The prominent UK potato supplier Albert Bartlett has revealed a collaboration with the film entertainment company Warner Bros. Discovery to link on-pack promotions with the upcoming release of a new film, A Minecraft Movie. read more

The Romagna-based cooperative Apofruit will present its 'nickel-free' vegetable range at the upcoming Fruit Logistica event, as part of its innovative assortment of fruits and vegetables. read more

Holenderska spółdzielnia królewska Unia Plantatorów z Południowo-Wschodnich Niderlandów, bardziej znana jako Zon, przyjęła kilku nowych członków - wszyscy oni główni dostawcy świeżych produktów z własnymi kontraktami detalicznymi na dużą skalę - co świadczy o dalszej konsolidacji w Holandii.

The Dutch cooperative, the Royal Cooperative Grower Union of South-East Netherlands, known more commonly as Zon, has added several new members - all of them major suppliers of fresh produce with their own large-scale retail contracts - in a sign of further consolidation in the Netherlands. read more

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is spearheading a new £2 million initiative aimed at preventing potential food shortages that could lead to civil unrest in the UK. read more

Currently, there is a postcard campaign being run by the Network of Asparagus and Berry Associations e.V., the State Association of Commercial Fruit Growing Baden-Württemberg e.V., and the Fruit Region Lake Constance e.V. The designs can be found here: https://download.vsse.de/Werbemittel/Postkarten.zip read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

The top experts in the berry industry are prepared to impart their knowledge and expertise at the Fruitnet Berry Congress, the premier global event focused on the international soft fruit industry. The congress will be held in Rotterdam on 13-14 March. read more

Aldi Süd will open another fresh produce platform location for efficient fruit and vegetable logistics at the beginning of next year. The fruit expert vanWylick will operate another location near Nuremberg in addition to the platform in Cologne, serving multiple Aldi Süd stores. read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more

The 2024/25 Egyptian citrus season is expected to be exceptional, with production levels projected to reach a record 3.7 million tonnes, as stated by Ahmed Ghazy, the export manager at Wadi El Nour, a prominent agricultural company in Egypt with over 30 years of experience in cultivating high-quality citrus fruits. read more

Ambitious plans are in place for 2025, according to the port, to further strengthen the EU's central role in the energy transition and international trade. read more

This has led to a significant expansion of the cultivation area and the range of products, both in terms of breadth and volume. But cost-saving measures have also had a positive impact. "The measures we have implemented to reduce costs and increase results... read more

Global Women Fresh (GWF) has revealed the list of speakers for its panel discussion and networking event at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin next week. read more

The Dutch seed leader Rijk Zwaan has stated that growers and retailers can rely on its support in the future, as the fresh produce supply chain confronts challenges such as climate change, resource shortages, and supply chain issues. read more

The tropicals specialist Montosa, based in Málaga, has decreased its use of plastic packaging by 90% over the past three years by replacing it with cardboard, paper, and cellulose mesh. read more

Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) seal for Spain and Portugal for the second consecutive year. Its Opal club apple has scooped the award for the first time. read more

On the other hand, the cultivation area for sugar melons has significantly increased, by 20% to 25%. They represent a more attractive alternative for many producers, as they are not as susceptible to viruses and pest infestations. Traditional varieties such as Piel de Sapo and. read more

JOLI™, launching in 2023, is the latest global premium apple from T&G. read more

Eight out of the 18 laboratories in the recognition process, including a third-party laboratory, were unable to meet the requirements. read more

British world record-breaking runner Nick Butter has teamed up with the British science company SmarterNaturally to help provide more men with access to a special broccoli soup. read more