"In recent times, 'healthy snacking' has gained popularity and fruit has increasingly become a go-to snack. Children and adults are opting for fruit-based snacks more frequently, especially when they come in the form of 'convenience food'. The Fresh Del Monte Fruitinis offer a" read more

reefertrends reported this, citing a report from the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. According to the report, a total of 2,077,386 tons of citrus fruits accounted for a large portion of these exports. Fresh potatoes followed closely behind with 957,481 tons. read more

In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the. read more

The so-called mycelium, which is the entire underground network of hyphae of a fungus, is, according to the Green Media House (GMH), much larger than the aboveground fruiting bodies. "For the fungus, the fruiting bodies are - according to current knowledge - more of a means to an end: they serve as." read more

Climate extremes have always existed, but their frequency has noticeably increased due to climate change. "The Alte Land, with its moderate climate, however, has a real location advantage," says Schliecker gratefully. read more

The HEPRO GmbH is delighted with the impressive response to the presentation of their pineapple peeling machine by a well-known influencer. According to the company, the Instagram video in which the influencer showcases the product to her followers has generated tremendous interest worldwide. read more

For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better. read more

Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020... read more

Although avocado prices have increased by 21% compared to last year, demand has decreased by 1%. In the second quarter, the average price per avocado was $1.20. Sales reached 354 million pounds of avocados, which is equivalent to the amount of water needed to grow more than read more

The new packaging consists of an open, rectangular container with rounded corners and a paper wrap. Consumers can see the vine tomatoes directly in this packaging. Additionally, the new container holds 400g of premium tomatoes, instead of the previous 375g. And all this at a read more

The club members built the 40 m2 greenhouse themselves, it was donated by the vegetable producer Bördegarten from the Köthen district of Arensdorf, a subsidiary of the agricultural company Wimex. The Green Thumb club is involved in the area. read more

According to the press release, as reported by reefertrends, 81% of the sales of fruits, vegetables, and flowers produced in Portugal are accounted for by the European Union (EU), with the main destination countries being Spain (32%), France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. read more

Through the agreement, Asda will expand the sale of "Scotty" branded products from the producer on fresh fruit with its own label, including an annual delivery of 3 million cherries, reefertrends reports. Hally Marshall began cultivating in the 1930s. read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

Despite these weather-related challenges, the Argentine Blueberry Committee (ABC) expects a normal season with production levels expected to be similar to those of 2022-23, reports freshfruitportal. read more

In practical test series, the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG) evaluates current technology at the vegetable cultivation test farm in Bamberg. The goal is to provide commercial growers with reliable recommendations for the use of technology in order to prevent yield losses. read more

The ban, as reported by reefertrends, has already led to income losses among South African farmers as demand has decreased. Botswana's President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has defended the decision, stating that the import ban on vegetables is a read more

As in previous years, the EU apple harvest in 2024 is being affected by extreme weather conditions. However, this time Germany, Poland, Austria, and Belgium are primarily affected, while the more southern cultivation regions such as Italy, France, or Spain are experiencing an average harvest. read more

This is likely to also have an impact on the industrial sector. The apple harvest is also smaller this year in the Benelux countries and France. In contrast, Spain is seeing an increase, while in Italy, they expect to produce about the same amount as last year. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more