With a value of just over €100 million, hazelnuts are the crown jewel of Georgia's fruits and nuts exports. Last year, they brought in nearly four times as much foreign currency as mandarins, blueberries, or stone fruit. The vast majority—90% already shelled—heads to the European Union. read more

The innovative drying cabinet 'Herb.ERT' has been successfully used in the catering industry for several years. Users describe the raw food products processed with the sophisticated drying process as having a full aroma, unique texture, and providing a first-class taste experience. read more

Canadian Mycionics has introduced its robotic system for harvesting and scanning mushrooms in collaboration with South Mill Champs. After a thorough six-month pilot program, the system has shown to be a financially feasible solution to the labor shortages faced by the industry. By utilizing a hybrid harvesting method developed by the Christiaens Group, the system has demonstrated its effectiveness. read more

At Teeuwen Telers in Helden, Limburg, the new crop of parsnips is once again coming off the production line. "We began last week, which is a week earlier than last year. The demand is decent, although there is still Spanish product available in the market," says Geert Teeuwen. He is the sole producer in the Netherlands. read more

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is participating in ECOSYSTEM, a new European project aimed at developing biodegradable plastic from strawberry waste. Additionally, the project will involve the creation of an antioxidant and antibacterial pad. read more

Imported kiwi from India is steadily increasing due to rising consumer demand for high-quality fruit. Retailers are becoming more aware of quality factors such as firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific traits, indicating a more sophisticated market. Hanissh Battra, founder of fresh produce. read more

It is widely known that Washington State is expecting a significant cherry crop this season. A warm and dry spring facilitated strong pollination and favorable setting conditions. "Our production volume will increase by about 30 percent," says Brian Traum, Director of Sales and Marketing at Auvil Fruit. read more

A new study¹ from the University of California, Davis, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food & Function, provides the first clinical evidence showing that regular consumption of grapes – just 1 ½ cups per day – can improve muscle strength and boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women. read more

"Według prognoz sporządzonych 1 lipca 2025 r., produkcja francuskich moreli na rok 2025 ma wzrosnąć o 24% w porównaniu z 2024 r. i o 7% w stosunku do średniej z lat 2020-2024, dzięki odbiciu produkcji w regionie Owernia-Rodan-Alpy. Na początku roku marketingowego ceny moreli są nieco niższe niż" read more

Among all the fruits sold by Frugisol at Rungis, there is a pineapple variety that has earned a place in a selection of fresh products known for their exceptional taste quality. This pineapple is the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet variety from Kenya. Fernando Da Silva, who has been in the business for 31 years, is in charge of selecting the best fruits for the company. read more

Sezon organicznych melonów na północnym zachodzie rozpocznie się zbiorem w połowie lipca. „W północno-zachodniej części kraju był suchy wiosenny okres, co jest korzystne dla uprawy, a w czerwcu była fala upałów” - powiedziała Rachel Pienovi, kupująca melony dla firmy Organically Grown Company, dodając, że sezon trwa do połowy września. „Dostawy wyglądają dobrze i..." read more

W ciągu ostatnich 10 lat udział upraw warzywnych w ogólnej powierzchni zasiewów w regionie lwowskim wzrósł z 3,9% do 5,8%, co oznacza wzrost o 50%. Dane zostały opublikowane przez Igora Dydiva, adiunkta na Lwowskim Narodowym Uniwersytecie Zasobów Naturalnych. Jednocześnie udział upraw ziemniaków read more

On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

The cherry harvest has now started in the later-ripening regions of northern Germany. Christian Bohn, the managing director of Gerkens Fruchtgroßhandel GmbH in Hamburg, reported that they were able to offer the first cherries from their own protected cultivation in the Altes Land region in week 27. read more

Rozpoczął się sezon na mango w Egipcie przy wysokim popycie z kilku rynków, jednak komplikacje logistyczne zwiększają koszty transportu. Tak twierdzi Haitham El Saadany z Sadat Agro Fruit. Eksporter mówi: "Oczekujemy lepszych wyników handlowych niż w zeszłym sezonie. Jest to spowodowane tym, że mamy". read more

The pea crop planting in the UK was completed by mid-May, which is considered normal, as stated by Stephen Francis from Fen Peas. "All of the crop was well established, but we have not received any significant rainfall since then," he said. "The early crops performed well, but we are currently seeing struggles with the later crops." read more

At BerryBrothers, the harvest of early redcurrant varieties is nearly complete. "This week we're picking the last of the Junifer, and next week we'll begin harvesting the Rovada," says Nijs van Zuilen. "Demand for redcurrants is remarkably strong. read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more