At B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the Netherlands, the harvest has already begun on some early plots with sandy soils. "These are still small volumes. We will start the traditional harvest at the end of next week," says Marinus Bunt. According to the plum grower, the harvest varies. read more

The freeze-dried strawberries from 'Frudist' have recently been honored with the 'Culinary Ambassador Lower Saxony Innovative 2024' award. Co-founder Alica Lammerskitten emphasizes that the recognition is very important for the innovative start-up. "The award confirms the quality and innovative nature of our products." read more

The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

Lilibet, a new apple variety from Italy, has been introduced. This is the result of a partnership agreement signed between CIV and the Piedmontese company Sanifrutta, an agricultural cooperative with two warehouses in Costigliole Saluzzo and Verzuolo in Italy. The goal was to begin experimentation for the development of this new variety. read more

Green beans are the exception among early Moroccan vegetables this season. While prices for almost all vegetables have dropped, beans have surprisingly seen an increase of at least 10%, according to Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing. "We produce and export flat green beans all." read more

In Spain, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been used in peach orchards to count and estimate the number of tree flowers with an accuracy of 90%, surpassing the 50% to 70% accuracy of manual counts. This AI technology is a collaborative development by the National Robotarium. read more

Historical data, gas analyzer readings, staff experience, and evaluation of stored fruit samples are usually the indicators that determine the order of opening a chamber. An optimal prediction can prevent losses due to overripening, that's why. read more

In week 24, deflation increases compared to the previous weeks; in fact, Lcc fruit and vegetable volumes are still positive, but sales value is in the red. Among the channels, there is still a close competition between discount stores and supermarkets for the best performance. read more

Ercolini pear growers in Murcia are hoping that, as predicted by the Spanish weather service Aemet, the extreme southeast of the Iberian Peninsula will eventually not get the heavy rain and hailstorms expected for the coming days. The harvest will begin in a matter of days, "at the end of next". read more

Ondine, the flat nectarine protagonist of an innovative international Club project promoted by Frutaria and ASF Edition, is ready for its first real commercial campaign in Italy: the summer of 2024 will see it land in the fruit and vegetable department of the main retail chains. read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, England, produces approximately 5,000 tonnes of strawberries and 1,000 tonnes of raspberries and blackberries. In addition to being a leading soft fruit grower in the UK, the farm is also pioneering the use of commercial robotic harvesting. read more

Over a year ago, Robert Blomsteel and Ron den Hoedt founded EDN, a company that specializes in importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. In December, they relocated to a new office in Barendrecht. The organic products, sold under the brand name EDN Organic Freshness, make up approximately 60% of the total volume. read more

The Local Police of Almenara, in the province of Castellón, have successfully apprehended two individuals who were caught stealing melons from a field in the municipality. This accomplishment was made possible through the use of drones in their surveillance operation. The duo was taken into custody after being caught in the act by the police officers. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

The most exciting partnerships are those that allow for tangible and innovative results in highly competitive sectors, where standing out with a true novelty is a constant challenge. The recently signed agreement between CIV – Italian Nursery Consortium and the Piedmontese company... read more

The Consortium for the Protection of White Fig of Cilento PDO has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more