With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - particularly the growing areas around Pisticci and Metapontum (Province of Matera) - is one of the most important production locations. read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

PhytoAlert is an initiative from the biosector and was further developed on behalf of the Phytophthora Taskforce by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with co-financing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN), the European Union. read more

The focus was on the labor- and time-intensive production conditions in fruit growing, the dedication of the people behind successful businesses, and the diversity of German fruit cultivation. The goal was to provide employees of the authorities with a practical insight into the challenges of the sector. read more

SanLucar has harvested its first crop of blueberries grown at its La Masía farm near Valencia. Two years since the company embarked on the project to produce blueberries in the region, it said the first batches were now on sale in local supermarkets. read more

The fresh produce currently mostly comes from protected cultivation, such as greenhouses and plastic tunnels. According to experts from the LWK (Agricultural Chamber) specializing in berry fruits, a normal strawberry season with good quality is expected. In the main cultivation area in Lower Saxony, read more

The Royal company, based in Seville, is announcing a successful beginning to its stone fruit season. They started the 2025 harvest with early peaches and nectarines in April. The harvesting of their red-fleshed nectarine variety, Royal Sanguine, will begin soon, along with their Metis and Pluot hybrids. read more

Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week. read more

Golden Bay Fruit (GBF) has introduced a modern twist on a traditional concept by unveiling a selection of cold-pressed juices packaged in a box format. read more

Według nowego raportu Christian Aid do 2080 roku niemal dwie trzecie regionów uprawy bananów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i Karaibach może stać się nieodpowiednich do uprawy z powodu zmian klimatycznych. read more

The advanced webinar scheduled for June 25th aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects, in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

"It was an intense Macfrut with many qualified encounters," said Mauro Laghi, General Director of Alegra and Sales Manager at Brio. "We had the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss important plans with Italian and international customers, strategical..." read more

The state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center for fruit is unique in Europe thanks to its advanced techniques for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated chain. By combining robotics and automation... read more

Ostatniego tygodnia odbyła się pierwsza dostawa chińskich gruszek do Argentyny, co stanowi ważny kamień milowy w dwustronnej wymianie handlowej między obydwoma krajami. Przesyłka 2 597 kartonów świeżych gruszek o wartości 25 420 dolarów została dostarczona przez firmę Botou Dongfang Fruit Co. z prowincji Hebei. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide Novodor FC (active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, strain NB 176) is allowed to be used for controlling Colorado potato beetles on potatoes. The emergency authorization for Novodor FC is limited to organic farming. read more

Fresh Del Monte plans to pursue legal action against the unauthorized production of its exclusive pink pineapple in Nicaragua. read more

Between the years 2020 and 2024, mushroom production increased from 340,000 tons to 360,000 tons due to sustained demand from both domestic and international markets. The domestic mushroom market is characterized by a strong spatial concentration of production. The largest mushroom production... read more

An article in the US newspaper The Spokesman-Review indicates that there is a growing black market for Cosmic Crisp apples in Washington state. This development is concerning for growers and marketers who have made significant investments in the licensed variety. read more

On the occasion of the anniversary, this year's general assembly took place on a Friday and featured a festive gala dinner for the participants. The full assembly of product groups was conducted in writing in advance due to the evening program. read more

5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. read more