The UK's first citrus grove is seen as a sign of a warmer climate.
2025-04-29 15:00
A report in The Times has revealed that the UK now has its first citrus grove. Thanks to a warming climate, the country could soon start producing its own oranges, lemons, and mandarins outdoors.
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Sun World has partnered with Clarifresh to enhance quality control.
2025-04-29 14:00
Sun World has entered into a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a prominent AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This partnership enables Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, beginning in Egypt and Italy, to assist them in optimizing quality control processes.
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Pfalzmarkt eG is focusing on increased sustainability and safety in the fresh supply to both retailers and consumers.
2025-04-29 14:00
Due to their early planting and specialization in cultivation, the 90 active producers of Pfalzmarkt make an important contribution to ensuring a secure and price-stable supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in Germany. Orders from wholesale markets and retail food stores are delivered daily.
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Spanish exports have had a strong start to 2025.
2025-04-29 13:00
Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España aumentaron un 2 por ciento en volumen y un 6,5 por ciento en valor durante los dos primeros meses del año.
The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain increased by 2 per cent in volume and 6.5 per cent in value during the first two months of the year. read more
The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain increased by 2 per cent in volume and 6.5 per cent in value during the first two months of the year. read more
Food security starts at home.
2025-04-29 12:00
It is common knowledge that the UK heavily relies on Spain for importing fruits and vegetables, with the southeastern region of Murcia often called the Garden of Europe for good reason. Nearly a quarter of the vegetables imported by the UK come from Spain, including essential items such as tomatoes, peppers, and.
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The boxes enhance the school day: With mushroom cultivation material and informative teaching resources, they enable teachers to bring the world of mushrooms closer to children in a practical way. According to the BDC, feedback from schools shows: "Whether in science classes, nature clubs or..."
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Spain/Proexport: "There will be no major issues with the supply of fruits and vegetables."
2025-04-29 11:00
Mariano Zapata, President of Proexport, assures: "It is still too early to assess the economic losses that may have occurred in the fruit and vegetable sector. It must be considered that these are fresh products and that, for example, some companies have generators."
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Dzisiaj większość hiszpańskich obszarów produkcyjnych i firm wróciła do normalnej aktywności produkcyjnej i eksportowej po wczorajszej awarii, która spowodowała bezprądową sytuację w całym kraju.
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The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport has released a statement to reassure its national and international customers and suppliers following yesterday's power outage that affected most of Spain and Portugal, leaving them without electricity for the majority of the day.
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Argentine exports of fresh stonefruit in 2024/25 reached a total of 4,803 tonnes, showing a 44 percent decrease compared to the previous year and an 11 percent decline from the three-year average, as reported by the plant health authority Senasa.
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Frutas de Chile said it is hoping for an out-of-court resolution to the Maersk Saltoro case, which caused millions of dollars in losses to cherry exporters when the China-bound vessel became stranded in the Pacific during the peak of the Chilean export season.
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Fruitful Ventures emphasizes quality standards with the relaunch of the Bloom brand.
2025-04-29 10:00
The Dutch company Fruitful Ventures has revealed a new brand identity for Bloom, the exclusive private label used by its subsidiaries Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride.
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IGD advocates for increased implementation of AI and robotics.
2025-04-29 10:00
The UK food industry is currently at a critical juncture, encountering unprecedented challenges such as rising labor costs and a growing population.
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Fresh seminar on Ethylene: Accelerator of Ripening or Spoilage in Fruits and Vegetables
2025-04-29 09:00
However, how can ethylene be best managed within the supply chain of fruits and vegetables? Which products are particularly sensitive and how can the "worst case scenario" be avoided?
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Baden-Württemberg: The strawberry season 2025 has begun
2025-04-29 09:00
The state secretary in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection explained: "The domestic strawberry season is just around the corner. The success story of the strawberry, one of the most popular fruits among consumers, began at the end of...
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A biosecurity report from Australia recommends allowing imports of Vietnamese pomelos.
2025-04-29 09:00
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released its final report on the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomelo from Vietnam and has recommended that imports be allowed, with certain conditions.
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MFC introduces new brands to enhance its character.
2025-04-29 08:00
The leading Australian citrus packer-exporter Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) is introducing a third brand to its new range ahead of the 2025 season.
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T&G Global has announced that it will open an office in Taiwan in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and expansion in Asia.
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"To rewrite the blueprint for scalable food production in northern climates, this project is aiming to achieve that."
2025-04-29 00:00
Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly completed indoor farm in Kramfors, Sweden, is setting a new benchmark for controlled environment agriculture. In just three months, a 2,200 m².
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EN: Geothermal activities at Polanen in full swing
2025-04-29 00:00
At the Aardwarmte Polanen site in Monster, the Netherlands, construction is in full swing these weeks. A team of specialists is working closely together on the next phase of the geothermal installation. The day after Easter had been marked on the calendar for a long time; at 7:00 AM, large
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