This collaboration includes in particular the development of new table grape varieties as well as other species and varieties in production in Ecuador. read more

His second landfall, as reported by reefertrends, occurred on June 14 around 12:30 pm on the west coast of the city of Leizhou in Guangdong province, with maximum sustained winds near its center reaching 30 meters per second. Crops in the provinces of Hainan, Guangdong, and... read more

Under the name 'Summer Star Ruby', a new campaign was launched in Germany that focuses not on individual brands, but on the entire product category. According to the organizers, the goal is to promote South African grapefruits as modern. read more

Fluctuating climate, fluctuating quantities - but the quality remains the same, producers and experts agree as they comment on this year's summer fruit season in Italy. In the long term, a shift southward can be observed for some categories. At the same time, read more

In 2024, citrus fruits accounted for more than half of the total value of South African fruit exports, highlighting their importance not only for global consumers but also for the South African economy, particularly in terms of employment in rural areas. read more

Orchards are hotspots for wild bees. More than 100 different species of wild bees have been found by biologists in integrated managed - and thus captan-treated - apple orchards, for example at Lake Constance and in Saxony-Anhalt. Many of them are rare or even endangered. read more

While South African fresh produce exporters are still anxiously awaiting trade tariffs in the USA, the two countries have reached a crucial agreement - regarding the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more

Although there have been small improvements since the last measurement in 2014/15, the consumption of healthy foods remains too low and that of unhealthy products too high. read more

So far, the mushroom has been very popular as a functional mushroom health product in powder form, a category that saw a volume growth of more than 1,300% last year, according to Tesco. Now, the exotic mushroom is available at Tesco and could be the next big product. read more

With around 295,000 tons, the export volume remained close to the record level of April 2024. However, in terms of value, exports decreased by 18% in the same month. Spain (-6%) and Belgium (-11%) remained the main buyers, followed by Eastern Europe with a strong... read more

At the event, Elisa Pérez, Head of the Rubus Breeding Program at Planasa for the EMEA region, provided an overview of the work done in raspberry cultivation in recent years and highlighted the recent introduction of the new varieties Pink Hudson and Pink Loira. read more

They are produced in Murcia, the main Spanish grape-growing region, but also in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Badajoz. read more

The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

The check was handed over last Thursday at the business of the producer Frans Schrijnwerkers in Oudsbergen, Limburg. Starting this week, Belgian blueberries are available in Aldi stores across the country. The official start of the season comes at a time when the cultivation. read more

From quick snacks to festive breakfasts, "A Handful of Summer" shows how easy it is to enjoy healthily. The campaign shares recipes, health tips, and "summer moments" that everyone can relate to. "Een handje zomer", the name of the original Dutch version, is a. read more

The consumer demand was greater than the supply, leading to higher unit prices as the volume was limited by the ongoing restriction of Mexican fruit availability. read more

It is the first event in France since Toulouse in 2012. Registration is now open, and stakeholders and journalists can register via the Prognosfruit website. read more

This additional capacity is necessary to support the company's growth and continue to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. The one-hectare greenhouse has been specifically designed for the cultivation of cucumbers, an important. read more

If you are not already a customer at one of the 13 farmers' markets in Hannover, where delicious, fresh, and above all seasonal products from a 100-kilometer radius of Hannover are offered, you can access the website with numerous farm shops via the QR code on the poster. read more