The researchers believe that their system could serve as an alternative or complement to cooling, MIT announced. At the core of their approach are micronails made of silk. These micronails can penetrate the tough, waxy skin of plants without eliciting a stress response. read more

California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

For 15 years, the cooperative fruit-growing families of the Lake Constance region have been actively involved in the Apple Project, working to preserve and promote biodiversity. Surveys have shown that the diversity of wild bees in the orchards has stabilized at a high level – and read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas a Europa alcanzaron las 3,3 millones de toneladas en el primer trimestre de 2025, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 1 por ciento.

Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables to Europe stood at 3.3 million tonnes in the opening quarter of 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 1 per cent. read more

Wietnam od dawna był jednym z głównych rynków eksportowych dla Pana Apple. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a remarkable selection of expert speakers for its Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025, at the Carlton Hotel Sukhumvit in Bangkok. read more

W USA, firma Orchard View Cherries z Oregonu przewiduje "doskonałą jakość" swojej tegorocznej uprawy, która ma wzrosnąć o 30 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. read more

The blueberry industry in Peru is expected to produce a record 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, reflecting a 4% annual growth rate. This growth comes as the industry rebounds from a significant decline in production and exports in 2023/24. read more

Peru's blueberry industry is expected to reach a record production of 355,000 tonnes in 2025/26, with a 4% annual increase. This growth comes as the industry recovers from a significant decrease in production and exports in 2023/24. read more

According to a new report from the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), the country's cultivation area has been growing at an average rate of 65% per year since 2012, increasing from just 80 hectares to currently 20,500 hectares. For the upcoming year - May 2025 to April 2026 - exports of 335,000 tons are projected. read more

There may be black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing they often disappear from the scene quickly, because nowadays decent treatment of employees is an absolute requirement for the success and survival of each one. read more

UK vegetable growers are predicting an early growing season due to the warm weather causing crops to develop earlier than usual. read more

The President and the CEO of the Dominican Banana Association (Adobanano), Gil Blas Martínez and Martín Peña, stated that deliveries decreased from 323 million US dollars in 2022 to 202 million US dollars last year. read more

There may be some black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing, they often quickly disappear from the scene because decent treatment of employees is nowadays an absolute prerequisite for the success and survival of each one. read more

Rejestracje są teraz otwarte na 25. Międzynarodowe Spotkanie Acorbat i 10. Międzynarodowy Kongres Bananowy Corbana, które odbędą się w dniach 20-23 kwietnia 2026 roku w Mérida, Meksyk. read more

Eksport organicznych bananów z Dominikany do Europy spadł o 40 procent w ciągu dwóch lat z powodu zmian klimatycznych oraz wzrostu występowania szkodników i chorób.

Exports of organic bananas from the Dominican Republic to Europe have dropped by 40 per cent in two years due to climate change and a higher incidence of pests and diseases. read more

Według wstępnych szacunków Komitetu Awokado Chile, tegoroczny plon awokado w Chile (2024/25) ma przekroczyć 235 000 ton. Komitet podkreślił, że dobre warunki pogodowe wskazują na to, że będzie to największy plon w kraju od ostatnich 10 lat. read more

Oppy has announced that a new surprise item will be added to the lineup this summer to complement Oceanside Pole's Roma and round tomatoes. read more

It is expected that the production in this cycle will exceed that of the 2013/14 season, in which 235,338 tons were harvested. Although the final numbers for the end of the season and the data from May are still pending, it is already anticipated that the 2024/25 season will exceed 150,000 tons. read more