Hauschildt fruit wholesaler builds new picking hall with 4,500 sqm of space
The Hauschildt family fruit farm has been in Jork since 1570. In 2016, Patrick Hauschildt took over the heritage of the traditional farm. Three years ago, he started building a new picking hall,

Hauschildt fruit wholesaler builds new picking hall with 4,500 sqm of space
The Hauschildt family fruit farm has been in Jork since 1570. In 2016, Patrick Hauschildt took over the heritage of the traditional farm. Three years ago, he started building a new picking hall,

Spain's Fino lemon production has gone back to the levels of the 2020/21 campaign
AILIMPO's first Fino lemon production estimate for the 2023/2024 season points to it reaching 990,000 tons. This entails a significant 30% increase compared to the production of this same variety

ASAJA Alicante expects a return to normality in the 2023-2024 citrus season.
The water supply from the Tagus-Segura inter-basin transfer in July and August is essential to achieve good citrus fruit size. "The lack of availability of quality water can affect its size; being

Fruit Logistica 2024 exhibitor bookings close on 31 July
Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, is on course to attract a large number of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world to its next edition, which

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: "Young Innovators" wanted
Start-ups can register now and until 31 July 2023 for the joint stand "Innovation made in Germany" at the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade. Participation is sponsored by the BMWK.

Argentinian phytosanitary alert in for the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
The National Agricultural Health Service of Argentina (Senasa) has issued a phytosanitary alert for the entire national territory for the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), a virus that

New products presented at Macfrut 2024
Not only 'cold' considerations on the record-breaking edition that took place last May, but above all the anticipation of some novelties in view of next year, when Macfrut will be staged at the

Saxony-Anhalt: Application deadline for EU schools programme is 10 July 2023
In the 2023/2024 school year, the state of Saxony-Anhalt will continue to support healthy nutrition for children in day-care centres as well as in primary and special schools through the free

DBV: Minimum wage increase burdens domestic fruit and vegetable production
The President of the German Farmers' Association, Joachim Rukwied, describes the proposal of the Minimum Wage Commission to increase the minimum wage in Germany to 12.41 euros (from 2024) and

Peruvian mandarin/tangerine estimated production at 550,000 tons
FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 550,000 metric tons (MT), with exports expected to reach 222,000 MT for marketing year (MY) 2022/23 (March 2023 to February 2024).

SZG: Change of personnel in the Executive Board
Philipp Fankhauser will resign from his position as deputy managing director at the Swiss Centre for Vegetable Production and Special Crops (SZG) in 2024 to pursue a new career, according to a

Peru’s blueberry shipments forecast to reach 300,000 tons
In the 2023/2024 campaign, Peruvian blueberry exports is forecast to reach close to 300 tons. This would represent a 5% growth compared to the 286 tons shipped in the 2022/2023 campaign. In Peru,

New Zealand 2023 kiwifruit harvest leaves growers disappointed
The modest 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest leaves growers under par and disappointed with the volume of kiwifruit produced this season. This brings another year of financial pressure burdens

Netherlands: Will zero percent VAT on fruit and vegetables come in 2024?
On 19 September, the cabinet will announce whether VAT on fruit and vegetables will be reduced to 0% in 2024 or whether there will be alternative measures. This was in response to questions from

Fruit Logistica 2024 exhibitor registrations close 31 July
Exhibitor registrations for Fruit Logistica 2024 are now open, and will close on 31 July 2023. This means that companies have only six weeks remaining to reserve stand space for what remains the

French will import 3 million bananas for the Olympics in 2024
The Olympics are coming to France in 2024. Many parties are already preparing to feed the Olympians. The Sodexo group will be in charge of the Olympic food in 2024. They’ve already got some

IFG to open state-of-the-art research laboratory this summer
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is to open a new state-of-the-art breeding and research laboratory this summer. The facility will form part of IFG’s new US$19m Fruitworks|IFG Discovery Center

Table grape breeder to open research laboratory this summer

Last year, more than 6,000 hectares of citrus fruit were abandoned in the Valencian production areas
As the 2022-2023 citrus campaign comes to an end, La Unió Llauradora expressed "its concern about the continued loss of harvest production in the Valencian Community over the last three campaigns

Agriculture and Fepex renew agreement to promote f&h, flowers and plants
The agreement, published today in the Official State Gazette, aims to promote the production and quality of Spanish fruit, vegetables, flowers and live plants in international markets, through

Can the drought prolong Europe's inflationary spiral?
The ECB has already stated that the inflation in the Eurozone could continue well into 2024 and that there could be another escalation of food prices due to the decrease in fruit and vegetable

Kiwifruit researchers to share knowledge at international Symposium in New Zealand
The XI International Symposium on Kiwifruit will be held in Aotearoa New Zealand on 20-24 February 2024, bringing together attendees from around the world to share cutting-edge research.

Indonesian market closest to opening for Peru’s blueberries
Peru has ambitions to turn the world blue with their fresh blueberries, and make it the most preferred fruit on earth. They aim to open new markets, with Indonesia the closest to opening next and