In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

An association of lime growers and packers is warning about the impacts of drought on Mexican lime production. Yesterday, the Persian Lime Growers and Packers Association (COPELP) released a statement about the extreme heat and drought conditions affecting all crops in Persian lime-growing regions in Mexico. read more

"Color, shape, and uniformity of the heads are the characteristics that make Philidor F1 unique in the May and June harvests. Ideal for the early range, both for the domestic market and for export," explains Stefano Moretti, Commercial Technician at Vilmorin-Mikado Italia for Northern Italy. read more

In the last five years, Spain has increased its cultivated area for pistachios by 145%, going from 32,000 hectares in 2019 to over 78,000 hectares in 2023. The key factors for this success have been the crop's resistance to drought and its high profitability. read more

Farmers in Vinnytsia received substantial support through the "eRobota" program, receiving 13 grants for orchard establishment and six for constructing modular greenhouses, amounting to a total of EUR2 million. One of the beneficiaries of the program, Oleksandr Hudima, utilized his grant for greenhouse development to construct a 1.6-hectare greenhouse complex. read more

In Ireland, planting has just been completed in the southeast over the past few days. It is expected that yields will be lower this year as crops were planted late. There is high demand and many inquiries for new season crops entering the market as stocks are running low. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

Kimitec has just registered their first natural miticide in Mexico. This marks a significant milestone in their dedication to a future with zero residues and waste, advocating for a fully circular agri-food system that meets the requirements of both major distributors and consumers. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The first trade fair of its kind nationwide in Germany was dedicated to the question: How can e-transformation be successful in delivery traffic? The exhibition, along with a supporting stage program, provided 800 invited guests with insights into the world of e-mobility. In total, nine manufacturers presented their electric trucks. read more

Both Lidl Germany and Lidl Belgium had introduced the labeling, on the German discounter's website interested consumers could find extensive information material on the topic of sustainability labeling. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

In the energy sector, emissions had actually decreased by 17%, primarily due to increased electricity generation from solar and wind energy sources, resulting in less coal being burned. Additionally, during the reporting period, less natural gas was consumed for heating residential and commercial buildings. As a result, read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Stacked Farm's first fully automated robotic vertical farm on the Gold Coast, Australia has reached full production as the company looks to expand further. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

"The UK took the initiative in celebrating the first National Florist Day on June 8th, and it was a fantastic success! Over 1000 florists from the UK and Ireland participated, coming together to create a day that gained significant traction and saw a high level of consumer engagement. In fact, some..." read more