Mathijs Benard, who has been employed as the Head of Operations Central Europe at Westfalia Fruit in the Netherlands since March 2024 and also collaborates closely with the Operations Team in Germany, explains: "Since joining the company, my focus has been on the read more

The seminar will take place in December 2024 and is aimed at companies in the meat industry, retail, as well as in the processing and packaging of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

This machine offers precise weighing, a hygienic design, and versatile applications, making it the ideal solution for large fruit producers who value efficiency and flexibility. Which companies can benefit the most from this technology? read more

Adequate nutrient supply is the basis for healthy and productive berry crops. Depending on the crop, substrate, yield level, and growth stage, plants require varying amounts of nutrients. It is also important to consider the existing nutrient levels in the soil or in the... read more

At the Interpoma Congress, new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focus. read more

At the "Interpoma Congress", new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focal points. read more

The pathogen belongs to the Oomycetes. Despite the name, which translates to "egg fungus," this group of organisms is more closely related to algae than to true fungi. "Pythium causes root and stem rot," explains Prof. Dr. Daguang Cai from the Department of Molecular Biology. read more

During the mentioned period, the majority of Polish apples, totaling 46,000 tons, were exported to Kazakhstan. In the same period in 2023, the amount was 43,000 tons of apples. The second largest buyer of Polish apples was Romania, where over 37,000 tons of Polish apples were sold. read more

"A rising consumption of grains, especially in the form of whole grain products, as well as of fruits and vegetables including legumes, has both health and environmental and climate policy benefits," says Prof. Dr. Kurt Gedrich. "This also applies to a low consumption of..." read more

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has provided VeGIN with 3 million GBP to continue its work and assess the resilience of vegetable crops to abiotic and biotic pests and diseases. read more

This ancient fruit, which today is a symbol of well-being and sustainability, is at the center of production and commercial growth and meets the desires of consumers who are increasingly focusing on health and environmental friendliness, according to the project. read more

Duncan Jones, Senior Marketing Manager, comments: "We are introducing Sinclair - T55 as an environmentally conscious alternative to plastic packaging and conventional plastic labels. The demand for compostable fruit labels is increasing, and given the variety of shapes and sizes, the... read more

After a successful winter trial in the years 2023 and 2024, where Rijk Zwaan achieved a yield of 230 cucumbers per m², the team is now motivated to further increase the results. Marcel van Koppen, Crop Coordinator Cucumber, explains: "The plan is to increase the percentage of... read more

The long-term average for the years 2018/2023 is exceeded by nearly a quarter (+7 t per hectare or +22%). The total harvest amount in this crop year is around 50,700 tons of potatoes. Compared to the previous year, 2,500 tons or 5% more potatoes were harvested. read more

With the winter weather conditions, the demand for salads typically continues to decrease seasonally. The winter season also affects the German wholesale markets, with slow sales of Spanish iceberg lettuce. Contrary to expectations, the high advertising intensity did not lead to an increase in sales. read more

According to Managing Director Jürgen Braun, the new company will continue to focus on club apples - including the globally recognized premium variety Kiku and the snack brand Isaaq - as well as other branded products such as Golden Parsi da Rosa, Alnova, and King Fujis. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for combating downy mildew in the cultivation of young plants of lettuce species and fresh herbs in the greenhouse is approved under the provisions of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices rose by 3.7% to an average of 2.23 euros per kilogram. The increase was even more pronounced for pears, which became 15.1% more expensive at 2.61 euros per kilogram. Blueberries cost 9.96 euros per kilogram, making them 30.4% cheaper than. read more

On April 18, 1959, the Nuremberg wholesale market opened its doors at Leyher Straße 107. For more than six decades, wholesale traders and producers from the Knoblauchsland have had an area of 16 hectares at their disposal. read more