However, compared to 2021, this represents a decrease of almost 21.7%, when the Bavarian onion harvest reached an absolute peak of 120,400 tons. Official data shows that 433 farms cultivate table onions on approximately 2,700 hectares of open land. The hectare yield is increasing in 2023. read more

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In potato cultivation, Bavaria is the second most important cultivation area in Germany after Lower Saxony. In 2024, Bavarian farmers are estimated to have harvested 1.5 million tons of potatoes. This is 2.6% more than the previous year. However, the average for the years 2018 to 2023 shows a decrease. read more

Accordingly, the harvest year for tree fruits in Thuringia is classified as significantly below average due to frost events in spring and the resulting yield losses. Thuringian fruit growers estimate an apple yield of 4.4 for this year. read more

This quantity, as reefertrends reports, reflects a growth of around 60% compared to the previous year and an increase of just over 50% when considering the average of the first eight months of the last five years (2019-2023). The high levels of storage raise significant concerns. read more

Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU. read more

The Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. confirms that the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) essentially acknowledges the long-standing efforts in the fight against social dumping and for fair competition conditions in European road freight transport. The only exception is the obligation to return. read more

Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

With a market share of 16% in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has solidified its position as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries from Peru. Fruit Attraction offers an excellent opportunity to update existing and potential customers on the progress of the company's proprietary program. read more

A national harvest estimate of 76.4 million cartons is expected, as reported by reefertrends and based on a harvest estimate from the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI): "It is anticipated that the upper limit will be around 78.7 million cartons and the lower limit around 74.1 million." read more

Due to the climatic and phytosanitary conditions, significant losses occurred in the fruit processing centers throughout the campaign, especially in the final phase. The quantity of marketable Rocha pears could be the same or lower than in the. read more

Before the storms, the harvest conditions were rather hot, but now it is the high humidity that is causing problems with harvesting and storage. On the demand side, there are reports of slowly increasing demand from the food retail sector, and exports to Southeast Europe have also been successful this year. read more

From October 4th, we will be back to provide you with current and fresh news from the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

But back to the innovations: Federico Stanzani, Commercial Director of CIV, says: "In recent years, our breeding program for strawberries has focused on varieties suitable for the Mediterranean climate. At Fruit Attraction, we will present Larissa®." read more

"The practical insights from experienced executives who shared their knowledge and years of experience with us were particularly valuable to me," said the now certified fruit trade expert. "The detailed examination of fruits and vegetables, from identification read more

Our customer, Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG, is a renowned, successful, and internationally active family business with an excellent reputation. Founded in 1930, the company specializes in sourcing and marketing exotic fruits, mushrooms, and berries. read more

Farmers who grow lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper side of the leaves. Delft scientists conducted research on this topic. read more

According to this, almost one-third of the examined native animal, plant, and fungus species are at risk, with about three percent already extinct. Additionally, more than half of the natural habitat types in Germany also have an ecologically unfavorable condition, and more are disappearing daily. read more

Alex Bustos Guerra, agronomist and president of Green Control LA (Ecuador), explained that avocado exports from his country between January and July 2024 increased by 216% in volume and 178% in revenue compared to the same period last year, based on data from the Ecuadorian Central Bank. read more