VIP has frequently highlighted the growing importance of Club apples in its strategic positioning plan. Kevin Trafoier, VIP's variety manager,

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The project "TomatoGuard: Advanced AI-Driven Pest and Stress Detection for Sustainable Tomato Cultivation" aims to be a significant innovation in the field of protected agriculture. Supported by Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) and Innovate UK, this initiative... read more

Zakaz importu ukraińskich ziemniaków do Europy pozostanie w mocy przez długi czas z powodu rozpowszechnienia nieprawdziwych danych dotyczących produkcji. "Ta sytuacja wynikła z rozpowszechnienia fałszywych informacji twierdzących, że Ukraina jest w stanie wyprodukować 22 miliony ton ziemniaków", wyjaśnił Ihor. read more

Coinciding with the start of avocado harvesting in the Valencian Community, consumers can now purchase this local produce under the new 'Aguacates CV' origin brand. read more

Many flower farmers in the provinces of the Mekong Delta anticipate that the Tết (Lunar New Year holiday) flower market will be unpredictable due to various factors. A slowly recovering economy, unusual heavy rains, and high fertilizer prices are the reasons why farmers believe that the flower market will be uncertain. read more

Holandia: Obroty detaliczne wzrosły o ponad 2% w listopadzie. Według Narodowego Biura Statystycznego (CBS) Holandii, obroty detaliczne były o 2,2% wyższe w listopadzie 2024 roku w porównaniu z listopadem 2023 roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń były o 2,0% niższe w listopadzie w porównaniu rok do roku. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 5,9% niższy. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie 1 miliarda dolarów w eksportze bananów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as the leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany starting from January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been serving as the Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, alongside Christoph Buchner. read more

The use of Fairtrade certification should become the reference for global banana imports if we want to maintain a sustainable supply chain with fair prices. This is supported by José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director, in an interview with America Economia. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits (IPF) has acquired The Natural Hand, a citrus and persimmon grower based in Valencia, for an undisclosed amount. read more

German retailers Rewe and Penny have launched their own loyalty program, ending their longstanding partnership with the country's largest independent bonus scheme Payback. The program, called Rewe Bonus, features a unique color scheme described as 'eucalyptus and dragonfruit' by Rewe. read more

Natural capital software developer Trinity AgTech has announced a partnership with strategic sustainability consultancy Aethr Associates. read more

For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality avocado products for major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies. The company provides both private label and branded products, with a focus on practical, healthy, and sustainable options. read more

Westfalia Fruit has successfully acquired Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. read more

Fresh Focus South Africa jest Twoim niezbędnym przewodnikiem po biznesie eksportu świeżych produktów w Południowej Afryce, pełnym wywiadów, wiadomości i analiz, które pogłębią Twoją wiedzę na temat dynamicznej bazy dostaw kraju. read more

Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower Topline Farms has named Chris Veillon as vice president of marketing. With over 20 years of industry experience, Veillon will lead the company's marketing efforts to increase brand presence and facilitate growth in North America. read more

The industry body British Apples and Pears, together with NIAB, are co-hosting a topfruit technical day in Kent on Monday, February 10th. read more

"The fees charged by Panama are ridiculous," he wrote. "This complete 'rip-off' of our country must stop immediately." read more

Aldi has reported its best-ever Christmas for sales, with over £1.6 billion in revenue generated in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. read more

The apple is something very special - not only as a food, but also as a symbol of enjoyment, quality, regional identity, innovation, and the strength of German fruit-growing culture. That is why the "German Apple Day" on January 11th is not just an opportunity to celebrate. read more