Fam Stumabo is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025, taking place from 5 to 7 February in Berlin. Fruit Logistica is a trade show dedicated to the fresh produce industry. Join Fam Stumabo as they present their innovative fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, aimed at helping processors achieve precision and efficiency. read more

BEHR AG has plenty of reasons to celebrate at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The family-owned company is commemorating its 130th anniversary in 2025. At the shared booth of the producer organization Mecklenburger Ernte GmbH, visitors can expect not only a glimpse into the upcoming season, but also read more

Apples remain the most plentiful fruit harvested in Germany. However, fruit-growing businesses experienced a significantly lower apple harvest in 2024, producing 872,000 tonnes. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this amounted to 122,900 tonnes or a 12.4% decrease compared to previous years. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a company specializing in the global avocado industry and value-added fresh food, has announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ending October 31, 2024. The company has also highlighted changes in its business structure following the divestiture of its. read more

"We are just a week into 2025, and already the prices of Spanish greenhouse vegetables are heating up," says Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna from Almeria. "We have several theories and explanations for this, but which one is the right one?" "Starting with peppers, this is where everything" read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are at a greater risk of spoilage and contamination by foodborne pathogens because of the strict production standards that restrict the use of chemical additives. To tackle this issue, researchers Faith Critzer and Laurel Dunn from the University of Georgia are investigating the use of essential oils to improve the safety of these products. read more

At the upcoming edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Berlin on February 5-7, CMR Brasil, the group's production unit in Brazil, will have its own meeting point in Hall 23. We invite all those interested in learning more. read more

In the area of watermelon production, China is the world's leading country, showcasing its dominance by producing 60.4 million tons of watermelon in 2022, as reported by the World Population Review. This amount significantly exceeds the production of the second-place country, Turkey, by over twenty times. read more

While it may seem challenging to introduce innovations to the potato sector, Matteo Freddi of "Freddi 1926 srl" is banking on something new at the Marca trade fair (Bologna, January 15-16, 2025). "We have directed our focus towards low-calorie varieties that are ideal for meeting the demands of modern consumers. read more

In the past few months, Scherpenhuizen from Eindhoven and Agrial from Caen have been in discussions about acquiring all the shares of Van Oers United (Primeale) in Ridderkerk. These discussions have recently led to an agreement between the two companies. "Agrial has been looking for a strong and read more

W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy 2024 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport moreli, kapusty i wiśni, przy czym rynki rosyjski i kazachski dominowały jako główni importerzy. Według Agencji Statystycznej, Uzbekistan wyeksportował 64 800 ton moreli o wartości 62,2 miliona dolarów. Top read more

In September 2021, the eruption of the La Palma volcano devastated homes, schools, farms, and the livelihoods of thousands of families on the island of La Palma. Today, a small step forward in the reconstruction of the Aridane Valley was taken with the collection of the first harvest from a farm. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na wszystkie odmiany melonów z Gwatemali jest aktualnie ograniczone. „Dostawy są utrudnione z wielu powodów, głównie ze względu na warunki pogodowe” - mówi Garrett Patricio, prezydent Westside Produce, dodając, że pogoda charakteryzuje się okresami deszczu przeplatanymi z okresami suszy. read more

The latest export season for Peruvian mangoes and avocados has been characterized by low prices, logistical hurdles, and saturated markets. However, exporters have also implemented innovative strategies to stay competitive. By targeting niche markets and improving operational efficiency, companies have been able to adapt and thrive. read more

Austria: SPAR expands with 16 SPAR Express forecourt stores

SPAR Austria, in partnership with petrol station operator SOCAR, is expanding its network of SPAR Express forecourt stores. Two new stores opened in Schwechat (Lower Austria) and Knittelfeld (Styria) just before Christmas 2024, and 14 more are planned to open in various locations across the country. read more

W zeszłym roku greckie eksport warzyw i owoców osiągnął nowe rekordy. Incofruit Hellas, Stowarzyszenie Greckich Przedsiębiorstw Eksportowych zajmujących się owocami i warzywami oraz sokami, podało szacunki wskazujące na wzrost o 8,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z City University of Hong Kong wykazało, że stworzyli oni elektryczny lizak zdolny do symulowania dziewięciu smaków, w tym cukru, soli, zielonej herbaty, duriana i marakui. Urządzenie wykorzystuje chemiczne składniki spożywcze osadzone w kieszonkach żelu, aktywowane przez prądy elektryczne, które mieszają się ze śliną. read more

Total mango volumes from Peru have been significantly higher this season compared to last. "The effects of El Niño significantly impacted production in 2023," says Albert Perez with Continental Fresh. While Peru is past its peak production, shipments to the U.S. are expected to continue until... read more

The strawberry season in Huelva started in November with the first harvests, and there has been a strong demand, which is great news for the growers who have made significant investments in the crop this season, such as the Cuna de Platero cooperative. "This year we expect our strawberry volumes to be higher than in previous years," said a representative of the cooperative. read more

Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more