In cooperation with its long-standing partner Frutania, the variety is exclusively grown in German fields, according to the company. "With 'ALDIna', we are achieving another interim goal as part of our mission 'Good for all.' On the one hand, the strawberry is grown ... read more

Exports of blueberries in particular broke the record set in 2021, reaching almost 27,000 tons. Raspberry exports also continued their upward trend, reaching 22,000 tons this year. Fresh blackberries set a record with over 900 tons. While strawberry exports fell, read more

The Co-op has announced today (29 May) that it is reducing prices for its member-owners on 54 different fruit and vegetable products. read more

The Belgian cooperative BelOrta has announced the arrival of the first domestically grown blueberries, completing its full berry offering for the season. read more

For this reason, there were and are no phases of rapid growth spurts and large harvest amounts in the asparagus fields. The asparagus spears grew more slowly in cool temperatures, and the asparagus plants thus used their energy more slowly. read more

For the last 60 years, bananas have been transported from the farms where they are grown to grocery stores mainly in disposable cardboard boxes that can hold up to 40 pounds per box. read more

All products meet the strict "Check Again!" standard, which in some cases goes far beyond legal requirements and the Bio Suisse guidelines. In vegetable and fruit cultivation, organic fertilization free from slaughterhouse waste is emphasized. An especially important aspect of "return to" read more

Biological pest control is an alternative to synthetic pesticides. Organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasitoids are used in this method. However, the effectiveness is sometimes insufficient. The combined application of different biocontrol organisms could... read more

Part of the rhubarb has already been removed from the programs of retail chains. As a result, the freely available quantity at German wholesale markets has increased minimally. By the middle of the 21st week, prices at German wholesale markets rose significantly, averaging 3.18 euros per kilogram. read more

The new post-Brexit regulations regarding the biosecurity of fresh produce entering the UK are expected to lead to disputes over higher costs and operational feasibility. Furthermore, resulting delays could result in fruits and vegetables spoiling while awaiting clearance. read more

Italian organic brand Almaverde Bio has introduced a new organic strawberry variety exclusively grown in Romagna. Named Elodì, this variety was developed by the Newplant Group and the research organization CREA. It will be marketed under the Almaverde Bio brand by Canova, a company within the Apofruit Group that specializes in fresh organic fruit. read more

Bayer has announced two external partnerships to advance the development of gene-edited vegetables. The first partnership involves teaming up with the South Korean biotech company G+FLAS to develop genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3. read more

The market for organically and conventionally grown strawberries is gradually and steadily growing across Europe. Recent prospective analyses published in the study "Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027" indicate a growth in the strawberry market, driven primarily by read more

El Pinar, based in Segovia, is expanding its nursery area to meet the increasing demand for its strawberry varieties. The company anticipates a 15 percent growth in sales this year, reaching 250 million plants. This expansion will necessitate a 12 percent increase in its nursery cultivation area in Spain, Romania, and, for the. read more

The University of California, Davis has announced that it will be ending all strawberry licensing agreements with Eurosemillas after the Spanish company failed to fulfill its obligations. read more

Mustafa Altaf of Dubai-based trader Altaf Hussain Trading Co has announced that the export season for Pakistani mangoes has officially started, following the Pakistani government's approval for exports starting from May 20th. read more

In the temperate zone, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns have the strongest impact on the phenological spring phases. Therefore, a shift in apple blossom as the beginning of the phenological full spring is suitable as an indicator of climate change. read more

With a focus on health and innovation, the company aims to strengthen its positioning as a leading provider of healthy snacks, dried fruits, and nut mixes. read more

Scales Corporation has announced the acquisition of 240 hectares of planted orchard area, including 110 hectares of Dazzle apples, and a stake in the juice concentrate operation Profruit from the Bostock Group for NZ$47.5 million. read more

"We waited for a while to avoid raising a false alarm," commented Assomela President Ennio Magnani afterwards, "but we can now say that the sub-zero temperatures that occurred at the end of April in South Tyrol and Trentino have caused significant damage to the." read more