The data published during the round table of the nut and almond sector in calendar week 43/2024, chaired by the Director-General for Agricultural Production and Markets, Elena Busutil, confirm the good recovery of this crop in the last two years. read more

Before subjective assumptions, as always, there was objective analysis. And that promises, roughly speaking and at least for the time being, "more of the same." "Consumer sentiment is still subdued, German households are still very cautious in their purchases." read more

Black salsify is a niche vegetable in Switzerland. In 2023, it was cultivated on around 11 hectares, with over half of that in organic farming. In Switzerland, black salsify is also known as winter asparagus, as the fibrous, white interior strongly resembles that of the noble asparagus. read more

"This 'milestone' represents a significant success for the export efforts of the company and the South African avocado industry as a whole, according to Westfalia Fruit. This step follows the conclusion of a long-awaited phytosanitary agreement between South Africa." read more

The project "Raspberry Economics in Production" was supported with 1 million pounds from the United Kingdom's research and innovation program "Innovate UK" and aims to improve the sustainability of raspberry cultivation in the UK. read more

By clicking on the pictures, you will access the galleries of this year's German Fruit and Vegetable Congress - enjoy! read more

This is reported by freshfruitportal, referring to information from the California Strawberry Commission - an association representing more than 400 strawberry growers and processors advocating for the promotion of strawberry cultivation. read more

The customers can expect an inspiring and pleasant shopping experience there: modern, high-quality, Scandinavian design with dark colors and real wood. They will be welcomed with a generous fruit and vegetable section. read more

These conclusions are suggested by data from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). According to this data, in 2023, the adjusted sales of sweets decreased by 4.1% to 161.20 euros compared to the previous year. Instead, Swedes opted to buy more fruits than they did before. read more

Along the value chain of potatoes, significant losses occur, referred to as food waste. A very specific source of food waste is formed by so-called suboptimal products, which are either close to or past the expiration date or have visual or sensory defects. read more

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While the classic potato is mainly purchased by households led by older individuals, younger households are disproportionately represented in the purchase of pumpkins. Similarities between pumpkins and sweet potatoes exist not only in color, but also in... read more

The companies specialize in providing transport services for the flower, plant, fruit, and vegetable sector. Through collaboration, they aim to leverage each other's expertise and achieve economies of scale. Together, the companies have a combined total of 175. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

Dr. Andrea Beste from the "Office for Soil Protection and Ecological Agriculture" will provide an overview of the methods of "Regenerative Agriculture" and classify them. Dr. Christian Henning from the "International Organization for Standardization" will discuss the opportunities and read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

With the funds, students in 400 schools with a high percentage of free school meals are supported, and a total of around 16 million pieces of fruits and vegetables are provided. This corresponds to an average of 110 portions per school year. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be awarded for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

During the trade fair, visitors had the opportunity to view numerous photos of media personalities, chefs, and culinary influencers showcasing various (life) situations with fruits and vegetables. read more