The aim of the event is to make the value of fresh produce understandable, educate, raise awareness, and promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables - starting with the youngest consumers. Schools, in particular, were the focus of the event. read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the relevant plant protection product may be used to combat plum fruit moths (Cydia funebrana) on plums, damsons, mirabelles, and greengages beyond the existing approval from May 23rd to September 19th, 2024. read more

Dwa lata temu, nowa marka jabłek Soluna została po raz pierwszy zaprezentowana światu na targach Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

The current Peruvian mango season is being described as the worst in recent memory, which is causing a difficult period for the mango industry. read more

Aldi has reduced prices on more than 45 fresh fruit and vegetable products at its stores in the UK. read more

On May 24th, Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, handed over the funding certificates to the consortium partners: the Consumer Center NRW e.V. for all consumer centers in the federal states, as well as to the Europa-Universität Flensburg, which will be conducting the project scientifically. read more

In 2021, the cooperative already had a turnover of 283 million euros, but prices fluctuate significantly in the fruit sales sector. Combined with cost increases, this puts a strong pressure on the profitability of the producers. FruitMasters is therefore working on a growth strategy with cost control. read more

The fresh potato market is currently experiencing a shortage in supply. There are hardly any good eating potatoes left in storage, and early eating potatoes from imports can barely ensure supply. In the countries of origin for early eating potatoes, for various reasons, efforts have been made to... read more

The climatic impact of El Niño resulted in a 68 percent decrease in Peruvian mango exports in the 2023/24 season. According to the mango association Apem, just over 80,000 tonnes of the fruit were shipped during that period. read more

Biznes świeżych malin w Polsce rośnie, przyciągając coraz większą liczbę producentów każdego roku. read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The main harvest in Switzerland this year will last from May 20th to June 9th. According to the Swiss Fruit Growers Association, 1,000 tons will be harvested per week during this period. This includes cultivating various varieties that ripen earlier or later, as well as implementing cultivation techniques to maximize yield. read more

The Phytophthora Taskforce urgently calls for action. In addition, intensive monitoring in the stand is necessary, and when spraying, the agents should always be combined and rotated. Outbreak sources can be reported to the NAK to enforce in the interest of. read more

The main season for strawberries in North Rhine-Westphalia lasts until the end of July, with some farms offering local strawberries until early November. Due to the heavy rainfall in the spring, the strawberries are growing well and reaching good fruit quality. However, some areas were not able to dry well and read more

Ahead of the 2024 California grape season, Pretty Lady Vineyards is preparing to introduce a new variety of jumbo green seedless grapes called Applause. These grapes are known for their crisp texture, bright color, and distinctive, full flavor, as stated by Pretty Lady Vineyards. read more

South Australia-based organic vegetable grower Eldridge Fresh Organics has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and track the complete production chain of vegetables in real-time, digitizing the entire process. read more

Delegates have only one more week to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets booked before 31 May. read more

Delegates have only one more week left to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased before 31 May. read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

The researchers (Clemente Méndez, Alicja Grycz, Domingo Ríos, Beatriz Rodríguez, and Elena Rodríguez) explain that avocado cultivation has been increasing every year, with global production having increased by 200% in the past ten years. Avocado is a healthy fruit that is rich in. read more