In none of the past five years, there has been a single week where a higher number of advertisements for kohlrabi were reached than in the current 21st week. After the transition to the German season, kohlrabi almost completely disappeared from the advertising leaflets. read more

Zespri sold a record number of 220.9 million kiwi trays in the 2024/25 season, an increase from 164.2 million trays in the 2023/24 season. read more

The respective cultivation area covers 16,546 hectares. The harvest amount is 659,847 tons and increases by 7.9% within four years. In 2024, the largest share of the vegetable harvest is made up of pickling cucumbers, which belong to the fruit vegetables category. They record a harvest increase of 53.0%, reaching 156,765 tons. read more

During the main harvesting season - from mid-May to mid-June - the Swiss Fruit Association expects 900 to 1,100 tons per week. Overall, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID), a total harvest of around 7,500 tons is anticipated. read more

In advance, they planted the new raised beds with great enthusiasm and eagerness, with a colorful selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables - including strawberries, tomatoes, mini cucumbers, lavender, edible flowers, salads, and more, according to the Landgard Foundation. read more

The result? Vegetables that are not only tasty and healthy, but also grown with respect for the planet and the soil thanks to regenerative farming methods. Belgian consumers can now buy vegetables with a lower ecological footprint. read more

Barbara Calvaresi, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable sector at AECOC, emphasized this during the presentation of the first "Pulse of the fruit and vegetable sector." In this study, which involved the leading companies in the sector and covers 60% of the market share of the retail industry, ... read more

Each admission ticket includes access to an informative event program at the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE. Operated by the Knowledge Partner Asiafruit Magazine, the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE offers a combination of strategic insights and practical information. read more

From now on, a large portion of BelOrta cherries will be centrally cooled, sorted, packaged, and sold, which is a big step towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the industry. read more

In this new episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, host Tom Joyce speaks live from Berlin with Nguyen Dang Phuc, the Secretary General of the Vietnamese Fruit and Vegetable Association, about one of the most exciting export stories in the world of fresh produce. read more

"Gardener Harm Nöhre from Lehrte explains, 'Varieties with a particularly sweet and aromatic taste are only able to be stored for a short period of time.' In doing so, he also highlights the greatest advantage of local fruits over imports: 'Freshly picked, they taste..." read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - especially the cultivation areas around Pisticci and Metaponto (Province of Matera) - is among the most important production locations. read more

In 2024, each Belgian bought an average of 36.5 kg of fresh vegetables, a quantity increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The purchase of fresh fruit accounted for nearly 40 kg, which is 1.7% less than a year ago. Due to higher prices, consumers had to dig deeper into their pockets for their purchases. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

The advanced webinar on June 25 aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing a report from Fluctuante. It shows that in the first three months of this year, the average price per kilogram of avocados shipped from Peru was $2.14, representing a 3% decrease. read more

According to the 4th Bulletin of the Brazilian Program for the Modernization of the Fruit and Vegetable Market (Prohort), 301,000 tons of fruit were exported between January and March. The revenue amounted to 311 million US dollars, an increase of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024 and 23% compared to read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

According to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining stocks are mostly contractually reserved and are expected to be marketed through domestic retail outlets in the coming weeks. "Free goods are now hardly available anymore, both domestically read more