The late frost at the end of April severely impacted the Austrian fruit industry this year. This affected not only the main crops like apples, berries, and plums but also niche products from local fruit cultivation. "Table grapes were also affected this year, despite grapes being less." read more

Europatat warmly welcomes Omnivent, an international specialist in consulting, designing, manufacturing, and installing modern ventilation and cooling equipment for storing potatoes and other crops like onions and carrots. The Omnivent group is currently active in over 60 countries. read more

Wietnam's przychód z eksportu owoców wyniósł 4,63 miliarda USD w pierwszych ośmiu miesiącach 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 30,6% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, napędzany wejściem na kilka kluczowych rynków. Sektor owoców w Wietnamie odnotował pozytywne zmiany w tym roku, a grejpfruty zaczynają trafiać na rynek. read more

Bursa's black figs have been granted geographical indication status by the European Union. This announcement was made by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, emphasizing that black figs have been added to the list of EU-certified Turkish products, which also includes Gemlik olives and Bursa. read more

Wolumen owoców pestkowych z Kalifornii jest wyższy w tym roku, a sezon ma się przedłużyć znacząco w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. „W tym roku wolumen jest dobry, ponieważ jest bliższy średniej i lepszy niż w ostatnich trzech latach" - mówi Bo Brett z firmy Mountain View Fruit Sales (MVFS). read more

Agricultural experts from Pakistan, as well as their counterparts from Egypt, Nepal, and Mongolia, are taking part in the International Training Workshop on Kiwi Industrial Technology in Cangxi, Sichuan province. This initiative aims to transfer advanced techniques for kiwifruit cultivation. read more

Foodiverse, a European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-cook foods, will be participating in the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction Fair, scheduled to take place from October 8 to 10 in Madrid. The company, with cultivation fields and production plants in Spain and Germany, will be showcasing its products at the event. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously increasing worldwide. Italy is at the forefront of conventional production and also offers a significant organic supply, with an estimated total of around 150,000 tons according to Sinab projections. The majority of these grapes are cultivated in Puglia, Sicily, and Basilicata. Puglia specifically represents... read more

VegDog has launched "VEGDOG POPS," a new low-calorie dog snack made from potatoes. Originally included in the VegDog Advent calendar in 2023, the favorable reviews resulted in its permanent inclusion in the product range. Each piece contains less than 1 calorie, making it a perfect training treat for dogs. read more

The German logistics company Frische Logistik GmbH was established three years ago from the existing vegetable growing and trading company Frische aus Westfalen GmbH. The young company boasts a modern logistics center with 2,000 m2 of storage space and 350 cold storage bays, allowing for efficient handling of goods. read more

The avocado sector in Chile anticipates a significant growth in Hass avocado production for the upcoming season starting in September of this year. The Chilean Avocado Committee projects that the country will yield 200,000 tons in the 2024-25 season, marking a 33.3% increase from the 150,000 tons produced in the previous season. read more

Dragon fruits grown on the farm fields of Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo in Patnagarh, Balangir district, Odisha, have been successfully exported to the Dubai market. This marks the first time that dragon fruits from the state have been sent abroad, with VeloExim managing the logistics. read more

Rosnące zainteresowanie przetwarzaniem ananasów wynika z faktu, że świetnie nadają się one nie tylko do spożycia na surowo, ale również do segmentu świeżo krojonych owoców. Firma PND, specjalizująca się w maszynach do przetwarzania owoców, inwestuje w jakość i innowacje, oferując rozwiązania technologiczne zgodne z... read more

Belgian and Dutch products clearly dominated the German market in week 35, especially in the cherry tomato category. Italian and Spanish offerings were also present. Polish supplies in Munich and Berlin completed the market in the round tomato segment. German products were also available in the cherry tomato category. read more

Exsa Europe has acquired a strategic share in Agricola Salutaris, its melon supplier in Brazil. Agricola Salutaris owns a 400-450 hectare melon farm, along with a packing station and harvesting equipment. "Our strategy is to have a strong presence near the source of our main products. This approach has already proven successful." read more

"August. We are excited to introduce the Nergi kiwi berry to the market and are confident that it will be well-received by consumers," said Jean-Pierre Caruel, Sofruileg's licensing manager. read more

The French strawberry season this year was "generally positive", with "satisfactory yields and good fruit quality." The French Strawberry and Raspberry Producers' Association is evaluating the 2024 season. Photo credit: © Dreamstime. A successful season despite the challenges. read more

A fruit farmer has issued a warning about the condition of Britain's food industry after a wet summer severely affected his crops. Jonathan Hoskyns, who runs North Perrott Farm in Somerset and is the third generation of his family in the business, reported a significant. read more

W środowisku konkurencyjnym zdominowanym przez duże, rozwijające się kraje, takie jak Kostaryka, panamska firma Isalbert Fruits S.A., założona przez Isaíasa Zarzavillę i Alberta Carrasco, zdołała wyróżnić się na rynku międzynarodowym dzięki swojemu skupieniu na jakości i zrównoważonym rozwoju. read more

Po tym, jak ceny truskawek były stosunkowo niskie pod koniec lipca i na początku sierpnia, teraz ceny gwałtownie rosną. "Obecnie ceny truskawek wynoszą powyżej 4 euro, co jest dość znaczące jak na tę porę roku. Zauważamy, że dostępne ilości truskawek są stosunkowo ograniczone. Pogoda wpływa na to. read more