This year, a higher than average plum harvest is expected overall. This was the result of a survey conducted by AMI among representative producer organizations. In Northern Germany, the harvest could start a bit earlier than usual, leading to a delay in the harvest schedule. read more

Badamobile greengrocer and fruit and vegetable vouchers are some of the innovations being tested by researchers to promote healthy diets among residents of social housing. read more

As communicated by reefertrends, starting from July 11, 2025, fresh lemons from Argentine production can officially be introduced to the Chilean market, following the phytosanitary protocol between the National Service for Food Health and Quality (Senasa) and its. read more

The Netherlands-based company Mitrofresh, specializing in mushrooms and exotic produce, has opened a new office in China in order to expand its business beyond the EU. read more

The Brazilian supplier Itaueira has invested approximately R$80mn (€12.5mn) in new melon production for export markets and intends to allocate an additional R$40mn (€6.27mn) to expand the project to 3,000 hectares over the next two years. read more

Nowa studia z Uniwersytetu Kalifornijskiego w Davis dostarczyła pierwszego klinicznego dowodu pokazującego, że regularne spożywanie winogron może poprawić siłę mięśniową i zwiększyć poziom irisyny u kobiet po menopauzie. read more

The apple brand Sassy, grown in New Zealand, is now available for purchase in Tesco stores in the UK. read more

As part of a master's thesis, a student is investigating how different packaging systems affect the shelf life and quality of fresh asparagus. The goal is to determine which types of packaging best protect asparagus from moisture loss, spoilage, and... read more

The US Apple Association has welcomed the signing of Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and specifically praised its program funding and tax breaks for agriculture. read more

Peruvian company Beta Agroindustrial Complex has begun exporting blueberries to Asia, where it notes a rising demand for high-quality fruit. read more

The app developed provides information to fruit and wine-growing businesses about the optimal irrigation timing and water requirements of their plants. Winemaker Markus Schmachtenberger complements the seminar with practical insights into the importance of digital irrigation solutions in the industry. read more

The demand remains primarily domestic and is showing a summer-like behavior. Exports are only happening to a limited extent. Producer prices continue to decline: At the beginning of the 27th week, cleaned and sorted onions were being sold in boxes at prices ranging between 38 Euros/100 kg and 43 Euros/100 kg, depending on the quality. read more

This leads to cheaper fruits partially displacing more expensive varieties. Fresh fruit remains the preferred form of consumption, but the consumption of processed fruits is increasing. Products such as pre-cut fruit or dried fruit snacks are particularly popular. read more

Australian growers of Bravo apples, bred in Western Australia, are expected to harvest about 25% more fruit this season. read more

US blueberry growers and importers have produced a strong crop that has contributed almost $9.1 billion in annual economic impact to the US economy, as reported by the US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). read more

Top chef Heston Blumenthal has announced that the strong start to Britain's strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert. read more

The premium mandarin brand Sweet C, known worldwide for its naturally sweet, seedless fruit, has kicked off its Summer 2025 consumer campaign, 'Blue is the New Orange', in India. The launch event took place in Gurugram and featured an evening of wellness, conversations, and a citrus-themed celebration. read more

Picota producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are emphasizing quality, fruit size, and the development of new varieties as they increase their presence in the competitive cherry market. read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US will face a 30% tariff starting from August 1st. read more

After a successful stonefruit season in Egypt, grower-exporter Pico quickly shifted its focus to grapes, as promising early varieties arrived in good condition, as reported by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more