And even though oyster mushrooms are becoming more popular from year to year, they still can't come close to the popularity of the beloved white or brown caps - they rank at the top of consumption numbers with almost 90%. No wonder: their mild taste is easily palatable. read more

Each cultivation region in Germany reported damages following the night frosts in April, starting from apples and berries to plums. The producers in eastern Germany were particularly hard hit with severe cuts across the entire range of fruits. But also in spring and summer... read more

While in previous years water was more of an issue when there was too little of it, in 2024 heavy rainfall, floods, and an excess of water dominated the headlines. Already in the winter of 2023/24, many areas, especially in northern and central Germany, were waterlogged. read more

In 2024, around 25 million people worldwide participated in Veganuary - out of curiosity, conviction, and a desire to consume more consciously. This continuously growing enthusiasm for plant-based nutrition shows how significant the interest in sustainable and health-conscious lifestyles is. read more

CMI Orchards has launched a retail campaign encouraging consumers to try its premium apple brands Juici, Ambrosia Gold, and EverCrisp. read more

Australia's leading industry association representing onion, potato, and vegetable growers has chosen not to renew its membership in the National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council. read more

Nowozelandzki marketer i eksporter wiśni, Southern Fruits International, spodziewa się zbiorów rekordowej ilości ponad 500 ton wysokiej jakości wiśni z swoich sadów w Central Otago w tym lato. read more

Whether you support veganism or not, if I were a carrot in Veganuary, I would feel very left out. Founded in 2014, the annual movement sees a flurry of promotional activity. It is reported that 25 million people worldwide gave up animal products during January 2024, which is no mean feat. read more

The retail price war in the UK intensified during the holiday season, as many supermarkets were selling vegetables for just a few pence. read more

Peru has completed its first-ever break-bulk shipment of fresh fruit. The plant health authority Senasa announced that a vessel carrying 4,000 pallets of table grapes (equivalent to nearly 200 containers) has departed from the port of Paracas, heading to the US. read more

South African apple exporters claim they are prepared to capitalize on fresh opportunities in Thailand following their reinstatement in the market. read more

This ostatni rok minął błyskawicznie i wydaje się, że każdy kolejny rok staje się coraz bardziej zajęty. Ostatnie 12 miesięcy nie były pozbawione wyzwań. Przedłużająca się deszczowa pogoda na początku roku opóźniła sadzenie dla wielu osób, co skutkowało zróżnicowanymi plonami w całym kraju. Dlatego też, żniwa w 2024 roku okazały się być udane. read more

The South African table grape season is currently behind the initial forecasts, however, more grapes have been shipped compared to the same period last year. The national crop estimate is still at 76.4 million cartons, showing a slight increase of about 1% from the inspected volumes in the 2023/24 season. read more

Asparagus grower Wye Valley Produce successfully brought the new-season British crop to retail shelves in time for Christmas. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The December 2024/January 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

In the coming days, further increases in sales are expected in the retail sector. There are also reports of growing interest in exports. Buyers are focusing on beautiful and large products. Prices have remained unchanged from the previous week (week 50) for medium-sized onions. read more

Furthermore, changes in dietary habits can be observed, leading to an increasing substitution of meat and animal products with plant proteins, vegetables, and fruits. read more

He will succeed Jorge F. Brotóns Campillo, who has held this position since 2006. Joan Serentill was elected as Vice President for the fruit sector, and José Vicente Almudever for the flower and plant sector. read more

With the merger, a unified representation of the fruit industry became possible, according to DFHV managing director Dr. Andreas Brügger. "Until then, there were not just one, but several associations in the fruit industry. And each one had their own managing director, chairman, etc." read more