Dental caries is one of the most common oral diseases worldwide. More than 60% of schoolchildren in developing countries suffer from cavities, and most people are expected to experience them at some point in life. The disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth, primarily Streptococcus mutans. read more

September is traditionally a busy time in the northern vegetable stronghold of Dithmarschen: summer crops, primarily broccoli and cauliflower, are harvested for about a month, while the red and white cabbage harvest is already in full swing, followed by the annual storage towards the end of the month. read more

Ostatni sezon winogron w Indiach okazał się udany zarówno dla eksporterów, jak i importerów, przynosząc stabilizację po trudnych poprzednich latach - mówi Amit Chopade, dyrektor generalny indyjskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Chopde Farms and Exports: „Jednak wraz z nadchodzącym nowym sezonem warunki pogodowe budzą obawy". read more

Storage onion growers have started harvesting and submitting a bountiful national crop. Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, and New York are currently harvesting, while Wisconsin and Michigan will begin soon. Mexico has completed its harvest, and there are still some growers in California who are harvesting as well. read more

W zeszły czwartek (28 sierpnia), podczas inauguracji corocznej kampanii jabłek i gruszek w Paryżu, Xavier Le Clanche, kierownik techniczny ANPP, dokonał przeglądu dostępnych rozwiązań ochrony roślin i przedstawił perspektywy dla sadów. Do tej pory zasoby są niewystarczające, aby zapewnić skuteczną. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo from September 3 to 5. The association will be situated in Hall 03, Stand 3E31, showcasing products as part of the Frutas do Brasil project. read more

India's jackfruit exports are being supported by a high demand for processed products such as chips, freeze-dried powders, frozen patties, and plant-based meats, according to Mithilesh Desai, Director at Jackfruitking Agro Producer Company, located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. "Our exports have expanded from" read more

Po spokojnym lecie, rynek imbiru wydaje się ożywiać ponownie w pierwszym tygodniu września. „Ze względu na ciepłą pogodę, sprzedaż letnia była nieco niższa niż w poprzednich latach” - mówi Ralf Settels z Jiahe Food Europe GmbH. W innych przypadkach, udział rynkowy Peru na rynku europejskim ma tendencję do wzrostu. read more

DP World is introducing a new service from Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe that aims to reduce export times for fruit and vegetable shipments by up to two days. The service, named "Atlas," will link Agadir and Casablanca with DP World-owned terminals in London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, utilizing two vessels. read more

Banana marketer Dole China, Thai importer-distributor City Fresh Fruit, multi-format food retailer Central Retail Vietnam, and seed company Rijk Zwaan have won the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2025. The winners were announced during a presentation ceremony at the event today. The annual read more

While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

From August 27th to 29th, nearly 400 ambassadors of the fruit and vegetable industry gathered in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, to celebrate the 17th Annual AMHPAC Congress and gain firsthand information on current issues affecting this industry. read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

Tesco will start testing an avocado scanner this week, which will allow customers to determine the ripeness of the fruit while in the store. The scanner is intended to assist shoppers in choosing avocados that are suitable for slicing or immediate consumption as a spread, with the additional goal of reducing waste in-store and at home. read more

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) stated that timely measures by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) ensured smooth mango exports in 2025 without interceptions abroad. However, records from the European Commission show multiple interceptions of Pakistani mango shipments. read more

In the 2024/25 season (July-June), Morocco exported 64,400 metric tons of fresh raspberries, generating $487 million in revenue, as reported by EastFruit. This marked a 13.8% increase from the previous season and surpassed the 2022/23 record by 9%. Raspberries continue to be a lucrative export for Morocco. read more

The market consistently requires new products, and sometimes they come as a surprise, like the introduction of aloe vera juice years ago. Consumption of aloe vera juice has been on the rise in Europe, and the trend appears to be growing at the expense of Mexican powder. "We have noticed a notable increase in aloe vera juice...". read more

Del Monte® branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region (Uruguay) are now ready to be distributed to key European markets. This launch represents a major milestone in Fresh Del Monte's long-term strategy to provide high-quality and diverse fresh fruit offerings throughout the year. read more

"The commercial campaign for table grapes is ongoing," say owners Mimmo and Sammy Fisicaro. "The market is showing signs of recovery. After a quiet early August because of the holidays, fruit consumption is picking up as families return." Colleroni is an Italian family-owned company that was read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has launched BlueCareers, a new recruitment platform developed specifically for the global blueberry industry. Designed to bring together employers and professionals, BlueCareers serves as a centralized hub for career opportunities and job postings. read more