Citrus fruits play an important role in the promotional activities of the retail sector during the winter months. However, during the current season of 2024/25 from September 2024 to mid-February 2025, the number of advertising efforts for citrus fruits has decreased by 13% overall. read more

Jedząc orzechy włoskie na śniadanie, młodzi dorośli mogą poprawić funkcjonowanie mózgu przez cały dzień - wskazuje nowe badanie. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

Chile anticipates a positive D'Agen plum export campaign this year, although shipments could be somewhat lower than last year. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more

Bayer has created a new digital tool called ResiYou that predicts phytosanitary residues in fruit trees. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence to assist in decision-making and tracking of crops, aiding growers in meeting supermarket requirements and consumer preferences. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been honored with a 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and dedication to sustainable business practices. read more

Tosca has announced that Megamark, a leading retailer in southern Italy, is now using its reusable crates for the transportation, distribution, and display of fresh products at the point of sale. read more

The Vanguard Group International has announced that it is incorporating citrus fruits into its North American sales and distribution division, Vanguard Direct, in response to customer demand. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation. read more

The Cretan tomato season has been experiencing a prolonged period of low prices. "For a month now, the producer price for local beef tomatoes of the first quality category has been fluctuating between 0.40 and 0.50 euros/kg. Mini plum tomatoes have also dropped to 1.60–1.70 euros/kg, while... read more

The spinach sector in Italy is at a turning point mainly due to the increasing pressure of diseases and changing weather conditions. Thanks to the genetic selection programs of the Rijk Zwaan research, the company is able to offer a wide range. read more

For Van Ooijen Citrus, 2025 is a milestone year. The import and export company from Ridderkerk is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, along with the 10th anniversary of its own brand, El Arte. "El Arte de Cítricos is a premium citrus brand, which we pack using products from various sources. read more

Megamark, a distribution group in Southern Italy, has partnered with Tosca. With over 600 points of sale across Puglia, Campania, Molise, Basilicata, and Calabria, Megamark ranks as the eighth-largest retailer in Italy, with a turnover of more than EUR 3 billion. To support its operations, read more

Apple prices w Polsce, we Włoszech, we Francji i w Niemczech wykazywały znaczące wahania w ostatnich miesiącach, odzwierciedlając regionalne warunki podaży i popytu. W Polsce ceny jabłek na stacjach pakowania w listopadzie 2024 roku wynosiły 69 €/100 kg, spadając nieznacznie do 65 €/100 kg w read more

"Fruit Logistica falls right in the middle of our grape season, but when I was there this year, I once again realized the value of sitting across from your peers and the wealth of information that can be shared. Especially with the grape season ending earlier, it was good to have those opportunities." read more

Although in the past thirty years, large-scale organized distribution and online sales by giants like Amazon have taken over a significant portion of commerce for a wide range of products, there is now a social desire to return to shopping in neighborhood stores or local markets. read more

Yesterday, at the Agriculture Salon of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF), a meeting of the Steering Committee for administrative controls in the agri-food sector was held. The meeting saw an important development: the addition of two... read more

Isle of Man: Tesco reopens final former Shoprite store

The last of nine new Tesco stores is set to open on the Isle of Man following the supermarket chain's takeover of Shoprite. The new Express store on Victoria Road replaces the Winerite Neighbourhood Food Store on the site.

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