Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more

The blueberry is the fruit of summer joy - sweet, aromatic, and packed with healthy nutrients. And that from June to September. What's more, it's a champion of short distances. Because more than 10,000 tons are grown annually in German fields - and are almost exclusively turned into. read more

Valencia-based EuroVarieties Agronomic Management (Evam), the exclusive European licensee of the US-developed Early Pride mandarin variety, has become a partner of the Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP). read more

South Australia has reversed its decision to ban plastic fruit stickers that was scheduled to take effect this September, as reported by the ABC. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it was the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it is the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

The French association Interfel has intensified its efforts to encourage young consumers to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, by introducing a new eight-week series of summer promotions called Jamais Trop Street (Never Too Street). read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

Italian-grown Exotic Red, the only red-fleshed kiwifruit currently sold commercially in Europe, is now available for a longer period of the year, thanks to new production in South Africa. read more

W Południowym Tyrolu we Włoszech, nowy projekt uruchomiony przez konsorcjum VIP i lokalne biuro turystyczne ma na celu zdefiniowanie na nowo sposobu, w jaki konsumenci myślą o jabłkach. read more

On an average day, one in ten Belgians reaches for this fresh vegetable, probably also on 'Cucumber Day', which takes place today, July 1st. These figures come from the latest VLAM consumption tracker reported on by vilt.be. Most often, the cucumber is grabbed during read more

In comparison to 2023, exports have increased by 1.9% to 56.7 billion euros. However, imports have grown even more significantly, by 6.1% to 47.6 billion euros. The Flemish agricultural trade surplus amounts to 9.1 billion euros. Pears are the most important export product from the region. read more

The Italian fresh produce brand F.lli Orsero has introduced a new blueberry product aimed at promoting healthy, daily consumption for people on the go. read more

Firma T&G Global, with headquarters in New Zealand, has established a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, one of the prominent cherry growers in Canada. This move is considered a major advancement for the cherry industry in North America. read more

The Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) has announced the celebration of its 10th-year anniversary. The association brings together top US importers and industry service providers with the aim of enhancing the trade of fruits and vegetables grown in Guatemala and exported to the US. read more

Peru is on track to surpass Chile and become the largest fruit exporter in Latin America by 2025. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation in Peru projects that the country will export over $10 billion worth of fruit this year, positioning it as one of the top five fruit exporters worldwide. read more

The concern thus arises from a new draft regulation currently being put out for public consultation by the European Commission, aiming to review market surveillance mechanisms and the calculation of import values in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

With great passion, Hubert Merz has been cultivating over 30 different crops, including carrots, on his organic farm in Neulußheim since 1991. The organic carrots are washed and processed at the associated packing facility, Merz-Biogemüse. "Our fields are alive," he proudly states. And you can see that: read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers is coming together this summer to promote the Star Ruby variety in European markets. They aim to reshape the fruit's reputation and stimulate growth in the category. read more

Planasa has established a new department with the aim of driving its global growth strategy and enhancing the integration and optimization of all elements within its berry business and produce value chain. read more