What is harvested there also finds its buyers: Around 77,000 tons of plums and damsons were consumed nationwide in Germany in 2024 - a value that is estimated to increase to 78,500 tons for this year according to the current AMI market analysis 2025. This corresponds to a per capita consumption of almost 950. read more

Das lokale Ministerium für Arbeit und Arbeitsentwicklung (Mitradel) erteilte dem Bananenriesen die Genehmigung für diese letzten Entlassungen, die am 18. Juli in Kraft traten. read more

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs (BMLEH) is asking travelers at the start of the holiday season to be cautious - and not to bring any plants, soil, seeds or turf from their vacation, especially from Northern Italy or Southern Switzerland. read more

"The black-red coalition has created leeway for high credit-financed military expenditures through the reform of the debt brake," says Fuest. However, spending this money in a way that Germany can make the necessary contribution to securing peace is not an easy task. read more

Family Tree Farms has announced the appointment of Carla San Martin Burneo as the European Commercial Director and Chris Taylor as the Head of UK Commercial to its expanding UK and European sales team. "We are thrilled to have Carla and Chris join our global team," said Andy Muxlow, the owner of Family Tree. read more

With over a month into the custard apple season in India, Maharashtra's dry region continues to play a significant role as a major hub for this crop, especially as harvesting intensifies. Farmer Abhijit Patil grows custard apples on his five-acre farm, targeting both domestic and select markets. read more

In 2025, the fruit processing sector in Moldova is encountering significant challenges, with many factories facing a shortage of raw materials due to high prices for fresh fruit and limited domestic availability. Stefan Golubciuc, the head of the fruit and vegetable processors' association "Speranța Con", has highlighted that the spring frost... read more

The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is celebrating its five decades of advocacy in the horticulture sector. Founded in 1975 by farmers with the goal of improving government engagement and market access, FPEAK has grown from 36 to over 200 member companies that export produce worldwide. read more

According to preliminary estimates from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), only 75,500 tons of strawberries were harvested in German fields this year – the lowest result since 1995, when 68,800 tons were obtained. This represents a decrease of 4% compared to. read more

The fruit coloring process has already begun in the Gala apple orchards of the lowlands of Agia, Greece, as Mr. Giorgos Zeikos, president of the local cooperative Kissavos Agias, stated to FreshPlaza. "We are at the beginning of the coloring process. So far, the Gala and red apples have been growing." read more

Tomás Ferreira, Company Director for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, states that there will be a considerable decrease in the production of stone fruits in Portugal. He attributes this to the absence of optimal cold weather and hailstorms during the spring. Additionally, the humid spring conditions have caused delays in the development of stone fruits. read more

Announced on August 29, 2024, the proposed sale of Bonduelle's packaged salad business in France to the LSDH Group officially took effect on July 17, 2025. Over the past decade, the Bonduelle Group has seen a decrease in salad consumption in the French market, leading to the decision to divest this part of their business. read more

Rozwój produkcji owoców w celu spełnienia krajowych i eksportowych standardów był tematem forum w prowincji Phu Tho 18 lipca. Narodowe Centrum Rozwoju Rolnictwa informuje, że obszary upraw owoców w Wietnamie przekroczą 1,3 miliona hektarów do 2024 roku, z 21% zlokalizowanych w północnej części kraju... read more

After the Asian stink bug, a new alien insect is causing concern in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. It is the Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese beetle, a voracious polyphagous insect that threatens to devastate several crops. Its appearance in mainland Europe dates back to read more

The Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global read more

The crisis between Chiquita Brands and the government of Panama enters a new chapter with the announcement of the dismissal of the last 1,189 daily workers in the country's banana plantations. The news was reported by Reuters on July 17, confirming that the exit of the... read more

For week 30, a decrease in temperatures is expected compared to both the previous week and the same period in 2024, although it is a slight decrease. The country will be essentially divided in two, with different weather conditions between the North and the South, where the heat will... read more

Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global leader in tomato breeding." read more

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

From the 3rd to the 5th of September 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return with an even richer and more engaging content offering, thanks to the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the lively informative hub of the event. Designed and curated by Asiafruit Magazine, this space will be the reference point. read more