The growth conditions in the Mediterranean region have significantly improved. Both Spain, Morocco, and Italy are ready to export increasing quantities of fresh produce. Considering the weather forecast, there is also expected to be sufficient market supply in the coming week. read more

Where does the carrot come from? How much water does a plant need to grow? Children can explore such and many other questions themselves thanks to the Vegetable Academy. As part of the educational program, children sow, plant, and harvest their vegetables in their own school garden. Through this, they learn about. read more

Kenyan avocado producer Enzispring is a newcomer to the European market, having started exporting to the continent in 2023. Headquartered in Nairobi, the company runs farms in the Mount Kenya region. Managing director Alice Okello expects an increase in export volumes in the near future. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Anne Saris led a session on the Port of Rotterdam and the new Rotterdam Food Hub. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports grew by 2.95 percent year-on-year in January to 33.36 million boxes, according to the latest data from Acorbanec. read more

The most significant vegetable crop in the state of Brandenburg is asparagus. It was planted on nearly 70% of the cultivation area. Asparagus was harvested on an area of 3,500 hectares, which is only slightly less than in 2023. With 20,200 tons harvested, 2,000 tons less asparagus was harvested compared to the previous year. read more

Since 2016, the area of open-field vegetable cultivation in Thuringia has been declining for the eighth consecutive year, decreasing by 42% during this period. The three most important vegetable types in Thuringia are asparagus (standing in yield), table onions, and white cabbage. read more

The Irish roadside hospitality brand Applegreen will open 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with the retailer. read more

In 2021, 4.3 million tons more vegetables were harvested. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, the total cultivation area for vegetables increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year to 126,800 hectares. The cultivation area in 2024 was thus 2.9% above the long-term average (2012). read more

A fresh new player has arrived in Australia's apple market, and it's bringing attitude, flavor, and crunch like never before. Sassy, the exciting new apple variety known for its vibrant red skin, crisp texture, and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, is set to make a bold statement. read more

Najwcześniejszy w historii Nowej Zelandii zbiór kiwi właśnie się rozpoczął, pierwsze owoce RubyRed zostały zebrane tuż za Edgecumbe w Zatoce Fülöp. read more

The UK-based plant biotech company Tropic is set to introduce non-browning bananas in March, and bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year, as reported by AgFunderNews. These innovations are anticipated to boost the market for cut fruit, decrease food wastage, and lower shipping costs. read more

The first ever GrapeTech will take place at the Casino Monticello Events Centre in Santiago, Chile on 18 June, 2025. Organised by UvaNova and Yentzen Group, GrapeTech aims to be the most important technical event in Chile focused solely on table grape production. read more

Ecuador has completed its initial fruit exports to Argentina. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) stated that a shipment containing 24 tonnes of Hass avocados and 11.5 tonnes of red dragon fruit, both classified as "strategic" products for the country, was sent to South America. read more

According to the report, from here the regional distribution centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and France are supplied with fresh products. This is intended to give the supermarket more control over the chain and the freshness of the products. read more

Anecoop will sponsor the 10KFEM Valencia for the second year in a row. The company will donate a total of 1,500kg of Bouquet mandarins, which will be included in gift bags for the race's 3,000 participants. read more

A top-notch examination of present trends and potential future advancements in important sectors of the fresh berry industry will be presented at the upcoming Fruitnet Berry Congress next month. read more

As the season for grapes and stone fruits comes to an end, attention is now shifting towards apples, pears, and citrus fruits, as the most extensive program for conventional refrigerated transport from South Africa to Europe in years is set to depart from Cape Town Harbor. read more

At next month's Fruitnet Berry Congress, attendees can expect a top-notch analysis of current trends and potential future developments in important aspects of the fresh berry industry. read more

Waitrose has started selling British asparagus this week, which is eight weeks earlier than usual. read more