Especially in the winter months, there is a wide variety of root vegetables available, which for a long time - completely unjustly - were considered "poor people's food". However, these wonderful root vegetables are experiencing a renaissance. Carrots are particularly popular, with households consuming whole carrots last year. read more

Ailimpo is promoting the benefits of consuming lemons and grapefruits regularly in order to maintain an active lifestyle as part of its Good Move From Europe campaign. read more

Until week 47, the cumulative volume of shipments shows a decrease of 28% compared to the same time last year and 14% less than the previous cumulative estimate. read more

A decrease in revenue from licensing is anticipated to result in a 21 percent decline in net profit for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Already now, trade visitors can get an overview of the innovations that will be showcased at the Berlin exhibition grounds in 2025. In the FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights, the organizers present more than 50 new machines, services, lighting, and packaging solutions. read more

Fruitnet's premier event for the international fresh tomato industry will take place in southern Spain next year. read more

The season was characterized by heat and drought, but also by occasional severe weather events and heavy rainfall, which sometimes led to significant quality losses. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej 2024/25 rozpoczął się wolniej niż oczekiwano po krótkim opóźnieniu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i w stosunku do początkowych prognoz. read more

Nowe odmiany moreli wyhodowane w Nowej Zelandii otrzymały swoje komercyjne nazwy nawiązujące do letniej pogody w kraju. read more

Costa's berry harvest has begun on its farms in the North-West, with the harvest workforce expected to reach around 2,000 people during the season. read more

New Zealand snack-sized apple company, Rockit Global, has announced the appointment of Cullen Zhang to its global senior leadership team as the general manager for Greater China. read more

British greenhouse growers are urging the government to support UK businesses to stay afloat and ensure that domestically grown salad crops continue to be available on British shelves. read more

Wilco van den Berg comments on LinkedIn that France's main import period for cherries and strawberries does not fall in the winter anyway, citing Eurostat: According to Eurostat, France imported 8,000 tons of cherries throughout the year 2023, with 85% of that occurring between May and July. read more

Trends shaping the market for dried fruit snacks include consumer prioritization of health and wellness, innovation in dried fruit snacks with new unique flavor profiles, the increase in vegan and plant-based diets, and the rising demand for. read more

On January 23, 2025, it's that time again. The diverse program will focus in the morning on the current work of the Federal Specialist Group for Fruit Growing as well as the Asian hornet, which is spreading in northern Bavaria. Just before lunch, the members' meeting takes place. read more

Niderland's largest fruit grower cooperative, Fruitmasters, has introduced Sonrosa, a new brand identity for what they describe as a "hybrid strawberry of the future". read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that its new Organic Raingrown Avocado will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that their new Organic rain-grown avocados will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

Scales Corp, New Zealand's largest apple exporter, anticipates reaching an underlying net profit ranging between NZ$30 million (€16.7 million) and NZ$35 million (€19.5 million) in 2024. read more