The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has read more

OneThird, the start-up dedicated to combating fresh produce waste, will be showcasing its avocado scanner for the first time in France at the European retail show Tech for Retail, scheduled to take place on November 26th and 27th at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This marks the company's initial foray into the French market. read more

Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just read more

A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators. read more

The berries are distinguishing themselves on the market for a performance that exceeds most categories in the produce department, while still maintaining ample growth margins. In fact, sales are showing a double-digit trend, despite prices significantly higher than the average. read more

Cimcorp Group is strategically expanding its presence in the UK by prioritizing successful project execution and providing excellent service to achieve controlled growth in the market. "Our main priority is to ensure the success of our new projects in the UK," says Jarkko Hakkarainen, Head of Operations. read more

In Nerviano, on the outskirts of Milan, on the Sempione state road, a major thoroughfare heading towards Switzerland, a new Iper Tosano has opened where there used to be a former Auchan and, post-Covid, a former Bennet. This is the first Iper Tosano in the Milan area, as we reported on gdoweek. Here on Fresh Point... read more

The Liangping pomelo, along with the Shatian pomelo from the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the Wendan pomelo from Fujian province, is recognized as one of the top pomelo varieties in the country. Due to its prominence, Liangping has been declared a "Hometown of Famous Chinese Pomelos". read more

The floriculture industry in Ethiopia began in the early 1980s when state-owned farms started producing and exporting flowers to Europe. The sector flourished in the early 2000s with large-scale exports of cut flowers. The period after 2003 is characterized by a high influx of foreign firms and industries. read more

Ventura, a leading brand in the dried fruit sector, is pleased to announce its participation as the Official Health Supplier of the Milano Premiere Padel P1, the prestigious international padel tournament that will take place from December 2nd to 8th at the iconic Allianz Cloud in Milan. read more

Maatschap Schuiling, led by brothers Wietze and Gosse, is an agricultural family business specializing in seed potatoes. What started with their grandfather after the war has evolved into a versatile company that provides tailor-made solutions to clients such as Agrico and exporters. The emphasis on customized orders and... read more

Hortyfruta, the Andalusian Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch organization, is continuing its thorough analysis of the greenhouse product market situation. Last week, the organization issued a warning that the situation is very concerning, particularly for long Dutch-type cucumbers. As of now, the situation... read more

The South Central Railway (SCR), in collaboration with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), has launched the first rail transport of bananas bound for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai. This initial shipment, organized by S.K. Exports, consisted of 680 tonnes of bananas. read more

The Port of Oakland has been granted around $50 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to update the wharves and terminal infrastructure at the Outer Harbor. The Outer Harbor at the Port will be enhanced to cater to Ultra Large Container Vessels, which... read more

Niedawne raporty z EastFruit podkreślają serię odwołań wcześniej uzgodnionych przesyłek owoców i warzyw do Rosji z Turcji, Egiptu i Iranu. Te odwołania są przypisywane gwałtownemu dewaluowaniu rosyjskiego rubla i rosnącym ryzykom walutowym związanym z handlem. read more

The Kenya Flower Council has appointed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Ms. Catherine Mukoko, who has a distinguished career background, having served in senior roles at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). Her decision to join KFC is inspired. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Indii wzrósł o 11 procent pod względem wartości do 1,8 miliarda dolarów w ciągu roku finansowego 2023-24, pomimo spadku o 10 procent pod względem wielkości do 3,91 miliona ton. Eksport kwiatów również wzrósł o osiem procent do 208 milionów dolarów, przy lekkim spadku ilości. read more

W Ukrainie ceny ogórków i pomidorów znacząco wzrosły, jak donosi Finportal. Ten wzrost cen spowodował sytuację, w której konsumenci szukają tańszych opcji żywieniowych. Wzrost cen ogórków jest szczególnie zauważalny. Porównanie między... read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen bananów ujawniają znaczące tygodniowe wahania w różnych krajach, zwłaszcza w grupie eksportującej w dolarach. Te zmiany podkreślają dynamiczne warunki rynkowe, które są kształtowane przez czynniki związane z łańcuchem dostaw i międzynarodowym popytem. W Kolumbii średnia cena w bieżącym tygodniu. read more