Consumers in the UK are expressing frustration at seeing imported fruits and vegetables on supermarket shelves while the same crops are in season domestically, according to a study conducted by organic vegetable-box supplier Riverford. The research indicates that nearly half of shoppers feel "frustrated" (47%) or "angry". read more

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has criticized the long-standing UK recommendation of five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, calling it misleading and inadequate. He argues that the advice, which has underpinned public health campaigns for decades, does not reflect the intake required to. read more

Fruitist, poprzednio znany jako Agrivision, ogłosił wprowadzenie na rynek kubków przekąskowych Fruitist, rozwiązania typu weź i jedz, które ma na celu uczynienie świeżych owoców równie łatwymi i nieodpartymi jak ulubione opakowane przekąski, a przy tym zdrowszymi. Znane z wyjątkowego rozmiaru, smaku, chrupkości i świeżości, każdy kubek to read more

Południowa Afryka oficjalnie zatwierdziła dostęp do rynku świeżych borówek ze wszystkich stanów USA. "Po latach zatrzymanego postępu, dziękujemy administracji Trumpa za priorytetowe traktowanie tego wniosku i wreszcie otwarcie rynku południowoafrykańskiego dla świeżych borówek z USA" - powiedział Północnoamerykański promotor. read more

India's market for imported mandarins is experiencing strong growth, driven by increased supplies from South Africa, followed by Australia, says Devanshu Kalra, owner of fresh produce importer Radha Krishan Fruit Company. He explains, "The availability of South African mandarins has nearly doubled." read more

The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), farmers may soon have an easier time removing strawberry runners, potentially saving time and labor, according to new research from the University of Florida. This technology could help reduce production costs in an industry estimated to be worth $500 million. read more

Oishii, the company known for the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry smart farm, has introduced its Koyo Berry variety in Michigan. This is a significant step for the brand as it expands its reach in the Midwest and introduces more consumers to its products. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved 19 additional applications under the state program "Grants for Processing Enterprises". Upon meeting co-financing requirements, the chosen companies and entrepreneurs will receive UAH 99.2 million (€2.3M) for modernization or. read more

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Field vegetable producers and processors in Hungary have been facing challenges in recent years, primarily due to adverse weather conditions and market fluctuations. Sweet corn, green peas, and green beans are among the most crucial raw materials for the domestic food industry, particularly for freezing and processing. read more

"The Borettane onion harvest yielded satisfactorily, ranging between 30 and 35 tonnes per hectare. We are currently in the midst of the commercialization process," reported Matteo Freddi, co-owner of 'Freddi 1926', a company that specializes in various types of onions, with a particular focus on Borettana onions. Matteo Freddi stated, "Our philosophy revolves around the" read more

The agricultural sector is facing threats from climate change and water shortages. Companies that specialize in increasing the efficiency of open field crops are gaining traction as weather conditions deteriorate. This is particularly true for technologies that save water and fertilizer. Agricultural businesses must optimize crop production in order to cope with these challenges. read more

As autumn fruit enters its peak season, a wide range of varieties from Yunnan and Sichuan, the two major production areas in Southwest China, have entered harvest. While recent high temperatures have affected yields of certain varieties, overall fruit quality remains stable. Hunan Dream of Fruit... read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon harvest will begin in September, and at present, it is expected to be good in terms of both volume and quality, as no adverse weather conditions have been reported so far. The acreage dedicated to persimmon cultivation has been significantly reduced over the last five years and continues to decline. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus, BelTA has learned. "I would like to warn heads of retail chains... read more

Włoskie owoce ponownie dominowały na rynku, z odmianami Victoria i Michele Palieri na czele. Red Globe zyskał trochę przewagi, a odmiany Arra uzupełniły gamę produktów. Dostawy winogron Sultana z Turcji wzrosły, podczas gdy pierwsze winogrona odmiany Crimson Seedless dotarły do...

Italian fruit once again dominated the market, with the Victoria and Michele Palieri varieties taking the lead. Red Globe gained some advantage, and Arra varieties complemented the product range. Supplies of Sultana grapes from Turkey increased, while the first Crimson Seedless grapes arrived in... read more

In the Dutch village of Uffelte, grower Bernard Breman began harvesting his kiwiberries on Monday. Last year's crop was disappointing due to the natural alternation of a "rest year," but this season the vines are loaded. "We've had a perfect growing season," Bernard explains. "We only had to read more

Scotland has experienced unusually warm and dry weather this summer, leading to faster growth of crops compared to typical years. This trend has also been observed at ESG Drysdale, a vegetable farm located along the east coast of Scotland. "Crops have matured faster than anticipated at times due to the warm conditions." read more

Od 2016 roku firma Sady Dnipra (UApple) rozwija sady w pobliżu Dniepru w centralnej Ukrainie, skupiając się na uprawie jabłek i gruszek zarówno na rynek lokalny, jak i eksportowy. Obecnie firma zarządza około 180 hektarami, w tym 150 ha jabłek i 30 ha gruszek (głównie odmiana Novemberskaya). Wśród... read more