A trio of Chile's top fruit suppliers have signed an agreement to grow apples for sale under the Sambóa brand, owned by the Italian company Rivoira Group. read more

The durian is the undisputed star. According to the FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report, exports of the exotic fruit had a value of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2023, which is 3.2 billion US dollars more than in 2018 – an average annual value increase of 24.8%. The main reason for this is the high demand. read more

China's increasing demand for durian is expected to lead to a further rise in exports from South-East Asian producers, according to BMI Country Risk and Industry Research shared by Xinhua. read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, as reported by VRT. As of this week, duckweed has been approved for sale in Europe as a food source for humans. Nursery Vantyghem, which has been cultivating flowers since 1985, recognizes the potential of duckweed. "On paper, it is a ..." read more

Great enthusiasm in the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomato, which has seen a lot of interest in its products during the first two days of Fruit Logistica, as stated by the President, Sebastiano Fortunato. Interviewed by IFN, Fortunato expressed satisfaction for read more

In conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the third edition of Mit (Meet Italian Taste) took place. It is in this context that Aop Europae, with the member producer organizations Terra Orti, Aoa, Aroma Domus, Costieragrumi, Campania Felix, HortoItalia, La Deliziosa, and Coop Coldiretti San. read more

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are getting more expensive, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute the price hike in this sector to a sharp increase in demand for greenhouse cucumbers coupled with a relatively low supply of the product. read more

At Fruit Logistica, we met Barbara Campisi, sales representative of Campisi Citrus on behalf of the Consortium for the protection and promotion of Sicilian Lemon PGI. "It is a lemon with a prestigious cultivar, called Femminello," she explained, "which is characterized by the highest level of." read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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For the first time, all of Waitrose's Valentine's Day bouquets this year will contain flowers grown and supplied through Waitrose Foundation farms in Kenya. With shoppers looking for more thoughtful choices when they shop. This Valentine's offer gives customers the option to give a bouquet that read more

In this way, Cooperativa La Palma reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture, innovation in the agri-food sector, and the well-being of the planet. The cooperative has presented its latest developments.

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Aggregation as a development strategy for the fruit and vegetable supply chain characterized the second day of the Italian Fruit Village at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that Peru will be the Official Partner Country for the 2025 edition of the event, highlighting the country's increasing importance as a prominent global fresh produce exporter in Latin America. read more

A direct comparison with the press to take stock of the main ongoing and future campaigns, on innovation, internationalization, generational turnover, and new marketing strategies. Already a rich dish in itself, which has seen the management of the Group as protagonists. read more

The participation of the Mof - Centro Agroalimentare all’Ingrosso di Fondi at Fruit Logistica in Berlin continues with great interest. The second day of the fair focused on the discussion of the MOF Price Observatory and the role of Artificial Intelligence, a major innovation. read more

As usual, when talking about trade fair events, we try to share our immediate impressions of this edition of Fruit Logistica, integrating them with the viewpoints of some Italian operators, without claiming any statistical representation but with the sole purpose of read more

The official program of VESTIAL 2025 has been presented this Thursday at the institutional stand of the Junta de Andalucía at Fruit Logistica. During the press conference at Messe Berlin, the director of... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced that this year's edition of The Floral Conference will take place on Feb. 24-26 in Miami, and registration is now open. Retail buyers attending this year include Albertsons Companies, Aldi, Harris Teeter, H-E-B, Spartan Nash and. read more

Since the beginning of the season, Pink Lady apple sales in Italy have increased by 16%, among the best performances in Europe, but now the focus is on increasing market share in Italy. This data was communicated by the brand, which is present at Fruit Logistica, where the new president is also attending. read more