The demand for fruit and vegetable processing equipment is rapidly increasing in the Middle East. This growth is driven by the global market's requirement for processed fresh produce and the potential arising from competitive crop prices. Ahmed Heiza, the CEO of machinery provider Misr Vision, highlights three sectors where this demand is particularly high. read more

Moyca Grapes, a table grape producing company, has started a project on two hectares of one of its estates in Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia) where it will cultivate the Sweet Celebration variety without any pesticide residues

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Peru exported 145.3 million kilograms of fresh grapes to the European continent in 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $417 million. Market analyst Eder Ros compiled a list of the top 20 European importers, with Fair Connection emerging as the clear leader. Source: Eder Rios. read more

On February 19th, Enza Zaden Italy, at the Merola Alfonso company, dedicated a day to its winter cappuccino par excellence, the Malyeva. And not only that. Born in the Campania region, more precisely in the Nocerino Sarnese area, over the years, this variety has had the opportunity to read more

Konrad Kozakiewicz, who runs a berry farm near Płońsk, explains how raspberries grown in Haygrove tunnels and protected in pots are secured for winter and during spring frosts. The video material from his farm is titled "Kozacka Truskawka." read more

The origin is a key factor in the purchasing decision, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector. This was revealed in the latest live broadcast of IFN dedicated to the potato sector, a trend also confirmed by a recent survey in some points of sale of the Lombardy GDO. Among the shelves, read more

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has instructed American farmers to prepare to produce more after announcing the imposition of additional tariffs starting from April 2 on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, which will also affect the agricultural sector. read more

With 52,000 hectares dedicated exclusively to export production, Colombia's banana sector is seeking to boost its productivity and tackle price pressures through new negotiation models. Following a difficult 2023 characterized by decreased rainfall and a productivity slump, the results of 2024... read more

Grupo Dia, the leading chain of proximity stores in Spain, and Hinojosa Packaging Group, a leading company in the design and manufacturing of packaging solutions

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While the transition from Belgium to overseas organic pears is slowly but surely taking place, organic grower Hugo Jacobs has already been out of stock for some time. "It has been a very difficult season overall," says the Jacobs Fruit grower from Sint-Truiden, Flanders. read more

W listopadzie 2024 r. Fundacja Kartause Ittingen uruchomiła nową maszynę do obierania jabłek AS 6 od firmy Kronen. Ta nowoczesna maszyna umożliwia skuteczne obieranie, usuwanie gniazd nasiennych i krojenie jabłek. Fundacja głównie przetwarza jabłka ze swoich sadów i wykorzystuje maszynę do produkcji soków jabłkowych. read more

W 2023-24 roku Kaszmir wyeksportował 1,31 miliona metrycznych ton jabłek, jak wynika z danych rządowych zgłoszonych na forum Zgromadzenia. To stanowi spadek w porównaniu z eksportem 1,75 miliona metrycznych ton w 2022-23 i 1,21 miliona metrycznych ton w 2021-22. Rząd podjął różne środki w celu wzmocnienia marketingu jabłek. read more

Ceny kwiatów w Rosji szybko rosną, a konsumenci są zszokowani gwałtownym wzrostem cen tulipanów, róż i mimozy. Niektóre kwiaty podrożały nawet dwukrotnie. Eksperci przypisują to spadkowi importu i skomplikowanej logistyce. Według danych Rosstatu, na grudzień 2024 roku. read more

UK: Asda unveils £2 million upgrade at Greater Manchester store
Asda has completed a £2 million transformation of its Pilsworth store in Bury, marking its largest single-store investment in several years. The produce section now features new low-level chilled units, and a dedicated wine section. read more

The Dutch Lily Days will be held for the 13th time in 2025. Breeders, growers, and trading companies will come together to discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges in the lily sector. The 13 participating companies are excited to showcase their latest innovations to visitors during the Lily Days. read more

It is born from the collaboration between Pink Lady® and OPI FRUTTA a brand-new snack 100% Pink Lady® apple freeze-dried, recently launched on the market. This product, the result of the innovative company OPI FRUTTA, promises to redefine the concept of healthy and tasty snack thanks to its technology. read more

BrightFarms is now shipping produce from its latest greenhouse in Macon, Georgia, which began operations in late 2024. Covering 1.5 million square feet when fully completed, this facility is located just a short distance from its parent company, Cox Enterprises, in Atlanta. It is revolutionizing the availability of fresh, locally grown produce. read more

Aktualnie panuje duża niepewność. Takie jest uczucie w branży produkcji limonek po wczorajszej wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary z Meksyku i Kanady. W końcu, ponad 90 procent limonek w USA pochodzi od południowego sąsiada. "Mimo że cła są ukierunkowane na pomoc" read more

The ninth edition of "i Limoni per la ricerca®" has started, a project by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS realized exclusively with the Benefit Company Citrus l'Orto Italiano, which funds the work of doctors and researchers who have chosen to dedicate their lives to research. read more

Contecon Guayaquil S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s Ecuadorian business unit operating at the Port of Guayaquil, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping's Asia-Central and South America 5 (WSA5) service on 21 February, marking a highpoint in the country's foreign trade. read more