The 2025 Flavor of the Year awards distinguish Papayón Aruba
2025-01-24 00:00
The Papayón Aruba stands out not only for its juiciness, sweetness, and perfect texture that make it a unique experience for the palate. Each piece is carefully selected at its optimal ripeness, ensuring a fruit that redefines the concept of premium.
read moreViulèt, the new plum that enhances sweeter notes.
2025-01-24 00:00
Targi handlowe są idealnym miejscem do prezentacji nowych produktów, a innowacyjna śliwka Viulèt firmy Op Granfrutta Zani jest tego doskonałym przykładem. Organizacja producentów ogłosiła nową markę podczas niedawnych targów Marca we Włoszech. "Śliwka Viulèt," wyjaśnia Sandro Zani,
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Nettarines: segmenting based on flavor gives excellent results
2025-01-24 00:00
The nectarine is undoubtedly one of the most important products in the fruit and vegetable department during the summer season, but there is a theme that consistently stirs controversy among industry professionals: the inability to guarantee a distinctive quality among the different varieties throughout the entire season.
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Low demand for Egyptian mandarins
2025-01-24 00:00
The Egyptian soft citrus season started in November with good demand. Initially, there were reports of high exports to Europe, the Gulf countries, and Russia. However, the current situation shows a decline in trend, and the demand is not meeting the exporters' expectations. This information comes from Mahmoud Esawy.
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It might have been Blue Monday this week, but in the Netherlands, it has been Grey January for almost a month now as there has been nothing but fog for days. For the grower with a cold greenhouse, like Martin Prins in Maasdijk, it's the ideal time to do something fun. Every year he plants a corner of...
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Preparing for dates in advance of Ramadan
2025-01-24 00:00
With the upcoming New Moon, Natural Delights® is getting their retailers ready with two-, five-, and eleven-pound date boxes to meet the demand from Muslim shoppers preparing for Ramadan. According to the lunar calendar, the observance begins on February 28th this year, but stores are advised
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1,300 containers of Chilean cherries adrift
2025-01-24 00:00
1,300 containers of Chilean cherries are currently stranded on the Maersk Saltoro due to engine failure while en route to China. The ship set sail from San Antonio on 27 December as part of the Cherry Express service and has been anchored near Micronesia since January 13. This situation occurs amidst record disruptions in global shipping.
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Kate Trufitt, Chief Executive of Potatoes New Zealand, reviews 2024 and outlines the way forward for 2025: "As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the significant progress and accomplishments that have contributed to our success. This has been achieved through teamwork, strategic initiatives, and a focused effort."
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Plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables under 1.5kg will be prohibited from 2030.
2025-01-24 00:00
The new Regulation repeals the previous Directive 94/62/EC and modifies Directive 2019/904 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, and among the main innovations, it restricts certain packaging formats, such as single-use plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables that are marketed in.
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Retail demand for EU potatoes is increasing again after a slowdown during the holiday season.
2025-01-24 00:00
Retail demand and home consumption have been slightly subdued since the holiday period, but this should begin to pick up. There should not be downward pressure on markets as yields are average and stocks should not be in excess following last year's shortages. The availability of seed potatoes
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Blue Whale ® revitalizes the apple section.
2025-01-24 00:00
Blue Whale ® has tried to understand consumers worldwide and learn about their expectations regarding products and shopping experience. "This understanding is key to revitalizing the
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By mid-January, under normal conditions, the Italian pear campaign enters its second phase, marked by the increase in sales of late varieties and the gradual decline of early ones. After the production difficulties of 2023/24, this campaign, while without
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At Barbera International, the first edition of the Unitec Innovation Award took place.
2025-01-24 00:00
La Barbera International from Adrano, in the province of Catania, has won the first edition of the Unitec Innovation Award, an accolade established in celebration of Unitec's centenary. Unitec is an international group specialized in designing and implementing innovative solutions for...
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The Serbian fresh produce industry continues to trade despite a general strike and protests.
2025-01-24 00:00
A powszechne strajki w Serbii dzisiaj (piątek, 24 stycznia 2025 r.), zorganizowane przez studentów po miesiącach protestów, mają minimalny wpływ na przemysł świeżych produktów spożywczych - informują osoby z branży. Insajderzy z branży świeżych produktów spożywczych mówią, że choć niektóre logistyka w dużych miastach, takich jak Belgrad i Nowy Sad...
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Chile's blueberry exports reached 55,946 tons in the 2024-2025 season, with 12% being organic.
2025-01-24 00:00
The Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee has reported that, as of week 2 in 2025, Chile has shipped a total of 55.946 tons of blueberries since the start of the 2024-2025 fruit export season. An impressive shipment volume of 11.767 tons was recorded in the first half of this year.
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Winter storm in the Southern U.S. poses a threat to citrus crops but benefits peaches, apples, and blueberries.
2025-01-24 00:00
The southern United States, including states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi, is currently facing a severe winter storm with unexpected snow and sleet. This weather phenomenon, driven by arctic air, is forecasted to continue until the weekend. While certain fruit
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Hazera and Hm.Clause will be together at Fruit Logistica 2025 (booth A-50, hall 1.2) where they will present a selection of the latest innovations. New cultivars for zucchinis and melons will also be showcased, as well as new varieties of square peppers.
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With an international promotional initiatives calendar covering Europe, America, and Africa, and the participation of major players like Chiquita and Del Monte, this edition is shaping up to be the most ambitious to date, with the highest number of.
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In sektorze rolniczym, znacząca innowacja miała miejsce wraz z zatwierdzeniem 9 sierpnia 2024 roku rozporządzenia ministra z 30 maja 2024 roku przez włoskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Suwerenności Żywnościowej i Lasów (MASAF) dla produktu wspomagającego "olej z nasion słonecznika". Włoska firma...
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The Port of Natal's fruit exports have increased by 107% in 2024 as a result of recovery efforts.
2025-01-24 00:00
The Port of Natal has experienced a significant increase in fruit exports, with a 107% rise in 2024 compared to the previous year, as reported by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern). The terminal shipped 135,302 tons of fruit, marking a recovery from a downturn experienced in 2023.
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