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

Over a year ago, Robert Blomsteel and Ron den Hoedt founded EDN, a company that specializes in importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. In December, they relocated to a new office in Barendrecht. The organic products, sold under the brand name EDN Organic Freshness, make up approximately 60% of the total volume. read more

The Local Police of Almenara, in the province of Castellón, have successfully apprehended two individuals who were caught stealing melons from a field in the municipality. This accomplishment was made possible through the use of drones in their surveillance operation. The duo was taken into custody after being caught in the act by the police officers. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (BLE), the asparagus season ended quietly with significantly lower quantities due to many producers and sellers stopping marketing early. This happened despite the traditional end of the campaign not taking place until June 24. The asparagus campaign was turbulent in some areas. read more

The British strawberry season had a slow start, but the recent good weather has helped it catch up. "In May we were 10 days behind, and by June 10th we were right back on track," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. "We try to prepare for this, as it happens every year and causes a." read more

Peru exported 81,083 tons of bananas up until week 24, which is 15% less than in the same period of the previous year. The drop was particularly noticeable in week 24 when banana shipments decreased to 1,833 tons, a 59% decrease from the previous week and a 43% decrease from the same week last year. read more

KRONEN delivered its first robotic solution for avocado processing in April. The tools and methods used by the robot to pit and peel avocados were developed by KRONEN and have recently been patented. These innovations allow the delicate fruit to be processed gently in an automated process. read more