Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

According to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining stocks are mostly contractually reserved and are expected to be marketed through domestic retail outlets in the coming weeks. "Free goods are now hardly available anymore, both domestically read more

The increase in production has not only satisfied domestic demand but also enabled the country to export significant quantities: In the first three months of 2025 alone, more than 26,000 tons were shipped abroad. Dr. Alaa Khalil, Director of the Research Institute read more

Included are new companies from Brazil producing yams, lychees, and grapes. Other companies come from Egypt, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Colombia, and Morocco. They present a wide range of products during online meetings, including mangoes, avocados, and ginger. read more

The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards were presented by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) on 6 May, honoring companies and individuals who are making a notable impact on packaging in Australia and New Zealand. read more

Dzięki współpracy z Joy Wing Mau i Aeon Retail, indyjskie mango Superplum są teraz dostępne w Chinach po raz pierwszy. read more

Sai World is just a week to ten days away from the start of the citrus harvest. The company grows citrus in the Riverland area of South Australia. "The fruit is colouring up nicely and we will be about a week early with the first picking," said Sam Vasala from Sai World. "We will start with the… read more

Kanada odgrywa istotną rolę w globalnej logistyce żywności, zapewniając niezbędne wsparcie dla przemieszczania się białka, owoców morza, produktów mlecznych i innych podstawowych produktów za granicami. Ten rozległy system opiera się na dobrze skomunikowanej infrastrukturze, z zimowymi magazynami i centrami dystrybucji zapewniającymi. read more

Authorities at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia intercepted 85 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana containers. The shipment, which originated from Ecuador and transited through Malta, was announced by police authorities, according to KosovaPress. Andrej Franulović, head of the Rijeka regional authorities, stated that the interception was a significant success in combating drug trafficking. read more

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods in time for Mother's Day. Fresh cut flower sales are set to bloom this Mother's Day, with every bunch sold contributing read more

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is tackling the problem of falling fruit prices by accelerating the distribution of 950,000 tons of produce both locally and globally. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the ministry's cooperation with various organizations to. read more

A new 30-hectare apricot orchard will be planted this year in the Dnistrovskyi district of Bukovina, Ukraine. The project is being implemented by LLC "Dnistrovi Sady," one of the largest and most modern fruit-growing enterprises in the region. The company has been operating in Bukovina for 15 years. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly read more

Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and... read more

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, durians that have been rejected during export inspections are being sold for around $1.14 per kilogram, marking a 10-year low in prices. These fruits are being sold on roadsides in Can Tho City and Hau Giang Province with signs advertising the discounted prices. Currently, traders are taking advantage of the situation by selling these rejected durians to local consumers. read more

Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a read more

W roku 2025, spodziewa się, że Bułgaria zmierzy się z niemal całkowitym brakiem lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni po tym, jak poważne kwietniowe przymrozki zniszczyły większość plonu. Według bourgas.ru, ponad 90% zbiorów wiśni zostało straconych, a prognozowana jest tylko minimalna produkcja, i to przy znacznie wyższych. read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

Cold nights had delayed the growth of peonies at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather has accelerated their development. "Just in time for Mother's Day," says Mirjan Dictus with satisfaction. By specializing in exclusive varieties, the nursery has expanded its local customer base. read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more