"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more

Core Fruit is one of fourteen global licensees of Sekoya blueberries. In addition to Sekoya, Core Fruit also exports other open varieties to mostly retail clients in the UK, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. On the right: Sekoya Pop™'s berry size profile, shelf life, and eating quality. read more

Po uruchomieniu maszyny Paper Pot, zespół Air Tray Technologies by Blackmore teraz wprowadza wersję 2.0 tej maszyny. Ta linia produkcyjna opatentowana w trakcie ubiegania się o patent została dostosowana w celu optymalizacji zdrowia roślin i automatyzacji. „Z pojemnością do 1200 doniczek lub 250 tacek na godzinę, read more

There are several Italian companies in Berlin that will participate in the upcoming edition of Fruit Logistica. They will be part of regional or category collectives, such as the Italian Fruit Village promoted by the Consortium Edamus or Italy-The Beauty of Quality organized by... read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

Po latach działania na europejskim rynku detalicznym pod nazwą East4Fresh, holenderska para Rick Rebergen i Helien Verhagen teraz wejdzie na rynek z Portugalii pod nazwą The Plant Based Traders. "East4Fresh był głównie skoncentrowany na azjatyckich warzywach, ale nasz zasięg jest teraz znacznie szerszy jako..." read more

Modern distribution once again mobilizes in support of research. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, throughout the month of February, the initiative "Red Oranges" returns. read more

A month ago, Handelfresh launched the Moroccan season for Nadorcott mandarins. "We have access to a good crop in Morocco. The weather has been favorable, and there has been enough water, ensuring sufficient supply, including the most requested sizes," says Ahmed Laasri, the Moroccan exporter. read more

Every grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality fluctuates each season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistently high standards. Labor shortages and stringent demands only increase the pressure. read more

UK: Asda restarts search for new CEO
Asda chair Allan Leighton has resumed the search for a new chief executive for the supermarket, following an unsuccessful attempt by his predecessor Lord Rose. Leighton, who rejoined the company in November after 24 years, is believed to be looking for a candidate who he read more

Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

The strawberry harvest in Greece is not going as well as expected. Mr. Nikos Kaplanis, owner of the Greek strawberry grower and packer Kaplanis Fruits, says: "The harvest has been delayed by about one month. This is due to the combination of bad quality seedlings and the cold weather. We were..." read more

Early December marked the introduction of the first Algerian organic dates from the new harvest to the European market. "Due to the weather conditions, this year's harvest began a bit later compared to last year. However, the average yield per palm tree is 10 percent higher than last year. read more

Barbera, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specializing in the production and commercialization of Sicilian fruits, will be present with a stand at Fruit Logistica, from February 5th to 7th. "The fair in Berlin is an opportunity to further assert our presence in the market." read more

StePacPPC's advanced modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging solutions are revolutionizing the US food service industry by effectively reducing waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The food packaging developer, in collaboration with its partner Windham Packaging Ltd. Inc., USA, has demonstrated successful results. read more

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"We were the pioneers of citrus fruit trade in the Sicilian town of Palagonia, as we managed to obtain feedback that reached important figures over the years," reports Francesco Politino (on the right in the photo), who, together with Sebastiano Di Dio Campisi, founded the business in 2006, increasing. read more

Rijk Zwaan's participation at Fruit Logistica 2025 demonstrates its dedication to the fruit and vegetable industry. Taking place from February 5-7 in Berlin (Hall 1.2, Stand D-13), the company will interact with attendees and partners to showcase its newest product developments and knowledge. read more

The sign is continuing to expand in Sardinia with new openings focusing on franchising, as previously reported on Gdoweek. "Vicino a Te (Coralis)" is a proximity sign with about 20 small and medium-sized points of sale, whose main driver, as read more

On January 30th, fruit and vegetable packing plants, warehouses, greenhouses, and other productive facilities throughout Greece are expected to shut down as a nationwide 24-hour strike in the food industry is scheduled to take place on that date. The strike has been called by the Greek Federation of Food Industry Workers. read more