According to QS, referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R applies to its use against Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) on table onions in open fields and is limited to the period from April 15 to August 12, 2025. read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

The premium New Zealand-grown pear, Piqa Boo, has been rebranded with a new look and name in preparation for the 2025 export season. read more

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and a high-level delegation, along with representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently held a meeting with Japanese importers in Tokyo to discuss and overcome challenges faced by the country's banana exports in the competitive Japanese market. read more

This year's presentations of new strawberry varieties from UC Davis emphasized the growing importance of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, as reported by Rupert Hargreaves, co-owner of the UK intellectual property specialist Global Plant Genetics. read more

Tegoroczne prezentacje nowych odmian z UC Davis podkreśliły rosnące znaczenie Egiptu i Jordanii w produkcji truskawek - powiedział Rupert Hargreaves, współwłaściciel brytyjskiej firmy specjalizującej się w własności intelektualnej Global Plant Genetics. read more

Puerto Antioquia, a multi-purpose, deepwater terminal located along Colombia’s northern coast, was the topic of conversation during a Logistics Hub session on the last day of Fruit Logistica. read more

Worldwide Fruit is introducing British-grown Jazz Juniors apples as it celebrates the main Jazz brand becoming the fifth-largest variety in the UK. read more

The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner MP, will be making his debut appearance before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) Select Committee next week. read more

Green Fruits, a second-tier citrus cooperative based on Oliva and part of Anecoop, reported a turnover of €67mn for the 2023/24 season, marking a 21.8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Three of the main Italian apple producer organizations have established a new association with the aim of enhancing their members' efforts in research and development, energy, natural resources, and collaborative commercial ventures. read more

Ok. Here is the translation: "Ok. Here is the translation: Around 250 people from 18 countries gathered in Valencia this week for the inaugural Fruitnet Citrus Congress." read more

Pierwsza wysyłka południowoafrykańskich cytryn sezonu 2025 dotarła do Indii. read more

With the assistance of its distribution partner James Hall & Co, the retail chain Spar has become the first company to sell bananas under the Trudi's brand in the UK. read more

The Italian fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has appointed Federico Stanzani as its new general manager. read more

The Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board, Vlam, has officially launched a new three-year promotional campaign with the goal of increasing its market share for fresh fruits and vegetables in Norway and the UK. read more

The positive development is mainly attributed to the increase in imports by key importing countries such as the Netherlands, China and Hong Kong, Spain, and Chile. In 2024, Peru broke its record for agricultural exports, reaching a total of 12.4 billion US dollars. read more

In supermarkets and discount stores, the first promotions with table grapes from the Indian subcontinent are available. In the 13th calendar week, there are 30 promotions with table grapes, with Indian grapes being advertised 7 times. Seasonally, from the 14th to the 20th calendar week, there is an read more

Vanguard International exported 2,110 containers of Peruvian table grapes during the 2024/25 season, which was a 16 percent increase compared to the previous campaign. read more

Morocco exported a record 56,700 tonnes of avocados worth US$179 million in the 2023/24 season, which is a 25% increase compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. read more