Zespri has announced the success of its "best ever" sales campaign in Portugal and has stated that pre-commercial trials of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in Greece are showing promise, despite the above-average temperatures experienced in the past few months. read more

The sustainable indoor farming group Vertiberry has announced that it has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in L'Assomption, Quebec. read more

The Huelvan berry association Freshuelva is funding a health study on the benefits of consuming strawberries for the menstrual health of young women. read more

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is testing a new modeling tool to assist growers in estimating the distribution of fruit sizes at harvest time, enabling them to make more informed commercial decisions. read more

Two recognized stone fruit experts - Peter Hilsendegen, DLR Rheinpfalz, and Thorsten Espey, LVWO Weinsberg - will give lectures on the topics of plums and cherries, presenting and explaining new trends in varieties, cultivation practices, and cultivation techniques. read more

Particularly noticeable is the price drop for mini tomatoes without stems, which are 37.3% cheaper. Blueberries (-10.8%) and onions (-9.9%) also show significant price decreases. read more

The Freskon Greece project showcased the potential of Greek fruits and vegetables at the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid last month. A total of 45 companies, cooperatives, and organizations participated, marking the country's largest presence at the event to date. read more

DFDS has introduced a new weekly ferry service between Egypt and Italy, offering an alternative to container shipping. The company claims that this service will facilitate the transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables from Egyptian exporters to Europe. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras españolas han seguido aumentando, con un crecimiento del 2 por ciento en volumen y del 10 por ciento en valor registrado en el periodo de enero a agosto de 2024.

Spanish fruit and vegetable imports have continued to trend upwards, with 2 per cent growth in volume and 10 per cent in value recorded in the January-August period of 2024. read more

The rutabaga, also known as "swede" or "neep," has a long history in European food and culture. In the Middle Ages, it was a main source of food, but later was displaced by the potato and almost forgotten as a food. Today, many only know the rutabaga as read more

With the beginning of Egypt's new carrot season, there is a sense of excitement in the agriculture sector. This year's crop is anticipated to be exceptional because of favorable weather conditions and enhanced farming techniques. read more

Lowered and raised maximum levels, new residue definitions, or active ingredients losing approval: These are just a few topics that quality managers deal with almost daily. An overview for fruits and vegetables is provided by the Fresh Seminar Webinar. read more

Yello, the sweet, crunchy apple with yellow skin from the VOG and VIP consortia, is back on the shelves as of October 29th. read more

Dulcis, the new Italian kiwifruit variety, will make its international debut this year after a successful launch in Italy last year. The variety will be available in selected European supermarkets, including those in Germany, Belgium, and Spain, as well as in Italy. read more

A precision-bred tomato variety that is said to produce up to 400 per cent more fruit in one year compared to conventional tomatoes has been hailed as a potential "breakthrough crop" for precision breeding in the UK. read more

According to a prominent industry expert, the recovery of Peruvian blueberry production in 2024/25 will necessitate enhanced collaboration between suppliers and retailers to sustain profitability amidst increasing volumes. read more

Fenmac Produce has acquired the vegetable supplier Alfred G. Pearce. read more

Particularly affected are potatoes, sugar beets, onions, and carrots - important crops in the region. The Rhineland Agricultural Association (RLV) and the Rhineland Beet Farmers' Association (RRV) are calling for policymakers, scientists, and practitioners to work together on common solutions. read more

This often poses a significant economic challenge for businesses. Simon Schumacher, spokesperson and managing director of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), and lawyer Christian Fritz from the Freiburg law firm Fritz & Kollegen, have discussed this. read more

Indian importer IG International has announced the arrival of the season’s first shipment of premium Chilean cherries to India. This consignment is the earliest of Chilean cherries to enter the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November. read more