The area under cultivation in Thuringian greenhouses decreased slightly by 0.3 ha or 1 % compared to the previous year and totalled 32 ha in 2023. read more

On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, the BVL has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product. read more

UV-C emitting robots have recently become available on the market for the control of powdery mildew. Agroscope is testing a model from the Dutch company Octiva in strawberry crops as part of a project of the Fruit and Berry Competence Network (a partnership between Agroscope and the
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Container throughput recorded a year-on-year decline in 2023, although there was a slight recovery in the second half of the year. Bulk cargo throughput remained almost stable during the period under review, securing supplies for the economy. A positive development
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Global fruit importer Port International has announced that Agrícola Valenciana is now its exclusive partner on Spanish citrus. read more

Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years, and supermarkets are offering further relief to shoppers with a series of price-cutting and promotional measures. read more

The development of tastier varieties and growing demand for healthier snacking options show there is huge potential in the table grape market. Consumers are leaving traditional varieties behind in favour of newer, more innovative alternatives. And having the right varietal mix is essential to
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The German Fruit Prize has been one of the most important industry awards for more than 27 years. This year, we want to do more to promote young talent: We are looking for the YOUNGSTAR for the first time. read more

Organic farms produced a total of 480,000 tonnes of vegetables on a good 18,400 hectares. This corresponds to 15% of the total vegetable cultivation area and 12% of the total harvest. Compared to 2022, the area under organic cultivation increased by 3% and the corresponding harvest volume by 11%. In the
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Even though the police had set up numerous roadblocks around the EU institutions, some farmers managed to break through them with their tractors. There were also numerous traffic disruptions in the Belgian capital, including the road to the airport being blocked.
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To celebrate the upcoming Shepard avocado season commencing in March, Australian Avocados has partnered with chef and TV personality Luke Hines to develop a range of recipes incorporating the fruit.   read more

The Fresh Produce Forum stage at this year’s Fruit Logistica kicked off with a look at the implications for AI on different levels of retail and consumer behaviour, and how they could come together in a completely new environment. read more

UK stonefruit sales have been on a downward trajectory in recent years as Northern and Southern Hemisphere supply issues, together with UK grocery inflation, have conspired to dent purchase volumes. And 2023/24 was no exception. read more

Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, his knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships will be invaluable in steering the company into its next phase of growth, Apeel said. read more

Air-dried fruit and vegetable crips manufacturer Nim’s has reported a 20 per cent rise in turnover on the back of achieving ‘zero food waste’. read more

This includes efficient product searches, navigation through the store and personalised product suggestions. According to the company, the aim is to create a new shopping experience in stationary retail and to offer opportunities for individualisation.  read more

South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth. read more

As Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on 21 February, the planned law on the future orientation of agriculture (PLOA) will take up the goal of agricultural and food sovereignty. In addition, agriculture is to be recognised as a fundamental interest of the nation and
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This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed. read more

The world’s oldest consumer brand for fruit will soon no longer be visible to the general public after almost a century on the shelves. read more