Childhood obesity continues to be a top concern in Spain, and Plátano de Canarias is not letting down its guard. In collaboration with the Association of

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A week before the Chinese New Year, traders are finishing up their pre-holiday preparations. While the fruit market is still busy, there has been a decrease in foot traffic compared to last week. Chilean cherry prices, which had been increasing for several days last week, have now stabilized and started to decline midweek, affecting sales. read more

The Limagrain subsidiary, HM. Clause, is starting off 2025 with an exciting new addition to its tomato portfolio: a new Marmande-type tomato variety that will be officially introduced at the Fruit Logistica trade fair. This specialty tomato, designed for cultivation in Spain, offers unique features. "It's a read more

Who would have ever thought that even the sparkling rise of Chilean cherries on the Chinese market would experience some setbacks. So far, year after year, the Chilean export market had grown based on supply development, governed - in turn - by investments. read more

China's relationship with the world is influenced by its active engagement in economic globalization and dedication to maintaining a stable international order. The stories of two "apples" – the Huaniu apple and Apple Inc. – provide valuable insights into this outlook. The Huaniu apple, a specialty read more

The British retailer Tesco reports a growing interest in exotic fruits in the UK market, particularly papaya, whose growth rates are among the highest in the reference market. Exotic fruits on Tesco's shelves. read more

Gozde Dogan from Turkey has set a Guinness World Record by crushing five watermelons with her thighs in 60 seconds. A video captures her smashing the watermelons one by one while cleaning up the mess in between. She was presented with a plaque and recognized as "officially amazing." Dogan accomplished this feat in February. read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, a severe winter drought has led to a 40% reduction in rainfall, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), significantly impacting the region's agriculture. The PMD has noted a 42% decrease in rainfall from September to mid-January, causing... read more

Did you know that in Spain, 45.6% of waste consists of fruits and vegetables?

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With the Spring Festival approaching, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, is bustling with activity, as red-themed New Year's flowers are selling quickly. Alongside the traditional roses, popular choices include trimmed North American holly, winter sweet, silver willow, and golden fruit. read more

"Despite increasing international competition from regions such as India, Asia, and the USA, consumer demand for avocados in Germany remains unbroken," observes Felix Sperl, product specialist at the long-established Hamburg-based company COBANA. "The consequences of climate change, above all read more

The fresh produce industry is establishing higher standards for packaging. Due to increasing consumer focus on health and environmental sustainability, there are global regulations being developed to address single-use, non-biodegradable plastics. This change is pushing exporters and retailers towards... read more

C.H. Robinson has expanded its operations at the Changi Airport Cargo Terminal Complex Free Trade Zone in Singapore, increasing its operational space by 200%. This move is designed to optimize air freight handling and address growing demand across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. read more

The radicchio season is looking very complicated/ difficult this year. Roberto Bolla, the owner of "Bolla Ferdinando," one of the major players in the Italian radicchio and brassica sector, reports that: "Despite having good areas allocated to these vegetables, yields per hectare are very low due to the rainfall." read more

Approximately 500 square meters in size, with a varied representation of industry organizations, companies, Consortia for the protection of Igp/Dop products, and producer organizations. At Fruit Logistica, in the heart of hall 4.2 (booth A20-A23-A30-B30), the Italian Fruit Village will be present. read more

In the fruit and vegetable section of the Leclerc store in Drumettaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), managed by Benjamin Genovese, the newest member of the citrus family, the Banzzai mandarin, is prominently displayed alongside the well-known Newhall orange and Sicilian red mandarin. read more

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