The demand for space at the exhibition is high. read more

The UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce has signed an agreement with the fruit and vegetable marketer Coregeo to distribute the broccoli brand Tenderstem Purple to its UK foodservice customers. read more

Annually in Germany, approximately 11 million tons of food waste are generated along the entire food supply chain, with 6.5 million tons of that coming from households alone. This includes unavoidable items such as fruit and nut shells, coffee grounds, and bones, but food waste also includes... read more

Meanwhile, according to Olivier Lefebvre, responsible for the Brands department at Star Fruits, there is no longer any need to explain the virtues of plums to retailers. And yet: "With their mix of sweetness, crunch, and juiciness, they promise a true delight," convincing with their "juicy texture." read more

In November of last year, the supervisory board of FruitMasters and the board of directors of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed to initiate a process to explore potential cooperation paths. The potential collaboration was aimed at promoting growth ambitions and strengthening their joint position as... read more

This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability" read more

After an above-average warm start to the year (January, February, and March), extreme frost events followed. In combination with vegetation starting around three weeks earlier than usual, a week-long frost from April 16 caused severe damage. read more

In comparison to the regulations for the last school year, the share of organic products and the compensation for suppliers have been adjusted. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality, and Nature, Femke Wiersma, to the Lower House. In the national strategy for... read more

Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Raspberries, blackberries, red currants, and gooseberries also started ripening ahead of schedule. According to forecasts from the State Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the fruit industry can expect a moderately good berry harvest this year. read more

Berries Australia has announced the appointment of Jesse White as the organization's general manager for Asia. read more

"I have green fingers and it calms me to work with plants," says Roedolf van der Merwe, entrepreneur and founder of Eat Your Greens. He is a supplier of "a little bit of everything" on several small, rented Gauteng locations and now also on his own farm in Brits, Northwest Province. read more

Według analiz rynku hurtowego "Shuvar" z Ukrainy, cena krajowych gruszek pozostaje niezmieniona od początku lipca, utrzymując się na poziomie 60 UAH/kg. Jednakże cena ta jest wyższa niż w tym samym okresie w zeszłym roku - zauważa Tetiana Popovych, szefowa.

According to analytics from the wholesale market "Shuvar" in Ukraine, the price for domestic pears has remained unchanged since the beginning of July, holding steady at 60 UAH/kg. However, this price is higher than it was during the same period last year, notes Tetiana Popovych, the head. read more

At the start of the 2024 Hass avocado campaign, the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass) anticipated a 16% decrease in exports compared to the 597,500 tons shipped during the 2023 campaign. However, recent estimates indicate that exports are likely to only decline by approximately 10%. read more

AI matters in this vibrant sphere because it envisions a world where data interacts with genomes, phenotypes, and environmental factors in a complex dance of understanding. AI conducts this symphony, unveiling patterns and forecasting results with a swiftness that would astonish even Mendel's peas. read more

The season of the Coscia pear is about to begin, which is only harvested in Sicily from July and marketed until October. "We will start the harvest next weekend and the marketing will happen immediately," says Alfonso Cuomo, managing director of Oranfrizer. "We have an excellent" read more

"An early assessment of the Morro Bay Avocado™ crop indicates that it will be lighter this season. Megan Shanley Warren from Shanley Farms mentioned that it is an alternate bearing season, with the crop likely to be around 50% lighter compared to last year. Despite this, the trees are very healthy." read more

BayWa's stock plummeted by as much as 35% after the news of an external investigation into its financial restructuring options was announced. The Munich-based conglomerate, which is renowned for its trading activities in agricultural supplies and produce, recognized the necessity for restructuring due to a "tense" situation. read more

According to specialist Vladimir Kosov from Rosselkhoznadzor, the import of vegetables and fruits to the Rostov region in Russia has increased. Previously, the region received large shipments of vegetables and fruits from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Iran. read more