"In order to harvest in the future, one must prepare the terrain, sow, nurture, and protect," said Werner Salzmann, President of the VSGP, in his opening speech at the VSGP's delegates' assembly to its members. He is convinced that nobody can do this better than the. read more

From May 2nd, we will be back to provide you with the latest news on fruits and vegetables from the fresh produce industry. read more

Since mid-February of this year, the number of advertising campaigns for strawberries has been steadily increasing. In calendar week 16, a record was reached for this point in the season with a total of 44 campaigns. At this time, German strawberries were already mentioned as the 1st origin six times, three times. read more

The Price Committee for Sugar and Watermelons of the Lonja Agropecuaria Hortofruticola of Castilla-La Mancha (Agricultural Market) expects a slight increase in these early productions. Therefore, as every year, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced supply of these products. read more

A new study from the university builds on previous research that has found that flowering strips can reduce damage caused by pests (green apple aphids) by up to 32% in bad years. read more

A total of 1,702 German strawberry farms contributed to satisfying the strawberry demand of the German people with a harvest of more than 120,000 tons, providing around 52% of the total German consumption. read more

Beefsteak tomatoes increased significantly by 27.7% and cost on average 2.53 euros/kg. Table grapes of lighter varieties and oranges also became more expensive for consumers, with price increases of 10.4% and 10.3% respectively compared to the previous year. Iceberg lettuce saw an 11.1% price increase. read more

Because after a season interrupted by heavy rainfalls, hail, and floods, this year's harvest benefited from nearly perfect weather during the critical summer ripening period, resulting in an excellent harvest. read more

"The Day of German Asparagus" is a tribute to a culinary icon that connects generations, shapes landscapes, and becomes the main actor on plates and weekly markets during the short harvest season. Hardly any other food combines agricultural tradition, regional... read more

Due to their early planting and specialization in cultivation, the 90 active producers of Pfalzmarkt make an important contribution to ensuring a secure and price-stable supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in Germany. Orders from wholesale markets and retail food stores are delivered daily. read more

Sweet Sensation is still a favorite in the German market, as well as in Southern Europe and Scandinavia where it is performing very well. Thanks to loyal customers in these regions, the gross payout price was higher this year compared to the past season, despite hail damage. The pears were. read more

Although this rain has contributed to well-filled water reserves, the persistently changeable weather with little sunlight has delayed ripening and affected fruit quality. read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global market leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified... read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified" read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

Prof. Ian Small from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space and the School of Molecular Sciences at UWA said that the project team is working on the development of plants with "complete nutrition" that could sustain human health in space for an entire year. read more

reefertrends reports this, citing a report from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). According to the report, the decline in exports is primarily attributed to the reduction in activities of Grupo Sol, which announced in October last year that it would be scaling back production. read more

A special first moment was on April 17, when the breeder Limgroup purchased a crate of Sonrosa® from FruitMasters for 1,000 euros from strawberry breeder Jan van den Elzen in Uden. The proceeds from this crate were donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which focuses on conserving wildlife, including pandas and. read more

In addition to German cauliflower from overwinter production, cauliflower from the Benelux region and France is also available at the market, causing prices to decrease. In the current 17th week, a 6-pack of cauliflower from France costs an average at the German wholesale markets. read more