"Political circumstances slow down regional asparagus and strawberry production"
According to the preliminary survey of harvest volumes of asparagus and strawberries in Germany by the Federal Statistical Office, the asparagus harvest will fall by 4 percent and the strawberry

VSSE initiates Prof. Dr Hans-Dieter Hartmann Award of 5,000 euros annually
Farm managers of asparagus and strawberry farms, their employees, trainees, students as well as persons in research and consultancy. If they do not earn money directly from the product, they can

'Fruit to Drink, that's why they like it'
Summer is coming and brings with it an increased desire for juices and smoothies that rhyme with Frutta da Bere, Orsero's signature range of juices and smoothies, which includes a total of 20

VSSE: Intense taste experience with good demand and stable prices for asparagus
Due to the weather, the supply of asparagus in March and April was lower than usual, so that the purchase quantities were limited. In May and June, the market was sufficiently supplied. In

Study unlocks secret of strawberry colouration
A team of researchers from the University of Córdoba in Spain have made a major breakthrough in understanding what gives strawberries their characteristic red colour when ripe. The discovery

Port International/Hof Röhrkasten: Asparagus, strawberry and blueberry production presented
The company Port International and the Röhrkasten farm present their successful asparagus, strawberry and blueberry production in a video. The two companies have been working closely together for

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 8 May
Sicilian production of harvested melons is now in full swing. The situation is still critical for tomatoes, with high prices for cherry tomatoes in particular. Strawberry prices are also on the

Aldi Süd continues to promote regional agriculture and focuses on German strawberries
Since 10 April, Aldi Süd has only bought German asparagus during the season - now the discounter is expanding its commitment to regional agriculture and is also focusing seasonally on German

German Fruit and Vegetables: "Now is the hour of the strawberries".
Domestic strawberries are being harvested again - for the time being from protected cultivation. But with mild temperatures and sufficient sunshine, the outdoor fruits should not be long in

Limgroup hosts third edition of the Limgroup Experience Days
The three-day event will take place from 10 to 12 May 2023 at Limgroup's Veld-Oostenrijk 14 site in Horst. The event offers the ideal opportunity to discover the latest developments in the

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 24 April
The new campaign for Sicilian roasted melons has started. The harvest of Italian green beans has also started, as well as the new campaign for nespaws from Spain. Quantities are up for peas, but

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 11 April
The asparagus harvest has started in Puglia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes is increasing, with positive effects on quotations.

"A book is the perfect way to inspire people to use new herb varieties"
It's usually hectic at the Belgian herb farm Kruiden Claus from mid-March in the run-up to Easter. This year, however, the proper pressure is a way off. "I think the weather's the biggest reason,"

Easter, it was decided not to risk
This year, during Easter, supermarket brands such as Coop, Conad, Esselunga and discounters such as Lidl, Aldi and Eurospin decided not to take risks with big discounts on products such as

Cutting robot increases yields
"We’re well-positioned regarding what the market needs: robotizing the cutting process," begins Jeroen Pannekoek, PIP Innovations' Managing Director. This Dutch company focuses on robotized

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 3 April
The Roman artichoke campaign is now in full swing, but demand is struggling to take off despite the approaching Easter festivities. Agretti production is in full swing. Asparagus prices are rising

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 27 March
The campaign for broad beans, a typical spring product consumed mainly during the Easter period, is now in full swing. The approaching festivity should lead to an increase in demand for artichokes

Tomato price back to 2022 levels, strawberry price drops below five-year average
The tomato price fell a little further last week, bringing the week 11 median prices at VBT to 2022 levels. The average prices for cucumber and sweet pepper are still above that. Tomato prices are

VSSE: Start of season for first local asparagus
With the beginning of spring, the start of the asparagus season is not far away. According to the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), asparagus growers in warm