New Zealand vegetable farmers are increasingly concerned about the impact of regulatory restrictions on their ability to continue supplying the market. The horticulture sector is advocating for high-quality and affordable vegetables to be on the tables of... read more

Biodiversity has a significant impact on the stability and productivity of fruit crops. In monocultures, there is a higher risk of excessive proliferation of pathogens and pests compared to diversified crops. Moreover, a greater diversity of... read more

As part of the collaboration, attention-grabbing campaigns, numerous activities directly in Edeka stores, contests, and exclusive collection promotions are planned. The partnership was first visible during the Germany vs Italy national game. read more

Daniel Bädorf, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Langförden-Oldenburg Producer Wholesale Market Cooperative, Jürgen Nüssle, Managing Director of the Württemberg Fruit Cooperative Raiffeisen eG, Michael Penzkofer, Managing Director of the Main-Danube Horticultural Center eG, and Thomas Schlich, Managing Director. read more

Approximately 60 consortium partners and other interested parties gathered at the Fruit Research Centre (FRC) in Randwijk to conclude the project The Next Fruit 4.0. Over the past four years, this project has focused on technological innovations aimed at improving fruit cultivation. read more

The free initiative offering fun, interactive workshops on fruits and vegetables aims to reach a quarter of a million primary school students in its first year alone. The goal is to ensure that more children can gain practical experience with fresh foods. read more

The free initiative that offers entertaining, interactive workshops on fruits and vegetables aims to reach a quarter of a million elementary school students in the first year alone, ensuring that more children can gain practical experience with fresh foods. read more

As QS reports, citing the BVL, the use is now only permitted in blueberries. The previously approved application 027207-00/03-004 for blueberry species included the crops blueberry, lingonberry, and cranberry. The restriction now applies only to blueberries. read more

As reported by QS citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the use of Fonganil Gold is permitted for combating downy mildew in the cultivation of young plants of lettuce and fresh herbs. The emergency authorization is valid from March 14, 2025, until July 11, 2025. read more

"At this point in the season, our industry has packed more fruits than ever before, and our first chartered ships have successfully departed, which is important as we aim for a quick start and want to provide high value to our producers." read more

Between April and November, the approximately 100 self-harvesters who can purchase annual harvest shares can harvest broccoli, cut salad, or pick fruit. During the winter, vegetable boxes will be available for pickup from the storage stocks. However, not only familiar varieties, but also... read more

A report presented by the Proarándanos Guild during an event organized by Blueberries Consulting indicated that in 2016, Peru exported this fruit with a total value of 237 million US dollars, representing 11% of the global value of the business (2.246 billion US dollars at that time). read more

Brazil is the third largest fruit producer in the world, but ranks only 23rd among exporters. In this regard, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will once again play an important role in strengthening and promoting the sector's international expansion. read more

Peru is a leader in exporting this fruit, accounting for 58% of total shipments. Following behind are Fruitxchange with 12% and Dragon Fruit Export with 10%. read more

The industry emerged from its annual gathering of producers and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape with a declaration outlining what to expect in 2025 and beyond. read more

This congress offers a unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research. The congress aims to provide a platform for networking and exchanging information on research, cultivation, and commercialization of strawberries for the fresh market. read more

"Water - the most valuable foundation of our production" was the title of an event organized by the Fresh Produce Forum at FRUIT LOGISTICA. It focused on climate change and the challenges it poses for the water supply in agriculture. read more

The different nutrients must be supplied to the trees at the right time of growth and development. Fertilization should be based on an analysis of the mineral content of the soil (based on soil samples taken in the fall) and an analysis of the elemental content of the leaves. read more

The noticeably reduced consumer price boosted demand for broccoli in the chain store during the past week 10. At the wholesale markets, supply and demand are balanced in the current week 11. While the abundant rainfall in Spain is expected to continue in the upcoming... read more

The total harvest of edible mushrooms in operations with at least 0.1 hectares of production area amounted to 77,700 tons in 2024. The majority of the edible mushroom production, accounting for 97.5%, consisted of champignons. The remaining harvest volume was made up of oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and... read more