Accordingly, Chilean cherries dominate the Chinese market due to their large volume and the timing coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The two countries have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that allows Chilean fruits to enter the Chinese market duty-free. read more

As reported by reefertrends, the harvest began last month and Brad Siebert, CEO of New Zealand Avocado, anticipates a strong start to exports. Initial estimates suggest that the overall volume of the industry is slightly lower compared to last season. However, it is expected that... read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

Greenpoint serves a diverse customer base in the Northern European foodservice market. The longstanding business relationships with Westfalia Fruit laid the foundation for this strategic move. read more

The total potato cultivation area amounts to 164,000 hectares. The cultivation of seed potatoes expanded by 5%, while that of processing potatoes increased by 1.9%. As a result, the proportion of table potatoes in the total cultivation is tending to increase, while the proportion of those intended for... read more

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

According to the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, after an initial harvest estimate, a harvest quantity of 1,400 tons is expected for sweet cherries. This would not only be 39.8% more than in 2024 but also the highest harvest quantity in the past ten years. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruit as French between 2020 and 2021, when they actually came from Portugal, Morocco, Guatemala and other countries. The fruits affected were mainly berries, as well as kiwis. read more

As reported by Claire Tillier for Réussir.fr, the company Fruits rouges du Périgord falsely labeled over 400 tons of fruits as French between 2020 and 2021, even though they originated from countries such as Portugal, Morocco, and Guatemala. The affected fruits were mainly berries, but also included kiwis. read more

Onions are mainly in demand domestically, with the summer season causing a quiet period. Exports are limited, and producer prices have continued to decline. Prices for cleaned and sorted onions in crates ranged between 38 and 43 Euros/100 at the beginning of the week. read more

2,320 tons of raspberries, 820 tons of blueberries, 520 tons of blackberries, and 320 tons of currants are expected this year. This represents an increase in estimated quantities compared to the previous year. The only exception is the blackberries, which are expected to have a harvest volume around 40 tons lower. The cultivation area for them is... read more

"Suggestions of this kind do not meet our social responsibility and make it impossible to attract qualified personnel. The organic farming has never been competitive in terms of pricing," it says. Cultivating tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers requires a. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets their products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022, as part of a local initiative, they have started to officially include them in their product range. read more

According to the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, a hectare yield of 5.9 t is expected for sweet cherries. The initial forecast for sour cherries is 10.4 t/ha. The yield for sweet cherries is expected to be above the long-term average according to this initial forecast. read more

This is a decrease compared to the confirmed total of 676,603 tonnes in 2024. The decline in production is reflected in several producer countries, including Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, and Greece. Spain remains the leading banana producer in the EU with read more

In fruit cultivation, diseases such as fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, or pests like the spotted wing drosophila are life-threatening. New breeding technologies could more quickly and effectively integrate resistances or robustness into varieties - without using transgenic genetic material. This allows for a significant... read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

"PCH said, 'With these combined investments, we can take research to the next level and better support strawberry and greenhouse vegetable growers.'" read more

Joaquín Rubio, agricultural engineer, professional farmer, and lemon producer, has been the president of the Cooperativa El Limonar de Santomera/Murcia since 2023 and represents the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias at AILIMPO (Association of Lemon and Grapefruit Producers). The new president emphasized: "I look forward to..." read more

The experts agreed that there are numerous challenges to overcome, including labor shortages, the need to adapt cultivation methods in response to phytosanitary restrictions, and improve water management. Additionally, there is the important aspect read more