Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Ready-made salads have been popular for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The demand for these salads is increasing due to fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, as they cater to individuals seeking convenient, ready-to-eat options, especially for a quick lunch. read more

The raspberry production and supply are increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the typical summer demand. Germany has experienced an early start to its season. The outlook for yield and quality is promising, but prices fluctuate significantly from region to region. Switzerland is... read more

Anecoop, a fruit and vegetable company in the Mediterranean, participated in the 26th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress held in Valencia, Spain. Piedad Coscollá, Head of Marketing and Corporate Image, moderated a round table discussion titled "Fruit and vegetables: can they be cool?" read more

Currently, two mutual trends can be seen in the labeling of fruits and vegetables: efforts are being made to decrease packaging materials and potentially replace plastic with paper. Christian Diederichsen, Managing Director of... says, "Labels that meet these criteria are in the final stages." read more

"Last month, Worldwide Fruit Ltd recorded its highest-ever sales of Jazz™ apples, with a 33.6% increase in sales and a 25.8% increase in volume. We saw growth in all key metrics, including penetration, frequency, and weight of purchase," said Hannah McIlfatrick, expressing her delight at the success of the Jazz apples. read more

Prosper Africa has announced the first $56 million trade deal facilitated by the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD), involving 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes destined for the U.S. The USATD is a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, established with the mandate to... read more

Sprzedaż na rynku warzyw szklarniowych idzie dobrze, mówi kierownik produktu warzyw szklarniowych Peter Fes z StC. "Największe zapotrzebowanie pochodzi od detalicznych klientów, ale ze względu na ładną pogodę, handel dzienne zaczyna teraz także nabierać tempa. Na przykład rynek ogórków pozostaje dość stabilny. read more

Mimo że w tej chwili temperatura w Karolinie Północnej jest wysoka i sucha, pogoda wczesnego tego miesiąca była korzystna dla producentów batatów. "Na początku czerwca i do teraz nie było takiej pogody, aby przeniesienie sadzonek mogło się zakorzenić. Dlatego jesteśmy tak daleko w procesie sadzenia uprawy, jak nigdy dotąd." read more

Who said that to succeed in the agricultural sector, one has to sacrifice the quality of one's working life? A shining example of a worker-friendly company is Natura Iblea, which in 2024 was again awarded the prestigious "Welfare Index Pmi". This is an annual ranking that measures the quality of... read more

In the past few months, the purchasing behavior in the specialty health food market and farm shops has somewhat stabilized. This development has motivated Vakuum Food & Co, an innovative producer of potato and vegetable crisps, to embark on new projects in both production and marketing. read more

The garlic season in Cordoba has started, but forecasts show a 15 to 20% decrease in production due to drought. This situation is not only affecting Cordoba but the entire autonomous community, leading to a projected 50% decrease in wages generated by this crop. Miguel del Pino, read more

At B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the Netherlands, the harvest has already begun on some early plots with sandy soils. "These are still small volumes. We will start the traditional harvest at the end of next week," says Marinus Bunt. According to the plum grower, the harvest varies. read more

The freeze-dried strawberries from 'Frudist' have recently been honored with the 'Culinary Ambassador Lower Saxony Innovative 2024' award. Co-founder Alica Lammerskitten emphasizes that the recognition is very important for the innovative start-up. "The award confirms the quality and innovative nature of our products." read more

The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

Lilibet, a new apple variety from Italy, has been introduced. This is the result of a partnership agreement signed between CIV and the Piedmontese company Sanifrutta, an agricultural cooperative with two warehouses in Costigliole Saluzzo and Verzuolo in Italy. The goal was to begin experimentation for the development of this new variety. read more

Green beans are the exception among early Moroccan vegetables this season. While prices for almost all vegetables have dropped, beans have surprisingly seen an increase of at least 10%, according to Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing. "We produce and export flat green beans all." read more

In Spain, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been used in peach orchards to count and estimate the number of tree flowers with an accuracy of 90%, surpassing the 50% to 70% accuracy of manual counts. This AI technology is a collaborative development by the National Robotarium. read more

Ercolini pear growers in Murcia are hoping that, as predicted by the Spanish weather service Aemet, the extreme southeast of the Iberian Peninsula will eventually not get the heavy rain and hailstorms expected for the coming days. The harvest will begin in a matter of days, "at the end of next". read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, England, produces approximately 5,000 tonnes of strawberries and 1,000 tonnes of raspberries and blackberries. In addition to being a leading soft fruit grower in the UK, the farm is also pioneering the use of commercial robotic harvesting. read more