FRUIT LOGISTICA is the perfect stage to present innovative varieties, says Sakata: Orionit F1 is the first butternut squash with resistance to Didymella (IR); Kai F1 is a dark zucchini with resistance to the New Delhi virus; Txeco F1 is a large, blocky bell pepper with. read more

The expansion of the entire organic product range across all categories is one of the main goals of Lidl in Germany. Recent numbers show that organic foods are being increasingly demanded again, and the fresh discount retailer, with its focus on its organic range, is meeting customer needs optimally. read more

This corresponds to an increase of 530% in volume and 240% in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has initiated legal proceedings against another prominent retailer in the UK for allegedly selling Tango/Tang Gold mandarins without authorization. read more

This was also underscored by the action of the initiative "Germany - My Garden", which, on behalf of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), drew attention for the 15th time to the quality and variety of domestic apples with a spectacular campaign. read more

British berry growers have been warned about a challenging year ahead in 2025, as increasing energy costs and wage hikes are expected to create tough conditions for fruit farmers. read more

Peru's mango season is on track for a strong recovery after a difficult 2023/24 season. According to analysis from Fresh Fruit Peru, exports of fresh mangoes reached 129,115 tonnes with a value of US$184 million by December 2024. This marks a 530% increase in volume and a 240% increase in value compared to the previous season. read more

The price of waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag drops from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). This is a decrease of 30%. Similarly, the price of predominantly waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag decreases from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). read more

Using AI, they paired drone images of potato fields with DNA data of bacteria and fungi present on potato plants. "We are at the beginning of a new path to improve agriculture through the use of microbiology and AI," the researcher said. read more

The reed glass-winged planthopper has been spreading rapidly in numerous cultivation areas for several years, attacking potatoes, beets, and other vegetable crops. At the same time, its host range is expanding continuously, posing a threat to potato cultivation. This species of planthopper can carry two pathogens read more

The survey pertains to all apple varieties, including the top 10 apple varieties that were most popular among Poles at the end of autumn 2024. read more

"In the bowls there are truly only fresh potatoes," emphasizes marketing manager Laury Foiselle. "We have not added any oil, salt, additives, or preservatives," she adds. "We have simply pre-cooked them gently with steam to save consumers time." read more

Nowe odmiany napędzają postęp w branży świeżych produktów rolnych, a hodowcy muszą zmierzyć się z coraz szerszym spektrum czynników podczas pracy nad tworzeniem najnowszych wcieleń. read more

This event is the most important meeting point in the middle of the winter season for the fruit and vegetable companies from Murcia, who come with the goal of "speaking with supermarkets, wholesalers, importers, and food processors, listening to them, and meeting their needs. read more

Germany, Great Britain, and France are the target markets for the new "delicious pears," with a particular focus on them, she reports to the Fruit Trade Magazine. In order to understand how consumers can be enthused about pears and what obstacles exist for this. read more

Asda has announced that it will donate the equivalent of one million meals at the beginning of 2025 as part of a new initiative called the "Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge" in partnership with FareShare and the Coronation Food Project. read more

"We are very excited about this partnership with Apricus Seeds and the possibilities to develop innovations together and deliver the best seed genetics to farmers," said Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Vegetable Seeds and Flowers at Syngenta. "Collaborating in the" read more

During the stone fruit seminar in December 2024, solutions were discussed – from a stronger focus on quality and freshness to addressing consumer price sensitivity. However, the journey towards a sustainably profitable market remains challenging. read more

As a long-standing partner of the fruit and vegetable industry, Lufthansa Cargo offers specialized logistics solutions focused on freshness, speed, and reliability. The cargo airline relies on state-of-the-art technologies and a global network to transport perishable goods safely and efficiently. read more

In its current form, the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) has existed since January 1, 2000. It was formed through the merger of the Central Association of German Fruit Import and Wholesale Trade (ZVF, founded in 1948) with the Association of Hanseatic Fruit Importers. read more