From Tuesday, March 4th, we will be back as usual with daily and fresh news from the fruit and vegetable industry for you. read more

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is celebrating Governor Josh Stein's official proclamation of February 2025 as "North Carolina Sweetpotato Month". read more

A new publication from Lambert Academic Publishing highlights the increasing export potential of mandarins grown in Albania. Titled "Albanian mandarin exports: A growing product from local harvests to global markets," the book explores the opportunity for local growers to capitalize on important supply opportunities in the European market. read more

Growers of British winter cauliflower are getting more and more frustrated with supermarkets giving preference to imported products over domestic supply. read more

"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Dulcis Bio organic green kiwifruit has won the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) 2025 award. This quality award, created by the French company Monadia 30 years ago, is given to products that undergo strict blind taste tests by a consumer panel in a certified laboratory. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

Spain's Unica Group reported a turnover of €676mn for the 2023/24 season. This includes €626mn in fruit and vegetable sales, as well as the turnover from its service companies, setting a new record for the second-tier cooperative. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

This corresponds to the upward trend of recent years. Despite production losses on some farms, the harvest is estimated to reach around 23,000 tons due to the entry of new plantations into production, water availability, and low incidence of pests and diseases. This represents more than. read more

The unique blend of outstanding weather conditions, perfect fruit quality, and a generous touch of grace resulted in Welgemeen Boerdery in the Witzenberg Valley being awarded the top prize for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers' (CFG) annual awards ceremony in 2024. read more

The event will start with key insights into the major trends shaping the category, including topics such as supply dynamics, technological innovations, sustainability, and changing consumer demand in Europe. read more

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The majority of Thuringian greenhouse area (86%) was once again used for the cultivation of tomatoes. The cultivation area amounted to a total of 28 hectares, which was 1 hectare or 4% higher than the previous year. The harvest quantity was around 11,300 tons, representing an increase of 1,600 tons or 17% compared to 2023. read more

Although the overall presence was still about 5% below pre-pandemic levels, Italy remained the most strongly represented nation in Berlin with over 400 exhibitors. Particularly export-oriented companies expressed great satisfaction with the trade fair. We have collected some soundbites from FRUIT LOGISTICA. read more

T&G and WinCommerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to significantly increase sales of T&G’s premium Envy branded apples in Vietnam. read more

A series of studies conducted by the University of Queensland have discovered that using natural tree sap gum and light can extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

The majority of South African growers and exporters are now well acquainted with the delays at the Cape Town port during the peak of the summer season for exporting deciduous fruits. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will take place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of presentations, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of field tours. read more

Since leaving the EU, the UK has been concentrating on developing its own trade policies and agreements autonomously, with the aim of improving its global trading position. These efforts are part of a wider strategy to strengthen the UK's economic resilience and global influence. read more