Agrícola Famosa, the prominent Brazilian fruit producer and exporter, has announced a merger with the Spanish company El Abuelo, a regional leader in the production and distribution of high-quality melons and watermelons. The combined revenue of both companies exceeded €230 million in 2023. read more

Armstrong, also known as the blueberry man, has been leading the development of Chile's blueberry industry for 15 years, witnessing its growth and encountering new challenges. The industry, which has experienced various fluctuations, is currently focusing on varietal replacement and the establishment of a read more

The new Flemish agriculture and climate ministers aim to revamp the support for cogeneration in horticulture. They propose that Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems should operate based on market demand for electricity, prioritizing peak demand times rather than running continuously when there is already an adequate supply of (fossil-free) electricity. read more

Mimo że ten sezon jabłkowy w Polsce jest trudny, jak dotąd polski eksporter Galster nie narzeka – mówi Mateusz Wajnert, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w firmie: "Nie mogę narzekać na obecny sezon jabłkowy. Robimy swoje, współpracujemy z naszymi stałymi klientami, dbając o naszą reputację." read more

The popularity of organic pomegranate is growing in the European market, partly due to the It's Bio project supported by Aop Gruppo Vi.Va. This project promotes high-quality organic fruits in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. This ancient fruit has now become a symbol of excellence. read more

These days, with the start of Interpoma 2024, the international fair dedicated to the apple tree taking place in Bolzano, the attention towards this crop is at its peak, also because it represents a flagship for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. But the challenges among the apple orchards and read more

For Circasia & Vuelven, or C&V as they are widely known, 2024 has been a year of multifaceted growth. In addition to expanding their farm by 8 hectares, bringing the total to 52 hectares, this Colombian rose grower has made significant investments in their post-harvest facilities and. read more

Chelmer Foods, a supplier of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and pulses for various industries such as cereal manufacturing, bakeries, snack foods, and food service suppliers, has teamed up with Tosca to optimize its pallet management operations. The company has transitioned to Tosca's MP3/DIC 1210 pooled plastic pallets. read more

Sun Pacific® has launched a comprehensive new marketing campaign for Cuties® centered around a core brand promise: Grown with Love for those you Love. This message is highlighted through its Peel the Love consumer campaign. "Our new marketing campaign aims to attract shoppers to stores to purchase Cuties and participate in the Peel the Love campaign." read more

W październiku 2024 r. Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), spółka zależna od Compagnie Fruitère de Marseille w Kamerunie, doświadczyła 39% spadku eksportu bananów. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam) zgłosiło, że wysyłki PHP wyniosły 9 894 tony, co stanowi spadek z read more

Michoacán is making progress in its environmental protection efforts by certifying avocado orchards, and has plans to also certify agave and berries for export. This initiative aims to provide products that are deforestation-free in response to companies' concerns about sourcing. read more

Analitycy projektu EastFruit zauważyli spadkową tendencję na rynku marchwi na Ukrainie. Popyt na marchew jest opisany jako niski, a hurtowi nabywcy decydują się na zakupy w oparciu o natychmiastowe potrzeby, co zniechęca do gromadzenia zapasów i w rezultacie wpływa na stabilność cen. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

Po wdrożeniu certyfikowanego kompostowalnego znaku Sinclair T55, opinie branżowe były pozytywne, generując zainteresowanie na całym świecie i w regionach wdrożenia. Wprowadzenie to odbywa się we współpracy z firmą Zespri, która jako pierwsza przyjęła go i zamierza stopniowo przeprowadzić swoje programy znakowania w ciągu kolejnych 12 miesięcy. read more

W rekordowym osiągnięciu, najdłuższy na świecie makaron ziemniaczany, mierzący 500,152 metra (1,620 stóp 11,04 cala), został stworzony w miejscowości Dao Bazai Township, w hrabstwie Weichang w Chinach. Ten makaron, dłuższy niż cztery i pół boiska do futbolu amerykańskiego, został wykonany ręcznie przez zespół 14 wykwalifikowanych rzemieślników. read more

Organic pomegranate is increasingly being recognized as a fruit of excellence in the European market, thanks to the It's Bio project by Aop Gruppo Vi.Va promoting high-quality organic fruit in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. This ancient fruit is now a symbol of well-being. read more

The 13th edition of Interpoma, the world's leading apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano, Italy with a detailed examination of the current state of the global apple market. The event, which runs until November 23, includes valuable insights from industry experts discussing the changing dynamics of the market. read more

Chelmer Foods, a leader in the supply of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and pulses used in areas such as snack and breakfast cereal production and in foodservice, has partnered with Tosca to optimize pallet management. By switching to Tosca pallets, they aim to streamline their supply chain operations and reduce waste. read more

A scientific approach was taken to evaluate a new "club" variety in all its details, revealing its enormous potential for growers, consumers, and the planet. The focus at Interpoma was not just on words, but on measurable facts when launching this groundbreaking apple variety, which is the result of over 20 years of research. read more

On the first day of this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, the breeding company Bejo Samen seized the opportunity to officially introduce its new white asparagus variety called Genius. During the official opening at the Bejo Samen booth in Hall 1, Product Manager Gerhard Völkel described the medium-early variety. read more

Clementines were the most common and mainly came from Spain. Their availability had significantly increased. There was also a noticeable increase in the presence of Italian batches. Portugal, Greece, and Morocco also sold small quantities. According to the BLE, business was inconsistent: in some areas, Spanish deliveries were prevalent. read more