In order to counteract food waste at the beginning of the value chain, Aldi Süd has created an additional sales opportunity for imperfect produce under its private label "Krumme Dinger." The discounter announced that German asparagus with minor imperfections will now also be included in this initiative. read more

Some areas of the province of Tarragona were also affected. The damages are enormous and the geographical area is very large: According to reports from the Catalan Ministry of Agriculture, around 40,000 hectares are affected. Òscar Ordeig, Regional Minister of Agriculture, visited in the afternoon. read more

So the first harvest has reached its peak in the still young pepper season of 2025. The plants, which were planted from late 2024 to early 2025, are now producing colorful, aromatic fruits. Harvested daily, carefully sorted, and stored to preserve quality, the peppers reach... read more

The initial batches were delivered to the various warehouses where the logistics for these products are handled, packed according to customer requirements, and shipped out. read more

In the past 20 years, the cultivation areas for white asparagus have quadrupled and for green asparagus have tripled, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Approximately 180 vegetable producers cultivate asparagus, with the majority of them. read more

In 2024, vegetable cultivation in open fields in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was carried out on an area of ​​almost 2,400 hectares (+1.4% compared to 2023). The cultivation area for vegetables under high walk-in protective covers remained almost unchanged from the previous year at around 14 hectares. The harvest quantity of the crops that... read more

During Holy Week (Week 16), strawberries are the most advertised fruit in German supermarkets. They are promoted 44 times, surpassing apples, which are in second place with 41 promotions. German strawberries are already being advertised as the primary origin six times. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses here by avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and by conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by increasingly focusing on these aspects in their canteens, schools, and daycares. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses by avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers, as well as conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by promoting these practices in their canteens, schools, and daycare centers. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

The Tatayoyo is characterized by its strong flavor, intense sweetness, and rich aroma. This snack pepper offers a completely new taste experience and is a very welcome addition within the category of peppers. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVL, Isomate CLR MAX IT (active ingredients: pheromones (E,E)-8,10-dodecadien-1-ol, (Z)-11-tetradecen-1-yl acetate, (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-yl acetate, dodecan-1-ol, tetradecan-1-ol) may be used from April 10th to August 7th, 2025. read more

Anton Rabe has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Anton Kruger, who had held this position since April 1, 2023. Rabe will be supported by Derek Donkin, who will assume the role of vice chairman. While Kruger was read more

Despite economic challenges and decreasing cultivation areas, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Till Backhaus remains optimistic and calls on consumers to specifically choose regional asparagus. In Gülzow-Prüzen (Rostock district), he personally harvested asparagus alongside County Executive Sebastian. read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

It goes on to say: "The trade of fresh fruit is uniquely complex. It is shaped by seasonal and regional factors that require a well-functioning market to ensure year-round availability. Establishing supply chains and trade relationships takes time." read more

"One of our goals is to establish a regional walnut industry for Missouri," said Ron Revord, Interim Director of the MU Center for Agroforestry. "With our River Hills soils and favorable climate, we are very well positioned for this, especially compared to..." read more

The latest estimate from the Obispo Colombres agro-industrial experimental station (Eeaoc) suggests that the harvest in this season will be 10% lower than in the years 2023/24. According to a recent report in La Gaceta, the lemon industry is currently in a read more

Among them are also special varieties such as, for example, a black cocktail tomato on the vine, which is unique in Germany in organic quality. The season for the organic vegetables from Pretschen runs from the end of March to mid-November, totaling almost eight months a year. Gradually, read more