The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) is advocating for the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. read more

Sezon brytyjskich borówek rozpoczął się, a pierwsze ilości są już dostępne w sklepach. Wiodący brytyjski dostawca jagód, Hall Hunter, spodziewa się zbiorów na poziomie 3000 ton w tym roku – co stanowi 50 procent całkowitej produkcji w Wielkiej Brytanii. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced the appointment of its new president, Michael Schadler. Schadler, who previously served as the executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will succeed his predecessor, Todd. read more

Superplum has started its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar reach peak production. read more

Foodiq Global and Melons Australia have teamed up for a research project to determine the health advantages of eating melons and to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and consumers to enhance the importance of melons in a healthy diet. read more

Niemiecka sieć supermarketów Edeka, największa w kraju, jest jedną z kilku wiodących firm, które wezmą udział w Kongresie Winogron Fruitnet w pobliżu Bari we Włoszech 4 lipca. read more

Tesco has gone against the trend of most other UK supermarkets by introducing fully branded packs of Zespri SunGold kiwis. read more

Global avocado specialist Alcoaxarquía has acquired a stake in avocado-based vegetable spread company Janus Fruit. read more

Scotty Brand has introduced a new line of traditional dishes for fans of potatoes. read more

The campaign was launched in Japan with the support of the Japan Dietetic Association, Tokyo Seika - Japan's largest fruit and vegetable wholesaler - and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. read more

The top carrot grower in Queensland, Kalfresh, is backing Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Pick of the Crop initiative, which promotes healthy eating in schools. The goal is to provide more opportunities for primary school children in Queensland to learn about and consume more vegetables and fruits. read more

I am excited about melons right now because they are in season and taste delicious. They are a refreshing and hydrating fruit, perfect for enjoying during hot summer days. Melons also come in a variety of types, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, each offering its unique flavor profile. Overall, melons are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in various ways, whether eaten on their own, added to salads, or blended into smoothies. read more

Angus Soft Fruits estimates that there is currently a 10-15 percent shortage in British strawberry supply due to the unseasonably cold weather in recent weeks. read more

Komitet Kiwi w Chile zrewidował swoje prognozy zbiorów na rok 2024 w górę do 139 000 ton. read more

A decade ago, Fruitnet reported that Israeli grape exports were declining. The exports fell from 7,000 tonnes in 2006 to 5,000 in 2010, and further down to 3,000 tonnes in 2014. The decline was attributed to various factors such as adverse exchange rates, seasonal EU-imposed taxes for imports after July 31, and price competition with Egypt. read more

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, continues to be the best place to establish fruitful connections with both existing and new contacts. read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen, the statistical office for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), NRW companies achieved almost a third in 2023. read more

The competition, formerly known as 'Groentevakman', is taking place for the tenth time and is an initiative of Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Office VLAM in collaboration with Boerenbond, Buurtsuper.be, Coöperatie Hoogstraten, BelOrta, and REO Veiling. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more