As recently announced by Aldi, the corporation will invest a total of approximately 882 million euros in the fruit production of the family business as part of the agreement that is set to last for 20 years. Among other things, the cultivation area will be expanded by about 40 hectares annually. read more

In a statement by Staay Food Group, Westende Fruitteelt is said to be one of the largest pear producers in the Netherlands with a production area of 135 hectares. Two of Staay's three exclusive club varieties, Dazzling Gold and Red Conference, are grown alongside traditional varieties. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries, accounting for read more

However, lesser-known berries such as goji also find their place in Switzerland, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In 2017, strawberries were grown on a total of 514 hectares, decreasing to 491 hectares by 2024. During the same period, the cultivation area for raspberries steadily increased to 160 hectares. read more

The Valencia-based postharvest specialist Citrosol has introduced an innovative automatic control system for fungicide treatments called CATsystem. This system enables the concentration of fungicides, disinfectants, and food additives to be maintained at a constant level within a specified range in post-harvest treatment solutions. read more

New data has shown that as many as 4.26 million households in the UK have less than £20 per person per month to spend on food, according to a report from a food charity. read more

The Izmir province in Turkey is helping the Black Sea province of Samsun to increase its exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, as reported by Turkish Agri News. read more

From 10 hectares in 2011, the cultivation area increased to 47 hectares last year, surpassing conventional production, which is operated on 19 hectares. read more

Na zachodzie Niemiec biznes producentów i sprzedawców truskawek nie jest już tak prosty i bezproblemowy jak kiedyś. Ale wydaje się, że pojawia się nowa i złota szansa dla tych, którzy chcą zainwestować w najwyższej jakości regionalne dostawy na rynek krajowy. read more

Representatives from research, administration, politics, and businesses will discuss this on June 18th and 19th, 2024 in Berlin. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Thünen Institute have invited participants. read more

What may initially sound like a minor issue has enormous implications for all aspects of life. The accelerated melting of ice and the rise in sea levels can, no, will fundamentally change the lives of millions of people, according to experts. Not only those who read more

On May 1, 2024, the service estimates the French cauliflower production for the 2023/24 campaign at 175,900 tons, representing a decrease of 22% compared to the previous year and 25% compared to the average from 2018-2022. The page attributes the decline to strong... read more

The original price paid in Campo was at best around 0.10 Euro/kg, which practically means giving away the harvest. In view of this situation, according to La Unió, many producers have decided not to harvest the onions and instead plow the fields. read more

In protected cultivation in Germany, young plants, vegetables, mushrooms, and ornamental plants are produced. Depending on the crop, this process can require high energy inputs. Given the ongoing discussion about energy prices and supply, horticultural businesses must explore all possibilities. read more

Trzy dekady to długi czas w każdej branży, ale niewielu mogło przewidzieć skalę transformacji sektora jagód w Wielkiej Brytanii w tym okresie. Jednym z przedsiębiorstw, które unosiły się na fali wzrostu konsumpcji, renesansu odmian i obecnie ściskanych marż, jest Angus Soft Fruits. A szkockie jagody. read more

The Vanguard Group International has announced that it is expanding its presence in Peru's table grape market with the acquisition of 478 hectares of land. read more

This is even more important as from May 2025, some companies will no longer be covered by the existing protection. This is being demanded by the Federal Association of the German Food Industry, the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruits and Vegetables, the German Farmers' Association, the German Raiffeisen Association, and read more

Berry giant Hortifrut has announced the appointment of Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid as its new CEO. Luján will assume the position on 1 July 2024 and will initially be located in the US. He will be taking over from Juan Ignacio Allende, who will transition to the role of director at Hortifrut's US partner, Naturipe, and will also be involved in other activities. read more

Three varieties from UK BerryWorld's exclusive varietal development portfolio received awards at this year's International Taste Institute competition in Belgium. read more

Italian melon suppliers have reported a significant increase in average retail prices in their domestic market over the past few years. read more