Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot. read more

Rząd Tajlandii podejmuje wysiłki w celu zwiększenia środków bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego dla owoców przeznaczonych na rynki eksportowe, zgodnie z raportem opublikowanym przez Bangkok Post. read more

Altar Produce is expanding its year-round spring onion programme to meet the increasing global demand. The company stated that this expansion will ensure a reliable supply, increased volume capacity, and customized product offerings, further demonstrating its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions in the long term. read more

Kent Organic Mushroom Farm, an urban farm, has introduced UK-grown dried Lion's Mane mushrooms that are organically certified. read more

The sustainable agri-food investment fund Cibus Fund II has acquired a majority stake in the stonefruit breeder PSB Producción Vegetal. The two parties stated that the deal will drive the future development of high-quality, climate-resilient fruit varieties to meet the changing demands of producers. read more

Sustainable agri-food investment fund Cibus Fund II has acquired a majority stake in stonefruit breeder PSB Producción Vegetal. The two parties stated that the agreement will support the future development of high-quality, climate-resilient fruit varieties to meet the changing needs of producers. read more

Sunkist is promoting grapefruit grown in California in the United States by introducing a new way to enjoy the fruit. read more

This innovation, similar to artificial feed that is used to feed livestock and pets throughout their entire lives, contains all the nutrients that honeybees need. According to the university, it is expected to be an effective strategy in combating the increasing bee mortality. read more

Mushroom cultivation has many advantages. It is characterized by the fact that mushroom producers operate in a circular economy. After harvesting, the substrate infused with mycelium is further processed as a valuable raw material, for example as fertilizer on agricultural fields. This serves as a read more

Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones. read more

The feedback from the Indian trade has shown that there is significant growth potential in all categories of South African fruits, so the export focus of the industry on India aligns with the country's efforts to expand its presence in this large consumer market. read more

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

Food retailer, wholesaler, and distributor A.F. Blakemore & Son has announced Steven Nuttall as its new Chief Financial Officer. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

Two experienced professionals in the fresh produce industry, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras, have collaborated to create Prime Fruit Partners (PFP), a new import company located in Barendrecht. Together, they bring a combined experience of over 40 years in the global fruit trade, with previous roles at SFI, Olympic Fruit, and Verdi. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

A Victorian vegetable grower has found that providing students with on-farm experience is crucial in increasing their vegetable consumption. read more

New Day Fruits (NDF), located in the Chilean region of Ñuble, has revealed its intention to construct a new cherry packing plant to accommodate the increasing cherry production in the region. Official data shows that there are currently 3,062 hectares of cherry orchards in Ñuble. read more

The FPJ Festival of Fresh Special previews FPJ's main summer event and focuses on soft fruit as the British season begins. read more