Producers from Río Negro have warned that up to 100,000 tonnes of apples and pears could go unharvested in the first quarter of 2025 because the cost of doing so would exceed the prices offered by the large exporting companies. read more

The participants come from the fruit trade, the nut and dried fruit industry, shipping companies and freight forwarding companies, as well as service providers. read more

New in 2025 is the option to book a cost-effective "Information Center" for a flat rate of 2,150 euros, consisting of a back wall with company-specific graphics, high table, bar stools, and brochure stand. The joint stand is organized by IEC Berlin. read more

Anecoop will introduce its new blood orange brand, Red Bouquet, at the upcoming Fruit Logistica next month. This brand includes red-skinned and red-fleshed oranges with a high antioxidant value due to their elevated levels of anthocyanins. read more

The vegetable seed company Hazera and BeeHero, a data-driven precision pollination specialist, have announced a partnership to assess BeeHero's Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) for monitoring pollinators in seed production fields worldwide. read more

Palmkohl is a variety of leafy green vegetable cabbage closely related to kale and broccoli. Due to its robust nature and ability to thrive even in cold weather, it has played an important role in the diet of many cultures. The Swiss season lasts approximately from read more

Sainsbury's is transitioning its own-brand twin-pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper, a move that they claim will ultimately eliminate 20.2 million pieces of plastic per year once fully implemented. read more

Bollo, a brand under the Bollo Natural Fruit agri-food company, is set to launch the second phase of its ‘Focus on the good stuff’ marketing campaign this week. read more

The growth was achieved despite challenging market conditions such as rising production costs and a fluctuating growing season, it is stated. The volume of strawberries traded was reportedly 32,000 tons, which is 11% higher than in 2023. read more

Caña Nature, a company based in Granada that produces guacamole, gazpacho, and other vegetable-based products, has named Beatriz Molina as its new manager. She takes over from the outgoing manager, Javier Valverde. read more

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