BASF Digital Farming has announced the 2025 launch of its Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies. read more

Driscoll's plans to launch its premium berry range Sweetest Batch at selected retailers in Germany and the Middle East in 2025. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica, the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce hosted a panel discussion at the Logistics Hub to explore potential strategies for tackling shipping challenges encountered by fresh produce operators. read more

"Supported by government incentives such as the provision of high-quality seeds, training programs for farmers, and access to subsidized inputs, the cultivation area is expected to increase by six percent to 34,000 hectares by 2025," the report states. read more

The study was inspired by an experiment conducted by social psychologist Karl Duncker in 1938, which showed that a simple story could reverse children's taste preferences over several days. read more

The Australian macadamia industry has welcomed a revised protocol for exports to India, which has removed the requirement for methyl bromide fumigation. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seeds, recently hosted its open days from 11-13 February at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational showcased new and improved varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare facility. read more

Sinclair showcased a timelapse of its compostable fruit labels at the recent Fruit Logistica event. The company reported significant interest in its Sinclair-T55 label since its launch in partnership with the Zespri Group at Fruit Attraction in October 2024, as the industry seeks to adopt more sustainable practices. read more

The total consumption of fresh vegetables in the Netherlands has decreased by 2% compared to the previous year. This information is based on data from YouGov (formerly GfK) as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The fruit cultivation area also decreased, with 13,500 hectares, 14% below the level recorded in 2017. Around one-third of the total area was under organic management. Apples accounted for nearly half of the fruit area in the reporting year, with approximately 6,500 hectares. read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), have announced a new collaboration to improve operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). read more

According to the industry association Proarándanos, nine varieties account for 80 percent of Peru's blueberry export production. These include Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty. read more

Red and green California peppers reached prices of 1.70 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, yellow California peppers 1.60 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, green Italian peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.70 Euros/kg, red Italian peppers averaged 1.80 Euros/kg, and green and red Lamuyo peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.50 Euros/kg. read more

Ponad 6 500 ton kolumbijskich awokado Hass zostało sprzedanych przed zeszłotygodniowym Super Bowl, co stanowi wzrost o 350 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem.

More than 6,500 tonnes of Colombian Hass avocados were sold ahead of last week’s Super Bowl, an increase of 350 per cent on last year. read more

South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

"80% of these hectares are accounted for by nine varieties: Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty," according to the institution. And looking at the information, it becomes clear that Ventura, with 5,355 hectares, represents 26% of all varieties. read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, congratulates: "For 75 years, the Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Nutrition and Consumer Protection has been providing valuable analyses and food for thought. As a seismograph for future topics, it helps us..." read more

Chile has exported over 17,000 tonnes of fruit to South Korea so far in the 2024/25 season, which represents an almost 57 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

Within the broader fresh produce category, tropical fruits still occupy a somewhat niche position. Even well-known products like mangoes and pineapples are not yet considered essential items, but the category is experiencing growth, as evidenced by a significant increase in sales of 15.6% (in value) and 6.1% read more