecular Sciences at UWA said that the project team is working on the development of plants with "complete nutrition" that could sustain human health in space for an entire year. read more

reefertrends reports this, citing a report from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). According to the report, the decline in exports is primarily attributed to the reduction in activities of Grupo Sol, which announced in October last year that it would be scaling back production. read more

A special first moment was on April 17, when the breeder Limgroup purchased a crate of Sonrosa® from FruitMasters for 1,000 euros from strawberry breeder Jan van den Elzen in Uden. The proceeds from this crate were donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which focuses on conserving wildlife, including pandas and. read more

In addition to German cauliflower from overwinter production, cauliflower from the Benelux region and France is also available at the market, causing prices to decrease. In the current 17th week, a 6-pack of cauliflower from France costs an average at the German wholesale markets. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up is coming back to Bangkok on 25 June, providing fresh produce professionals with a valuable opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and discover business prospects in the rapidly expanding ASEAN markets. read more

More than 1,800 attendees and industry players participated in the sixth edition of the Global Cherry Summit, organized by the Chilean Fruit Cherries Committee, Frutas de Chile, and the Yentzen Group. Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, emphasized the sector's need for coordination and collaboration. read more

"We didn't lose a farm. We built a prototype, and we learned what it takes." That's how Lasse Carlsen, Founding Director of Copenhagen-based Bygaard, announced the sale of the company's first full-scale urban mushroom farm on Refshaleøen. The move marked a pivotal transition from proof of concept to commercial operation. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more