The 28th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 13th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will showcase numerous innovations and proven products on approximately 25,000 square meters. read more

While other industries have to deal with individual cost increases, the mushroom production sector is facing a combination of high energy prices, wage increases for harvest workers, raw material shortages, and rising transportation and logistics costs. At the subsequent BDC annual meeting, these issues were discussed. read more

Bloom Fresh has expanded its breeding portfolio by acquiring the Inka’s Berries blueberry breeding program. Inka’s Berries is a Peruvian company known for its Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ blueberry varieties. They have a wide range of new, no-chill blueberry selections in their pipeline adapted to various climates. read more

Sustainability was the main focus of Monday's congress organized by the World Avocado Organization (WAO) in collaboration with Fepex and Spanish associations Aecam and Cooperativas Agro Alimentarias for the featured product at this year's Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid. read more

According to new research from Bollo Natural Fruit, rising prices have not diminished the demand for fresh fruit among Spanish consumers. read more

The companies that introduced the Sinclair T55 label on the first day of Fruit Attraction in Madrid described it as the newest and most innovative compostable fruit label, and a significant step forward in terms of product packaging and environmental responsibility. read more

Fruit labelling specialist Sinclair and kiwifruit marketer Zespri have introduced a new fruit label that can be disposed of in home compost and will completely biodegrade. read more

Nature’s Pride, its sister company Berries Pride, and growers are collaborating on CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives to enhance the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production. read more

Veg Power, the non-profit organization responsible for the Eat Them To Defeat Them advertisements, has introduced a seasonal vegetable campaign on its website to promote its goal of increasing vegetable consumption in the UK. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it will be introducing its Rubyglow pineapple to the European market in early 2025. read more

A climate-resistant pear variety, an early-harvesting apple, and sustainability-focused innovations in strawberries are some of the new developments that Italian fruit breeder CIV will present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid this week as it marks its 40th anniversary. read more

Zespri aims to be a leader in sustainable horticulture practices and play a key role in shaping the future of the global food system. Key goals include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible water usage. The company also focuses on supporting local communities and providing healthy, nutritious fruit to consumers worldwide. read more

M&S has launched a new trial to autonomously farm parsnips, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of crops. read more

Hortgro has warned that disruptions at South African container ports, particularly in Cape Town, will once again be a concern during the upcoming South African stonefruit export season. read more

Fairtrade is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its sustainable banana program, which aims to guarantee that workers on certified banana plantations worldwide earn at least the living wage for their country, while also assisting retailers in meeting their sustainable banana commitments. read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

The Dutch marketing company The Greenery has announced that it will be supplying Savoy pointed cabbage to the supermarket chain Jumbo for the first time this fall. This decision comes in response to the increasing demand for plant-based foods among younger adult consumers. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced a UK exclusive deal, stating that it will produce approximately 600,000 punnets of homegrown strawberries this winter for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer. read more

After a successful summer of sales, Pink Lady growers are expecting an "excellent" season, according to the Pink Lady Europe association. read more