Those responsible at FEPEX, led by the Tomato Committee president, Juan Jesús Lara, from the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería, COEXPHAL,

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Lidl continues its commitment to promoting more conscious eating by further aligning its product offerings with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) by 2050. By 2030, the retailer will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as protein sources and grains. read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na grzyby nie jest już tak duże jak podczas okresu świątecznego, ale nadal jest silne" - powiedział pan Daniil Spanos, dyrektor generalny firmy pakującej grzyby Manitou z siedzibą w Salonikach, Grecja. "Ceny są nadal wysokie dla importowanych grzybów z Polski. Myślę, że jest to związane...". read more

On Friday, January 17, 2025, and Saturday, January 18, 2025, a rapidly intensifying Afro-Mediterranean cyclone named Gabri swept across the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria, and passed over Sardinia. The storm continued to impact the northern regions of the country, where it... read more

Kronen will showcase its enhanced CAP 350 cabbage-cutting machine and the new HEWA 4000 HELICAL washing machine at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin. Renowned for offering processing solutions, Kronen's booth will include live demonstrations and new advancements designed to meet diverse customer needs. read more

Fresh Forward wprowadził na rynek nowy odmianę truskawek, Bachata, która ma szansę zrobić furorę na rynku premium tego owocu. Znana z doskonałego smaku, wyglądu i jakości, Bachata dołączy do istniejących odmian Fresh Forward, takich jak Fandango i Calinda. read more

For 95 years now, Môreson Trust has been located at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland Mountain in the Vyeboom Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The family business, which cultivates apples and pears on approximately 150 hectares, originally began as a tree nursery around 100 years ago. It later relocated to its present location. read more

Rohlik Group's Vineta Bajaj discusses global expansion, automation, partnerships with Amazon, and fundraising. This January will mark two years since Vineta Bajaj joined European e-grocery retailer Rohlik Group as Chief Financial Officer, following a ten-year tenure at Ocado Group. Within a week of her appointment,... read more

In the second half of 2025, Forlì will welcome its first Esselunga supermarket, which will also be the second store of the Lombard chain in Romagna, following the opening in Ravenna in 2024, as reported by forlitoday.it. The new supermarket will be located on via Ravegnana, at the intersection with. read more

Dora is the new variety of russet golden apple developed by Rispe and Escande Nurseries. It is a cross between the Renetta Grigia di Torriana and GoldRush varieties, and it is the property of the Alma Mater Studiorum of the University of Bologna in Italy. This apple, designed by growers for. read more

More than half of Italians have stated that they have increased their consumption of organic products in the last 3 years. But even in Europe, the "love" for organic products does not stop. This is shown by a study conducted by SEC Newgate Italy on behalf of Cso Italy, the main entity. read more

Huercasa will once again participate in Fruit Logistica, the most significant event in the European fruit and vegetable sector, taking place in Berlin from February 5 to 7. During the fair, the company will introduce its new product category, fresh legumes, to an international audience. Huercasa fresh. read more

There are ten, on as many sites, self-production plants of clean energy from photovoltaics at the base of an agreement between Coop Alleanza 3.0 and Axpo Energy Solutions Italia. A significant contribution to sustainability in the Organized Large-Scale Distribution (GDO) sector. read more

With 7.7 million tons for the 2024/2025 season, French potato production has increased by 12.2%. In a joint press release, UNPT and CNIPT highlighted that this growth is attributed to the "rising demand." The 2024 harvest aligns with the ten-year average. read more

Z powodu swojego bogactwa kulturowego, doskonałości w produkcji oraz odwagi przedsiębiorczej swoich firm, Sycylia zdobywa międzynarodowe rynki dzięki innowacyjnym projektom, takim jak "Sycylia w Świecie". Ten projekt, promowany przez Next to Business (NTB), jest ważną inicjatywą mającą na celu przyciągnięcie read more

In 2024, Russia increased its vegetable imports from China to $340.3 million, the highest level since 2019, according to data from Chinese customs referenced by RIA Novosti. Onions were the most imported item, representing 21% of the total value, while tomatoes ranked second at 18% of the total. read more

"Logistics is the main and unique key not only to the vault, but to the turning point for the development of markets and companies." For those still in politics or in the same productive world who have doubts, Carlo Sangalli, President of Confcommercio, stated this yesterday at the Assembly. read more

In Sicily, specifically in Giarre, there are those who bet on tropical fruit long before it became a trend, turning forward-thinking vision into concrete success. This is the story of Andrea Passanisi and Sicilia Avocado, a brand born in 2003. Here, at the foot of Mount Etna, the read more

A few weeks before Ramadan, which this year coincides with the beginning of March, Iranian date exporters are experiencing strong demand and ample stocks. Hossein Vasei, the business development manager of Amoot Iranian, is reporting on the market trend. Iranian date supply has improved this season. read more

Private equity funds and competitors have reached out to the Nazca fund to explore a potential collaboration or acquisition with Herbex, a Spanish herb grower. As reported by elEconomista.es, the fund has engaged with Banco Sabadell to evaluate a potential divestment, with the main focus being on bringing in a new partner. read more