Nevertheless, a sufficiently good supply is available for the domestically quiet demand due to holidays, according to the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria. Exports continue to run in manageable quantities. Producer prices have slightly decreased last week - for onions.
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British Berry Growers is calling for the establishment of minimum nutritional standards for free school meals.
2025-07-10 15:00
Istnieje powszechna obawa wśród rodziców dotycząca niskiej jakości śniadań szkolnych i dzieci rozpoczynających dzień na czczo, wskazały nowe badania przeprowadzone przez British Berry Growers (BBG).
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Hortifrut starts off the 2025/26 season by sending its first container of Peruvian blueberries to Shanghai through the Chancay Port.
2025-07-10 15:00
Hortifrut has officially launched its 2025/26 season by shipping the first container of blueberries from Peru to the Asian market.
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Portugal has granted emergency authorization for Vestaron's Spear LEP bioinsecticide to combat the resistant tomato leafminer.
2025-07-10 14:00
Portugal has approved the emergency use of Vestaron's bioinsecticide Spear LEP, which allows farmers to protect tomato crops from tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations.
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Italian producers of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit are celebrating their highest-ever returns for the past season.
2025-07-10 13:00
The Italian producers of Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit have achieved their highest-ever returns this past season, as reported by the Horeca News website.
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Maersk has launched an integrated packing and cold storage center to enhance Peru's expanding fruit exports.
2025-07-10 13:00
The logistics giant Maersk has recently inaugurated a new packing and cold chain logistics center in Olmos, Peru. This strategic decision aims to support the country's growing agro-export industry, particularly in light of the increasing fresh fruit exports.
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The 39 family businesses of the cooperative are now harvesting fresh cucumbers, aromatic tomatoes in various colors and shapes, juicy peppers, and fine eggplants daily - all fresh from Lake Constance.
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AMI: Increasing supply of plums
2025-07-10 12:00
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.
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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.
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Argentina: Green light given for lemon exports to Chile
2025-07-09 14:00
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.
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The Dutch mushroom specialist Mitrofresh is opening a new office in China to enhance its international presence.
2025-07-09 13:00
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.
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Brazilian supplier Itaueira is investing €12.5 million in new melon production for export markets.
2025-07-09 13:00
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.
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A new study from UC Davis shows that consuming grapes regularly can improve muscle strength and levels of irisin in postmenopausal women.
2025-07-09 13:00
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.
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The apple brand Sassy, grown in New Zealand, is now available for purchase in Tesco stores in the UK.
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Hochschule Geisenheim University: Packaging and Freshness in Focus – Shelf-Life Study on Asparagus and Strawberries
2025-07-09 12:00
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...
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The US Apple Association welcomes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with increased funding for fresh produce.
2025-07-09 12:00
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.
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Beta Agroindustrial Complex has sent its first shipment of Sekoya blueberries to China through the newly opened Chancay port.
2025-07-09 12:00
Peruvian company Beta Agroindustrial Complex has begun exporting blueberries to Asia, where it notes a rising demand for high-quality fruit.
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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.
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Lower Austria: Prices dropping for onions and carrots
2025-07-09 10:00
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.
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China: Changed Consumer Behavior in Fruit Consumption
2025-07-09 09:00
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.
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