A significant increase in production in Italy will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The Australian producers had fewer pineapples available after a natural mass flowering caused the fruits to ripen prematurely. A natural mass flowering in early 2023 led, as reefertrends reports, to an oversupply of pineapples in the Australian market, where tons were available. read more

A significant increase in Italy's production will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

Europe's increasingly unstable climate is causing a decrease in apple production, especially in the eastern part of the continent, according to recent reports. read more

At first glance at gmvteam's references, it is noticeable that the topic of fruits and vegetables does not appear there. Which topics do we need to discuss across industries to shape the future, and why is it important not to always rely solely on industry experts for shaping the future? read more

Wiele nowych plantacji awokado zostało zasadzonych w Izraelu w ostatnich latach, nawet w pobliżu Gedery, na południe od Tel Awiwu, plantacje awokado zaczęły pojawiać się między uprawami granatów i cytrusów. read more

Air-dried fruit and vegetable specialist Nim’s Fruit Crisps has been renamed as 'Nim’s... Naturally'. read more

Morrisons is expanding its collaboration with Too Good To Go to provide 'Surprise Bags' from approximately 930 of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores in the fight against food waste. read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

The insect is harmless to humans and animals, but it can destroy entire fruit and vegetable crops because the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit, making the crops inedible. The adult insects can also continue to develop and cause significant damage. read more

The increase in sales, as reported by freshfruitportal, is attributed to the growing number of health-conscious consumers and the expanding middle class who are becoming aware of the value of healthy foods and their health benefits. read more

"Since 2005, the district association of fruit and gardening clubs in the district of Reutlingen (KOV) has been working to preserve the legacy of Eduard Lucas. This work aims to bring both the Eduard Lucas House and traditional orchard cultivation to the forefront in Reutlingen and the surrounding region." read more

The cultivation area for bell peppers is estimated at 12,675 hectares, which represents an increase of 1% compared to the previous season, with the California variety predominating, although Palermo continues to gain ground. Tomatoes are estimated to have a cultivation area of 8,700 hectares (-3%). read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the application of Mildicut to combat late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in potatoes is permitted according to the emergency authorization from August 2nd to November 29th, 2024. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). According to the report, over 2.3 million tons of bananas were shipped worldwide in 2023, which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2022. This strengthens the country's position as Asia's leading banana exporter. read more

According to their own statements, the food retailer has been donating 20 cents to Tafel Deutschland for almost a year, which uses the amount for digitalization, expansion of storage and transportation capacities, and promotion of volunteering. For example, the proceeds were used for. read more

Slowly but steadily, changes are starting to take place in certain areas of the apple industry in Hungary. It is not a sudden, overnight transformation by any means. However, a gradual transition towards new apple varieties, improved technical processes, and the streamlining of supply chains indicates a promising future for the country's fresh apple trade. read more

A significant new research project is investigating the potential of utilizing a groundbreaking biostimulant technology to enhance the resilience of tomatoes to climate change and at the same time decrease the carbon footprint of production in the UK. read more

British consumers can expect a plentiful supply of slightly larger apples this season. read more

As reefertrends reports, the producers are in discussions with their retail partners to take this fact into account and ensure a fair compensation for the heavier apples. The overall volume of the apple harvest is promising and the general read more