Nowa inicjatywa ma na celu zwiększenie produkcji fasoli w Wielkiej Brytanii poprzez ustalenie ostatecznych najlepszych praktyk. read more

Re-opened registrations are now available for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress, which will be held in Valencia on 25-26 March 2025. read more

Sainsbury’s has introduced a new line of functional health products, including fruit-based juices, aimed at assisting consumers in making healthier decisions. read more

Producers from Río Negro have warned that up to 100,000 tonnes of apples and pears could go unharvested in the first quarter of 2025 because the cost of doing so would exceed the prices offered by the large exporting companies. read more

The participants come from the fruit trade, the nut and dried fruit industry, shipping companies and freight forwarding companies, as well as service providers. read more

When it comes to the harvest, Cosmic Crisp® is soaring high: With an expected availability of 21,000 tons, this heavenly delight will conquer the markets from mid-January into the fall. Thanks to its excellent shelf life, Cosmic Crisp® ensures freshness even in the. read more

New in 2025 is the option to book a cost-effective "Information Center" for a flat rate of 2,150 euros, consisting of a back wall with company-specific graphics, high table, bar stools, and brochure stand. The joint stand is organized by IEC Berlin. read more

Anecoop will introduce its new blood orange brand, Red Bouquet, at the upcoming Fruit Logistica next month. This brand includes red-skinned and red-fleshed oranges with a high antioxidant value due to their elevated levels of anthocyanins. read more

The vegetable seed company Hazera and BeeHero, a data-driven precision pollination specialist, have announced a partnership to assess BeeHero's Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) for monitoring pollinators in seed production fields worldwide. read more

BioMasters has had a flying start, with significant growth in sales and affiliated producers. read more

Planasa has appointed Hans Liekens as global head of innovation. He brings over 30 years of experience in the FMCG and agriculture sectors, holding senior positions at companies such as Tropicana, Chiquita, Campina, Hessing, and Fall Creek. read more

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A in the body. They are actually the vegetable with the highest content of beta-carotene, making them a true carotene superhero. The content can range from 5 mg to 30 mg per 100 g. Vitamin A is essential for eye health. read more

Despite the challenges, the sector proved to be resilient. With increasing imports and growing revenues from abroad, the Dutch trade once again demonstrated itself as a reliable partner for European retail and wholesale. read more

Palmkohl is a variety of leafy green vegetable cabbage closely related to kale and broccoli. Due to its robust nature and ability to thrive even in cold weather, it has played an important role in the diet of many cultures. The Swiss season lasts approximately from read more

Blueberries grown in Guangdong, China, are gaining a competitive advantage in terms of freshness and reduced transportation costs because of their proximity to major sales destinations. The planting area is continuously expanding. The Guangzhou Deyu Blueberry Base, situated in the Huadu production area of Guangdong, is leading this trend. read more

An Australian mango producer is expanding its production by introducing new varieties aimed at offering consumers more enjoyable mango-eating experiences and flavors. In 2022, Manbulloo added three varieties – Yes!, Now!, and AhHa! – to its Project Flavour range. The harvesting of the Rosa variety is also part of their operations. read more

Anecoop, the leading Spanish cooperative in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, will present its Red Bouquet project at Fruit Logistica, one of the world's leading sector fairs that takes place

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UK: Ocado Retail's CEO says the company's relationship with M&S is strong

The CEO of British online supermarket Ocado Retail has stated that the company's relationship with shareholder Marks & Spencer is strong. "We are working really strongly with M&S and have continued to do so over the course of the last year," said the Ocado Retail CEO. read more

Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia have started a process of aggregation to create 'Unicoop Etruria Società Cooperativa', a major entity with 800 thousand members. The industrial plan that will guide the operation for the next three years has been presented. In February, a meeting will be convened. read more

The Opera La Pera prize contest is about to start. Starting today, in the retail outlets of over twenty Italian distribution chains, consumers who purchase Opera pears will be able to immediately find out if they have won one of the prizes (Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods) up for grabs. read more