The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

The technical manager of Tesco, fruit and melon expert James Cackett, has been working with seed companies for 18 years to find new and rare varieties that customers can enjoy. read more

The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage. read more

The increase in sales, as reported by freshfruitportal, is attributed to the growing number of health-conscious consumers and the expanding middle class who are becoming aware of the value of healthy foods and their health benefits. read more

"Since 2005, the district association of fruit and gardening clubs in the district of Reutlingen (KOV) has been working to preserve the legacy of Eduard Lucas. This work aims to bring both the Eduard Lucas House and traditional orchard cultivation to the forefront in Reutlingen and the surrounding region." read more

This year, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is starting the domestic apple harvest particularly early. Due to the very good fruit set and the challenging weather conditions experienced so far this season, Pfalzmarkt growers - who specialize in apple and fruit cultivation - are expecting a good apple harvest. read more

The Valencian avocado season has ended with an estimated 50% increase in harvest compared to the previous season, thanks to the vegetative development of the plants and the entry into production of new investments. This positive balance was reported by the Association. read more

ASAJA Murcia anticipates a 20% decrease in lemon production for the fino variety and a 30% decrease for the verna variety in the upcoming season. This decline is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, restrictions on irrigation water quality, pest and disease outbreaks, and reduced crop yield. read more

Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Krajowe Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przedsiębiorców Czosnku (ANPCA), największe hiszpańskie i europejskie stowarzyszenie producentów i przedsiębiorców czosnku, powierzchnia przeznaczona pod uprawę czosnku w 2024 roku zmniejszyła się o około 14% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Spadek był większy. read more

At the Fossa Eugenia growers' association, the new celeriac crop has begun. Fossa member Berden Agro BV specializes in celeriac. Last week in Venlo, the last tubers from storage were processed on the conveyor belt, and the switch to the new crop was made immediately. Currently, the supply is on schedule. read more

Annual pre-festival meeting with the productive and entrepreneurial world of Giarratana to present the details of the 2024 edition of the Giarratana Onion Festival, which once again confirms a trilogy of days dedicated to taste and entertainment. read more

Sezon egipskich granatów rozpoczął się właśnie i potrwa do listopada. Abdelkader Al Alhaboney, egipski producent i eksporter różnych świeżych produktów spożywczych, oczekuje "normalnego sezonu pomimo nietypowego kontekstu". Plantator mówi: "Nalegamy na produkcję granatów pomimo rosnącej read more

The 53 male and female farmers of Ferme des Arches are introducing their new brand: "Les Paysans de l'Arche." This producer organization specializes in garlic, onion, and shallot condiments that are 100% locally grown and of French origin, produced in the Beauce and Drôme regions. read more

"There's a lot that we need to do to turn the ship around," said Michelle Phillips, the CEO of the state-owned port and rail authority Transnet Group, addressing delegates at the International Fresh Produce Association's annual Southern Africa Conference. Many of them attended the event with the specific goal of. read more

Although the quality of organic bananas remains high, there is a shortage of supply from certain banana-producing regions. This, combined with the high prices of bananas from Mexico, has resulted in a significant portion of bananas being directed to domestic markets in banana-growing regions. read more

The turning point has now been completed for the watermelon and melon campaign, and to understand the current dynamics and future strategies within the department, we interviewed Germano Fabiani, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at Coop Italia (pictured in the opening photo). read more

A promising season is anticipated in the San Lorenzo Valley, Piura, where around ten thousand mango producers cultivate this fruit on 30,000 hectares of land. Darío Castillo, president of the San Lorenzo Users Board, is expecting a harvest of 400,000 tons of mangoes this year. However, he has... read more

The Del Monte Summer Tour is kicking off, an itinerant event that will visit three Italian regions with six stops. The branded Del Monte truck and eBikes will catch the attention of beachgoers, who will be able to taste fresh fruit and quench their thirst with Pineapple Crush. read more