Lidl Italia kicks off the new year with 9 ribbon cuttings, over 160 new job positions, and a total investment of over 70 million euros, confirming the expansion goals of the sales network throughout the national territory. Just a few days ago, it opened for the first time. read more

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has reignited the debate on protectionist trade policies and potential tariffs that could be imposed on European imports. This is a concern for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector and the corrugated cardboard packaging industry. read more

Fruit Attraction, an event organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, will celebrate its 17th edition from September 30th to October 2nd, 2025. With the slogan "Discover the essence of the sector", the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is now open for registrations for companies from all over the. read more

The robot was created as part of a project funded by EU funds and implemented by a five-party consortium. The main idea was to improve the quality of blackcurrants by reducing the use of plant protection products through selective spraying technology. read more

Wauwiler Champignons AG partnered with the startup MycoSense to develop an AI-supported harvesting aid called 'Spotlight'. This technology recognizes the correct mushroom size and highlights it with a colored light spot. The advantage of Spotlight is that it boosts the pickers' harvesting performance by 30%. read more

Nador Cott Protection S.A.S., a company specializing in scientific research and development and holding the intellectual property rights for the Nadorcott mandarin under UK Plant Breeder Right, has started legal action against nine major UK retailers for unauthorized sales of the fruit. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has expanded its diverse sourcing strategy to ensure a continuous supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets throughout the year. In the past year, the company has incorporated over 8 new sources into its global sourcing network to meet the increasing global demand for avocados and mangos. read more

Wczoraj przemysł kwiatowy w USA i Kolumbii trzymał z zapartym tchem, gdy napięcia eskalowały między tymi dwoma narodami. Spór wynikał z początkowego odmówienia przez Kolumbię przyjęcia lotów deportacyjnych z USA, co skutkowało groźbą nałożenia 25% cła na import z Kolumbii i read more

With the Shopping Bag, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, it is possible to save money while grocery shopping, always choosing seasonal fresh products. The most recommended fruits and vegetables for this week are... read more

The Lobesia botrana, known as the grape berry moth, is one of the main phytosanitary problems in vineyards worldwide. This insect can cause significant damage to both the quantity and quality of grape production, negatively impacting profitability. read more

In 2024, Hong Kong experienced a trend in its kiwi fruit imports, with a volume of 11,000 tons, representing a 21.8% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the total import value reached $49 million. Over the decade from 2014 to 2024, kiwi fruit imports into Hong Kong grew at an annual rate of. read more

The pome fruit season has started with low demand currently, but stocks in storage are being released gradually, helping to maintain market balance. The average prices of apples are slightly higher than last year's prices due to various factors. read more

The Kenyan export industry reflects on a challenging year of growth in 2024. "In the spring, heavy rainfall and flooding had a significant impact on many crops. As we entered the peak season for pulses in October, November, and December, there was a shortage of." read more

The innovative feature of the Hortipack range is its R-PET products, which are made with a high percentage of recycled PET, up to 80-90%. This approach greatly reduces environmental impact while still providing the same load capacity and high performance as the PS products. These advantages read more

Pear exports from the Northwest have significantly decreased. Ed Weathers from Duckwall Fruit mentioned that historically over 30 percent of the D'Anjou pears crop is exported. However, this season, the export volume has considerably dropped, mainly due to costs. "We are also prioritizing the protection of that fruit." read more

Wholesale markets are investing in digital solutions to expand their customer base, starting with retailers who demand more services. This has led to the creation of a B2B marketplace for the Cagliari market. The project is spearheaded by Marco Biasin, born in 1991, who is the technical lead. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 33,000 tons of plums worth $26.5 million, according to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. This represents an 18.5% growth in export value compared to 2023. The primary market for Uzbek plums was Russia, which accounted for 20,700 tons. read more

Reaching mid-January, we are getting into the heart of the kiwi campaign. To take stock of what has happened so far and future prospects, we interviewed Mauro Laghi, General Manager of Alegra (pictured above): "First of all, it must be said that the scenario..." read more

President Donald Trump has ordered a 25 percent tariff on all Colombian products entering the US, following Colombian President Gustavo Petro's refusal to accept two flights carrying deported Colombian nationals from the US. read more

President Donald Trump has ordered a 25 per cent tariff to be placed on all Colombian products entering the US, effective immediately, following the refusal of Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro to accept two flights carrying deported Colombian nationals from the US. read more