One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

Setbacks have hit hundreds of apple growers in the Canadian province of British Columbia as BC Tree Fruits, one of Canada's major fruit marketing cooperatives, announced its closure, leaving them without a commercial outlet for their produce. read more

In the case of field beans, the cultivation area was expanded by 28% to 15,100 hectares. The cultivation of root vegetables, including potatoes, also saw an increase of nearly five percent to 17,600 hectares. In addition, around 8,700 hectares of horticultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, were grown on the arable land. read more

Verband president Georg Boekels emphasized that he welcomes Özdemir's prompt reaction to the EU aid package for Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland, and his call for funds from the EU crisis fund to also be requested for Germany. read more

Sun World CEO David Marguleas, Fresh Del Monte COO Mohammed Abbas, and Driscoll’s Asia-Pacific VP and GM Jae Chun are among the prominent speakers scheduled to present at the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the new content hub at Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

Po dwóch kolejnych latach dotkniętych letnimi cyklonami, nowozelandzki przemysł awokado może spodziewać się poprawy wolumenów eksportowych w tym sezonie.

After two consecutive years affected by summer cyclones, the New Zealand avocado industry is set to welcome improved export volumes this season. read more

The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more

Previously, the country of origin was not required to be specified. The new regulations could encourage European consumers to choose locally grown fruits and vegetables more often. read more

A world-first line of flavored Brazil nut snacks is being introduced at WHSmith travel stores nationwide. read more

Joan Serentill, President of the Core Fruit Committee of Afrucat, emphasized during the presentation of the estimate: "Despite the recovery of apple production, we are still far from the Catalan production potential. We cannot speak of a good cycle in the history of." read more

Over 350 people are expected to attend this year's annual New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference, which will be held at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre. read more

Przemysł winogron stołowych w Kalifornii doświadczył w ostatnich latach sporej liczby zmian. Wydaje się, że prawie w każdym sezonie hodowcy od Coachella do Fresno borykają się z wahającymi się okolicznościami, które są poza ich kontrolą i mogą zagrażać ich biznesom. Obejmują one rosnące koszty. read more

In comparison to other horticultural crops, the ongoing war and broader conflicts have had a minimal impact on the production of subtropical or exotic crops in Israel. read more

A merger between two of the major apple producers in north-east Italy, Società Frutticoltori Trento (SFT) and Cooperativa La Trentina, has been approved. read more

The project designation "NEmGem" stands for the reduction of "nitrogen (N) emissions in vegetable cultivation." The main goal of the project, as communicated by the Magdeburg-Stendal University, is to reduce nitrous oxide emissions through the removal, processing, and re-application of crop residues in field vegetable cultivation. read more

South Korea was the fastest growing market for exports of Ecuadorian bananas in the first half of 2024, according to the latest trade data shared by industry associations Aebe and Acorbanec. read more

Agrintesa, one of Italy's largest fresh produce suppliers, has recently installed a new, highly automated packing line with the aim of taking advantage of the growing demand for premium-grade fruit in Europe. read more

Tesco has partnered with Ella’s Kitchen to promote healthier choices by providing customers with free vegetables when they purchase products from the brand. read more

The harvest quantities are increasing, and thus the regional supply as well. Prices have significantly decreased at the German wholesale markets. read more

Catalonia's apple harvest is expected to reach 268,770 tonnes this year, which is 13 percent higher than in 2023 and 3 percent above the five-year average. All varieties have seen an increase compared to last year, especially Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala. read more