The industry emerged from its annual gathering of producers and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape with a declaration outlining what to expect in 2025 and beyond. read more

This congress offers a unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research. The congress aims to provide a platform for networking and exchanging information on research, cultivation, and commercialization of strawberries for the fresh market. read more

"Water - the most valuable foundation of our production" was the title of an event organized by the Fresh Produce Forum at FRUIT LOGISTICA. It focused on climate change and the challenges it poses for the water supply in agriculture. read more

The different nutrients must be supplied to the trees at the right time of growth and development. Fertilization should be based on an analysis of the mineral content of the soil (based on soil samples taken in the fall) and an analysis of the elemental content of the leaves. read more

The noticeably reduced consumer price boosted demand for broccoli in the chain store during the past week 10. At the wholesale markets, supply and demand are balanced in the current week 11. While the abundant rainfall in Spain is expected to continue in the upcoming... read more

The total harvest of edible mushrooms in operations with at least 0.1 hectares of production area amounted to 77,700 tons in 2024. The majority of the edible mushroom production, accounting for 97.5%, consisted of champignons. The remaining harvest volume was made up of oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and... read more

The approach is to combine scientific facts with show effects, explain the organizers; in addition, well-known (Italian) faces are supposed to speak as ambassadors of healthy eating. Five talks are part of the program of the Healthy Food Show, with each. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

"It's really cool that I already have completed the additional training, as this will allow me to achieve my first career goal of becoming a manager of the fruit and vegetable department even faster," says Aid Rahmani, an apprentice at the Spar Academy in Vienna in the first year of training. read more

By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach a volume of 5.8 million tons and a total value of 6.3 billion US dollars. Overall, there will be an upward trend in consumption in the EU over the next ten years. In 2024, banana consumption in the read more

Based on two fruit fly species, researchers have discovered that even small differences in gene regulation can influence the development of eyes. This was the same gene, whose activation timing significantly affects eye size and therefore vision. read more

This year, the Association of German Mushroom and Specialty Mushroom Growers (BDC) was able to participate as an associate member and present the challenges and achievements of specialty mushroom cultivation. The BDC presented mushroom cultivation in the flower hall as vividly as possible: from the read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has repeatedly called on the EU Commission to make EU aid for frost damage available to German fruit and wine growers. read more

With 253 tons sold, Gala was the top-selling variety in February 2025. In second place is Topaz with 113 tons, followed by Jonagold with a decrease of 47 tons. The inventory of premium apple varieties was reduced by 100 tons. The total inventory by the end of February amounts to. read more

"For direct marketing, the first plots have been ordered. This is good, about a week earlier than usual. Now we have to see how the weather continues to develop and then gradually plant more of our delicious tubers in the ground," explains Joachim Hasberg. read more

The inventory reduction is 1,059 tons above the five-year average of 7,401 tons, according to Swisscofel and the Swiss Fruit Association. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more