After 36 years at the helm of the French fruit and vegetable cooperative Cofruid'Oc, Didier Crabos, the first manager recruited in 1989, officially passed on the leadership on April 1st to Sébastien Tripon after a fifteen-month transition period. Philippe Jean, who manages Cofruid'Oc, also took over responsibilities... read more

Yesterday morning at the professional high school on Viale Piemonte in Fondi, the Nutri Lab initiative took place, a day of training for students through short practical educational sessions, organized by the Youth Group of Fedagro in Fondi and MOF in partnership. read more

Holenderscy eksporterzy skupiają się teraz na rynku europejskim, ponieważ amerykański staje się mniej atrakcyjny z powodu wysokich ceł. Wynika to z badań przeprowadzonych przez Evofenedex i Atradius wśród setek holenderskich firm. Jako przykład wymieniono CE-Line w artykule z Financieele Dagblad. read more

Less-than-perfect greenhouse tomatoes that do not sell, onions that rotted in storage, a load of persimmons that did not survive transportation, or a processing plant's byproducts. These leftovers are all in the way, and fresh produce companies would love to wish them away. Is that possible? read more

Sicilian table tomatoes are produced to cater to the professional market, blending the traditional farming practices of family-owned farms with modern innovation and certified quality. Founded on strong values and a distinct local identity, Azienda Agricola Fondacaro, located in Vittoria (RG), Sicily, distinguishes itself in the market. read more

Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, pointed out that the recent 46% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from Vietnam are not expected to have an impact on fruits and vegetables. The U.S. remains a major importer of these products. In 2024, Vietnam exported... read more

In a new peer-reviewed publication, some of the world's leading experts in health and nutrition have concluded that eating almonds every day provides significant benefits to cardiometabolic health. Eleven scientists and doctors analyzed the whole read more

Fresh fruit importers in Herat, Afghanistan, are reporting a decrease in the fresh fruit market, which they attribute to the rise in customs duties. Prices of imported fresh fruits have gone up compared to the previous year, with importers pointing to high customs duties as the main reason for this surge. read more

Thanks to focused communication and the acknowledged quality of our 'Limone dell'Etna IGP,' we are present in significant large retail stores and organic specialty chain shops. Since April 1st, in accordance with the specifications, we have been harvesting our 'Limone bianchetto' lemons. read more

The new weekly railway service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona has started. The connection is operated by Medlog - the logistics division of Msc - and has been designed to provide a fast and efficient solution for the transportation of refrigerated goods. read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals, have announced a collaboration aimed at improving operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). This Public Sector Partnership (PSP) involves installing two read more

In the heart of Silverdale, NSW, something exciting is growing—not just plants, but the future of greenhouse automation. Botanica Nurseries, one of New South Wales' premier wholesale growers, recently took a bold step toward smarter cultivation. Meet the growersBotanica Nurseries - led by read more

Sinclair is strengthening its dedication to sustainability by focusing on ongoing innovation and collaboration in the fresh produce sector. Dr. M. Scott Howarth, Director of Research and Development for the company, recently provided insights into Sinclair's advancements in environmentally-friendly initiatives. read more

The rain has been a determining factor in the start of this year's white asparagus season on the banks of the Ebro in Spain, causing it to be slightly delayed compared to previous years. "In our case, we started the season with the first harvests around 20 days ago, but we have been lucky, because read more

The hydroponically grown salad harvest of 'La Standiana' in Ravenna, owner of the Ninfa brand, is about to start. There are 13 hectares of tubs with water and floating panels in which nickel-free salad is grown using a highly sustainable technique (floating system). Each tub is protected by read more

Ismea monitors the food purchases of organic products by households for domestic consumption in 2024. Here is what emerged from the Observatory: read more

PlantTape has recently announced promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and leading sales expansion in the western region. With his extensive experience in the industry, read more

In 2024, the horticultural sector in South Africa contributed 23% to the nation's agricultural Gross Value Added. Over the past decade, the sector has maintained an average growth rate of 11.4%, solidifying its position as a significant provider of employment and foreign exchange. Despite encountering logistical challenges, read more

The Giffoni Valle Piana Cinema Citadel is getting ready to host an extraordinary event, the final ceremony of Cinefrutta 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. This national festival, a celebration of healthy eating and the promotion of young talents, will culminate with the read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more