"Light and not too warm weather is optimal for asparagus sales," says Fred Eickhorst, managing director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers. When it gets warmer, people are more likely to crave bratwurst and steak from the grill rather than an asparagus menu with schnitzel and sauce. read more

The warm and humid weather with occasional heavy rainfall is causing the cherries in German orchards to split, resulting in unstable fruit conditions. Prices depend heavily on the quality of the cherries. In the current 23rd week, German sweet cherries are priced at. read more

It was the same this year: Hailstorms on May 19th (Pentecost Sunday) led to damage to pome fruit trees on a total area of nearly 800 hectares in the Altes Land region. Nationwide, almost 15,000 hectares were reported as damaged over the Pentecost weekend. The Lower Rhine, Cologne, and other regions were also affected. read more

The new seal is an attempt to differentiate the Colombian avocado supply from that of other origin countries and to highlight its high quality and important contribution to the country's economic, ecological, and social well-being. read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

"We are talking here about not even one percent of the agricultural land in Germany being used for domestic vegetable cultivation," explains BfG Managing Director Laura Lafuente. Despite massive criticism not only from industry representatives, but also from... read more

During the presentation of the congress, the Mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, the President of the Provincial Government of Huelva, David Toscano, the Director of the Andalusian Agriculture and Fisheries Administrative Agency, José Carlos Álvarez, and the President of... read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing data from market researchers at StoreNext and the Israeli Tax Authority. From a price of 37.68 NIS (10.20 US dollars) per unit in the last quarter of 2021, the price has now dropped to 18.49 NIS (4.85 US dollars). Accordingly, ... read more

In May 2024, 158 tons of Gala apples, 54 tons of Braeburn apples, and 24 tons of Pinova apples were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 15 tons. Approximately 95% of the stored inventory at the end of October has already been marketed. read more

Thanks to the current quota, the range of products can be maintained. read more

During the exploratory phase, the situation of the sector and the challenges it must face were discussed, as well as key issues such as pensions, wages, and sustainable employability. The exploratory phase is now completed, and negotiations are ongoing. read more

On average, 76 hectares of agricultural land were cultivated per farm, an increase of 3 hectares compared to 2020. read more

For comparison: A Brit eats 2.4 kg, the Polish consumption is 1.6 kg per person, and the German consumer reaches 1.5 kg. This and more can be read in the factsheet "Cauliflower in Focus" from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply. read more

On a larger area, winter onions are likely to have been planted again, while the area for summer onions is considered very stable, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Despite the increased planting area, expectations for winter onions are expected to be met. read more

The producers are focusing on marketing local varieties of mangos in the United States after noticing an increase in exports to this country. The USA has become one of the most important trade partners for the Dominican fruit industry. read more

CEO Jose Antonio Gomez-Bazan: "These outstanding achievements were driven by the exceptional performance of our mango and blueberry segments, where the coordination of our team from the field to our distribution companies played a crucial role in overcoming." read more

From May 31st, we will be back to provide you with the latest news about fruits and vegetables from the fresh produce industry. read more

When it comes to eggs, fruits, vegetables, and meat, the respondents pay particular attention to the regional origin. For Edeka Rhein-Ruhr, the survey results are a confirmation to further expand the product range under their own regional brand 'meinLand'. read more

In addition, markets still rely on overseas goods from overseas territories such as Chile and India. However, interest typically continues to decrease over the summer months. Supermarket chains continue to focus on Indian, light seedless grapes. The number of... read more