This year, the Association of German Mushroom and Specialty Mushroom Growers (BDC) was able to participate as an associate member and present the challenges and achievements of specialty mushroom cultivation. The BDC presented mushroom cultivation in the flower hall as vividly as possible: from the read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has repeatedly called on the EU Commission to make EU aid for frost damage available to German fruit and wine growers. read more

With 253 tons sold, Gala was the top-selling variety in February 2025. In second place is Topaz with 113 tons, followed by Jonagold with a decrease of 47 tons. The inventory of premium apple varieties was reduced by 100 tons. The total inventory by the end of February amounts to. read more

"For direct marketing, the first plots have been ordered. This is good, about a week earlier than usual. Now we have to see how the weather continues to develop and then gradually plant more of our delicious tubers in the ground," explains Joachim Hasberg. read more

The inventory reduction is 1,059 tons above the five-year average of 7,401 tons, according to Swisscofel and the Swiss Fruit Association. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

The Pijnacker Innovation Center has a state-of-the-art greenhouse where around 300 varieties of tomatoes are grown, including those with advanced hybrid lighting systems (90 mmol HPS and 120 mmol LED). The greenhouse is designed to be more efficient than a traditional one. read more

High-ranking representatives of the berry industry will gather at the Ahoy Convention Centre in Rotterdam for a one-day conference and networking event, followed by a morning of visits to nearby production, logistics, and research sites. read more

The sales in the Fresh segment increased by 9.4% or 70.4 million US dollars in the fourth quarter, primarily due to higher global volume of bananas sold, higher global prices for pineapples, and higher prices and volume for plantains in North America. read more

In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes. read more

According to a report from the newspaper Diario Vanguardia, domestic demand is increasing due to the growing popularity and nutritional benefits of the fruit. The country offers favorable conditions for its development, including fertile land, abundant water resources, and a read more

In the first edition of its nutrition report, Aldi Suisse presents binding goals. The newly released report was created in cooperation with the Swiss Society for Nutrition SGE and underscores the clear commitment of the discount retailer to promoting conscious nutrition. read more

"With an innovative approach that is unparalleled in the fruit and vegetable sector, we aimed to create an interactive and modern website perfectly tailored to the target audience of Cosmic Crisp®: young, urban consumers who are always on the lookout for product innovations." read more

This is 15% less than the previous year. Compared to the six-year average (9,100 tons), the harvest quantity decreased by 22%. Already in 2023, it was significantly below this average at around 8,400 tons, according to the North Statistical Office. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

The seminar "Understanding and implementing HACCP correctly", which can now be booked and viewed retrospectively, is aimed at employees in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and the read more

Quick tip: At the end of this page you will find the link to the gallery, where you can view the photos again individually in peace and full size. read more

This price decrease is having a negative impact on one of the most important months for pomegranates, as 99% of exports are made between January and June, as reported by agraria.pe. read more