From October 4th, we will be back to provide you with current and fresh news from the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

But back to the innovations: Federico Stanzani, Commercial Director of CIV, says: "In recent years, our breeding program for strawberries has focused on varieties suitable for the Mediterranean climate. At Fruit Attraction, we will present Larissa®." read more

"The practical insights from experienced executives who shared their knowledge and years of experience with us were particularly valuable to me," said the now certified fruit trade expert. "The detailed examination of fruits and vegetables, from identification read more

Our customer, Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG, is a renowned, successful, and internationally active family business with an excellent reputation. Founded in 1930, the company specializes in sourcing and marketing exotic fruits, mushrooms, and berries. read more

Farmers who grow lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper side of the leaves. Delft scientists conducted research on this topic. read more

According to this, almost one-third of the examined native animal, plant, and fungus species are at risk, with about three percent already extinct. Additionally, more than half of the natural habitat types in Germany also have an ecologically unfavorable condition, and more are disappearing daily. read more

Alex Bustos Guerra, agronomist and president of Green Control LA (Ecuador), explained that avocado exports from his country between January and July 2024 increased by 216% in volume and 178% in revenue compared to the same period last year, based on data from the Ecuadorian Central Bank. read more

"Even though all spots for 2025 are already taken, the experience of past years shows that there are always spots available for those on the waiting list. It is worth signing up on the waiting list." read more

In the anniversary year of Rijk Zwaan, they reflect on the development of the organic sector and discuss their expectations for the future. When Heidema joined Rijk Zwaan as a consultant for open-field crops in 1993, most organic farms were small. "They grew several different crops. read more

Morgan Rogers, General Manager of VentureFruit, stated that STELLAR™ is a profitable variety for farmers. "With rising temperatures worldwide, apples can ripen too quickly, with heat also affecting color, texture, and yield. Innovations like the read more

From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year. read more

The goal of the Yelloway Initiative is to develop banana varieties that are resistant to the diseases threatening the global banana supply, while maintaining the familiar appearance, texture, and shelf life of the beloved Cavendish banana. Yelloway One is the... read more

Before the official festival program began - where also 60 years of Rijk Zwaan in Germany were celebrated - visitors could tour the test fields with, among others, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and carrots, and also learn about white romanesco, pepper, and cucumber varieties. read more

The 35th annual Asparagus Day, which is already taking place, provides visitors with opportunities for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the read more

Predicting diseases and disorders before visible symptoms occur is intended to contribute to reducing food waste by determining the optimal selling time for apples, according to the research center. While sorting out fruits with visible read more

Every second person consciously buys products regularly, where the best before date is approaching soon. They usually also save a few euros. Because many of these products are separately reduced. 22% also frequently opt for baked goods, fruit, and vegetables. read more

From the Mediterranean countries, essentially only Italy supplies the German market with watermelons. Cantaloupes are almost exclusively offered from Brazil. With the transition to overseas supply, the retail sector's advertising activities also change. At the end of August, there were. read more

The event taking place from October 8th to 10th, 2024, provides Westfalia Fruit with an ideal platform to showcase these innovations. With over 100,000 expected visitors, it offers the perfect opportunity to highlight the company's legacy in sustainable avocado production. read more