In the latest issue of Marca Fresh, we meet Ernesto Fornari, general manager of Apofruit, who presents us with the news, starting with the Dulcis kiwi, which is being showcased at the fair. "We are not a single-product company and have researched club varieties throughout the fruit and vegetable supply chain. The Dulcis kiwi is gaining popularity." read more

Według Emmanuela Adu, dyrektora zarządzającego ghańskim eksporterem owoców 2k Farms Ltd, obecny sezon jest korzystny zarówno dla papai, jak i marakui: "Głównie eksportujemy papaję i marakuję. Papaja była bardzo wydajna dla nas w zeszłym roku podczas świąt. Popyt lokalny znacznie wzrósł". read more

Z powodu gwałtownego spadku jakości przechowywanych cebul w 2024 roku, ukraińscy producenci rozpoczęli masowe obniżanie cen tego produktu w tym tygodniu, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Innym czynnikiem negatywnie wpływającym na ceny w tym segmencie jest spadek popytu na. read more

"Ceny są dobre, a rynek jest zrównoważony." Tak opisuje obecną sytuację na rynku belgijskich gruszek Tony Derwael z Bel'Export. Jednakże ostrzega on przed potencjalnymi problemami później w sezonie. "Nie sądzę, żebyśmy mogli narzekać, ale każdy musi uważnie zwracać uwagę na jakość" read more

Switzerland: Migros recorded an increase in sales in 2024. Migros reported: "Marked by restructuring and disposals, 2024 was a year of new beginnings for Migros. In this challenging environment, we succeeded in keeping sales at a stable level in our core business - the supermarket." read more

Israeli startup NOF (Natural Offset Farming) has introduced portable, autonomous cooling units designed to store fruits and vegetables directly in the fields. These units maintain optimal temperatures to protect harvested crops until they are transported. The concept is inspired by. read more

Fresh Formulaics is introducing the next generation of post-harvest solutions. Designed to address the specific challenges of the produce industry, this product aims to reduce spoilage, prolong freshness, improve product appearance, and potentially minimize worker exposure to harmful agricultural chemicals. read more

Yesterday, the conference "Consumer Focus - Retailers and Producers Working Together to Enhance Fruit and Vegetable Value" took place at Marca Fresh 2025 in Bologna. The event, which brought together various retailers and fruit and vegetable producers, highlighted the importance of a synergistic dialogue. read more

VIP has participated in Marca Fresh for the third consecutive year. The fair, which ended yesterday, January 16th in Bologna, is considered by the Consortium of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta as an important opportunity to meet Gdo partners and discuss. read more

In October 2024, the progressive deterioration of the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance continues: the balance for the first ten months in terms of volume is decisively negative and approaches a deficit of 349 thousand tons (20% worse than the same period of the previous year). read more

The south-western part of South Africa is famous for its flora, particularly the Fynbos flora and the wide range of unique plants. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), in collaboration with its partner, the industry association 'Cape Flora South Africa', will be presenting the diversity of fynbos at the IPM fair in Essen. read more

ALDI continues its strong growth in the Valencian Community, with the opening of its seventh store in the city of Valencia, in the Vara de Quart neighborhood. This is the first ALDI opening in the Valencian Community this year. read more

Anecoops is preparing to launch its new brand of red oranges, Red Bouquet, during the Fruit Logistica fair next month in Berlin. The innovative brand represents the range of red-skinned and red-fleshed oranges from the Spanish cooperative, renowned for their high quality. read more

Major retailers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize their operations and reduce costs in an environment marked by increasing labor costs. Sainsbury’s, for example, uses forecasting tools.

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Novafruit, a Quebec-based nursery specializing in the propagation of strawberry plants, has announced the expansion of its operations through a new partnership with Les Entreprises Pitre, one of the largest berry producers in Canada. This collaboration will enable Novafruit to quadruple its production... read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies ogłosiło dostępność swoich katalogów detalicznych i dla hodowców na rok 2025. Katalogi na rok 2025 zawierają wybór produktów zarówno dla niezależnych centrów ogrodniczych, jak i komercyjnych hodowców. Wyróżnione produkty obejmują narzędzia, wyposażenie do szklarni oraz... read more

Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his chairmanship of the industry association BerriesZA for 5 years. He gained recognition during the extended port strike of 2022 when he publicly condemned the damage. read more

2025 is a significant year for AgriCoat NatureSeal, as it commemorates the 30th anniversary since the company became part of the Mantrose Group in 1995. Mantrose is a prominent global player in food protection, providing specialty, functional coatings for various sectors of the food industry and is one of the main players in the world. read more