The apple harvest at Lake Constance has started in the past few days and fresh, crunchy apples are being harvested again at Lake Constance. "It is always a great joy when such a beautiful harvest is in the crates in the autumn. The fruit-growing families have been working hard all year for this." read more

After years full of challenges, Italy is still the leading pear producer in Europe and is expected to regain its position in the 2024/25 season with a production that is likely to be acceptable in terms of both quantity and the aesthetic and organoleptic quality of all varieties. read more

In comparison to the average of the last five years, the purchasing quantities of fresh vegetables are even up by 2%. With the high temperatures prevailing this year, not only did the fruit vegetables lead the way. The top spot for the most purchased types of vegetables was taken by read more

According to reefertrends, Peru concluded the 2023/24 campaign with nearly 62.7 million exported crates of 8.2-kilogram grapes and could potentially match the 71.4 million crates from the previous season (2022/2023). In order to achieve this, the association hopes that the northern part of the country... read more

The aim is to bring together the visions of primary producers, processors, packagers, and suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. "Sisters" is now approaching the final year of its development, and Proexport is participating in it along with 17 other partners from eight countries. read more

In a conversation with the German Fruit Varieties Consortium GmbH (DOSK), we learned that Rockit® is currently conducting a packaging survey to gain insights into the prospects of success for various existing and new innovative packaging solutions or materials. Before the read more

"Our exhibitors and visitors can look forward to meeting with leading buyers and suppliers from around the world and from all levels of the value chain. They will gain valuable insights and learn more about the latest trends from industry experts and thought leaders." read more

Open-access AI chatbots like ChatGPT not only provide answers to complex questions, but also generate personalized nutrition plans. Therefore, people also use chatbots as a tool for nutrition-related inquiries, according to Dr. Maren Podszun from the Department of Biofunctionality. read more

Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the United Nations in 2045, the Vision 2045 campaign presents a series of documentary films featuring prominent figures who are championing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). read more

This was stated by the Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation at Murdoch University, Professor Rajeev Varshney. "The project will also focus on integrating genomic insights and molecular markers into practical breeding programs to remain globally competitive." read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office, due to the cool and wet weather this year, an estimated 734,000 tons of apples are expected to be harvested - 15.7% less than last year, but still more than enough to fill the shelves of supermarkets and storage. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

The first products in this new line are mangoes and avocados. According to its own statements, Staay is partnering with the Belgian company Special Fruit for the delivery of these products. Thanks to years of experience in ripening fruits into Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products, the company offers. read more

This information is provided by reefertrends and is based on a report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the report, cherry production is expected to increase by 8% to 20,000 tons, while a 6% increase is forecasted for peaches and nectarines. The exports... read more

In the economic year 2022/23 (July-June), Egypt has risen to become the third largest supplier of fresh strawberries after Kazakhstan, with a total of 280 tons leading the way. For comparison: In the previous four economic years, the annual export of this berry was read more

Accordingly, the fruit has become an important crop in several regions of the country, utilizing its adaptability to various climates and soils. The cultivation of pitahaya in Peru originated in the Peruvian jungle, where it has been grown since ancient times. read more

The CEO Michael Franks stated that the kiwi volume has recovered after two difficult seasons. "In New Zealand, our fruit production increased by 17 million trays, a 53% growth compared to 2023, and our Australian production also experienced an improvement." read more

Claudio Scalise, who was born on May 21, 1958 in Calabria, moved to Bologna after finishing school, where he obtained a degree in agriculture and specialized in economic and trade policy issues. Later, he became the founder and managing director. read more

Since that time, among other things, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes can also be labeled with the origin mark "Germany - Good from German Agriculture". The requirement for labeling is the complete production in Germany. A new live online seminar is also available. read more