In total, the researchers obtained 430 fungal isolates and identified them using both morphological and molecular techniques. PCR tests with species-specific primers revealed that 403 isolates belonged to Monilinia laxa and 27 to Monilinia fructigena. Sequencing of the ITS- and... read more

The two producer organizations, Marktgemeinschaft Bodenseeobst eG and Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft Raiffeisen eG, currently predict a decrease of around 10% compared to the previous year. This corresponds to an estimated harvest quantity of 227,000 tons of apples (2024: 251,200 tons). read more

The Chilean fruit industry is on high alert due to a significant rise in active outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, raising concerns as the new export season approaches. read more

South African fruit growers are exploring options to minimize the impact of the new tariffs imposed by Trump on the sector. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for combating downy mildew on parsley in outdoor cultivation is permitted in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)New Zealand Pavilion (Hall 5, 5L02) read more

The leading salad supplier G's has increased the size of lettuce heads and decreased the use of fertilizers on its salad crops as part of a large-scale trial of regenerative farming and biological soil inoculation. read more

The British cold pressed juice company Daily Dose has introduced two new apple juice flavors at Waitrose this week. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will officially launch its new Romaine lettuce campaign, 'for Every Season. Every Field.', at its Future of Veg Field Day in Salinas on August 12-13. read more

During his tenure, Wiesner oversaw the growth of the company in Central and South America and played a crucial role in the development of Mission Produce's vertically integrated and international farming operations. In particular, he spearheaded the expansion of the Peruvian operation. read more

Once again, fruits were the product group with the second highest inflation rate in the fresh food sector. Consumers paid 11.6% more last month than the previous year. Prices, especially for stone fruits, were significantly higher compared to twelve months ago. read more

The sector was able to ship 2,249 containers with a net weight of 39,102 tons and a FOB value of 99.3 million US dollars, solidifying the country's position as a key supplier in the global market. read more

Compared to the final results of the previous year, this represents a decrease of 26.6%. Following a decrease in strawberry harvest last year, the decline in the harvest quantity continues this year. read more

One of the world's leading breeders of table grapes, cherries, and blueberries, Bloom Fresh, has won a plant variety rights (PVR) case in China, resulting in the destruction of illegally propagated IFG Ten vines sold to consumers as Sweet Globe. read more

In the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show by Fruitnet, sponsored by Alegra, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell discuss the newest trends in fresh produce. Topics covered include summer marketing promotions, Peru's increase in blueberry exports, and electromagnetic yield enhancement. read more

The upcoming British apple and pear season could be the best in terms of quality and flavor in many years. read more

Golden Delicious, the main variety in the apple category, is expected to experience a slight decrease (-0.9% to 2.06 million tons), while Gala is projected to stabilize at 1.43 million tons. Significant declines of -19.2% and -8.8% are forecasted for Red Delicious and Idared, respectively. read more

This year, the registered guests of DOGK have the opportunity to visit Welver at the invitation of Rijk Zwaan and get an impression of how modern breeding works. read more

Pear production in the European Union is expected to slightly increase in the 2025/26 season, but it still falls below the long-term average and is significantly below its maximum capacity, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more