Quintus Technologies has announced the installation of a QIF 400L-5400 High Pressure Processing (HPP) system at Frubaça, a Portuguese fruit and vegetable producers' cooperative. The system is expected to significantly increase production capacity for COPA, Frubaça's brand offering fruit juices,... read more

Z powodu chłodnej i deszczowej początku lata w Finlandii, krajowe truskawki były w krótkim zapasie, a ich ceny były stosunkowo wysokie. Jednak ulga jest już na horyzoncie dla wielu fanów truskawek w Finlandii, ponieważ zbiory rozpoczęły się w południowej Finlandii, zgodnie z informacją od Heidi Wirtanen, szefowej. read more

The storage season for white and red cabbage is entering its final month. "The season has been successful so far. There was a significantly lower harvest at the end of 2024, and the demand was high. This led to good prices for cabbage from cold storage, although it is true that in recent weeks the price has" read more

The 'Sassy' apple, developed by Plant and Food Research, is gaining international recognition. Grown by Taylor Corp in Hawke's Bay and the Golden Bay Fruit company, this apple variety is able to thrive in warmer climates and retains its red color even during hot summers. Plant & Food Research has been instrumental in the development and promotion of this apple variety. read more

The blueberry harvest in northern Germany started quite early this year. "Thanks to optimal weather and growing conditions, we were able to harvest small quantities of Duke berries in calendar week 25, which means we started around 2-2.5 weeks earlier than average. With daytime temperatures read more

Australia is experiencing a 15% decrease in avocado production for the 2024/25 season, as reported by Rabobank's RaboResearch division. This decline is attributed to the natural phenomenon known as "alternate bearing," where avocado trees yield a heavy crop one year, followed by a read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in growing top-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

The cool spring has delayed the Hungarian melon season, but the market will still see a high supply of quality melons and cantaloupes. This information was shared during a joint press event by the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Interprofessional Organization (FruitVeB), and the. read more

"Zgodnie z prognozami sporządzonymi 1 czerwca 2025 r., produkcja francuskiej cykorii powinna osiągnąć 132 800 ton w sezonie 2024-2025, co oznacza wzrost o 25 400 ton w porównaniu z niską produkcją w sezonie 2023-2024. Po dwóch kampaniach zrelatywnie wysokimi poziomami cen spowodowanymi ograniczonym podażą, ceny spadły." read more

The Hectre Global AgTech Tour 2025 has concluded, leaving a legacy of innovative ideas, enhanced partnerships, and a united vision for the future of technology in the fruit production sector. The tour, held from June 1 to 7 in various cities in Washington State, including Yakima, was a resounding success. read more

The Lebanese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, according to Mehdi Awdi, the owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise. "While many farmers across the Bekaa Valley are struggling with water shortages due to minimal winter rainfall and rapidly depleting water sources, read more

The end of the Spanish organic lemon season is accelerating due to high temperatures affecting the production of the Verna variety, which is already lower than last year. Demand remains high as we transition to the Southern Hemisphere campaign. read more

Blueberries have become one of the most sought-after fruits globally due to their nutritional and antioxidant properties, as well as their ease of consumption due to their seed and peel-free nature. In recent decades, their demand has grown exponentially, driven primarily by the trend toward read more

The overseas citrus season is in full swing at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk. "Lemon sales are going extremely well at the moment due to the nice weather. Sales of other citrus fruits are a bit slower, partly because there is a lot of summer fruit available. I expect lemon demand to continue to rise as we move further into the season." read more

"We will begin harvesting operations on August 10, so it is still too early to make predictions about the summer fruit campaign. We can only hope that there will be no adverse weather conditions during these 40 days, as has occurred in the past," reported Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian Il. read more

Seminis-Bayer is celebrating Melon & Watermelon Week, which aims to highlight solutions to address climate change and production challenges for growers, while also emphasizing the importance of delivering delicious fruit. In the pursuit of innovation, José M.ª Román, a sales technician, is actively participating in the events. read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

Według międzynarodowego zespołu EastFruit, początek sezonu jagód borówki w 2025 roku w Europie Wschodniej, Azji Środkowej i na Kaukazie ujawnił znaczne różnice zarówno w poziomach cen, jak i trendach cenowych. Warunki pogodowe odgrywają już główną rolę w określaniu wolumenów dostaw. read more

June marks the peak of the Greek watermelon season, and this year has seen an increase in the pace of exports, with almost every week surpassing the volume exported last season. This information is based on official data from the Greek Ministry of Agricultural Development. read more

Seminis-Bayer is celebrating Melon & Watermelon Week, highlighting solutions to address climate change and production challenges for growers, while emphasizing the importance of delivering delicious fruit. In the pursuit of new advancements, José M.ª Román, a sales technician, is actively involved. read more