The pear industry has become quite complex, but La Grande Bellezza italiana, Italy's first fruit and vegetable network, remains dedicated to a sector that has been a driving force for the industry. "Italian pears," says founding member Leonardo Odorizzi, "boast unique characteristics." read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, has announced its area estimate for the 2025 season, noting a 4% overall increase in the area dedicated to berry cultivation compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the resurgence in raspberry cultivation. read more

Firma Alzarro Dönerworld zmienia kebaba döner, oferując konsumentom możliwość zakupienia świeżej wersji do zabrania i pieczenia w domu z chłodzonych stoisk i przygotowania jej w domu. Wykonany z świeżych składników takich jak sałata, kapusta, cebula i pomidory - przetworzony bez konserwantów. read more

Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH) Cold Storage officially opened its Greenbushes facility in Gqeberha on December 5th, with the goal of boosting the agricultural and logistics sectors in the Eastern Cape. The facility is specifically designed to improve export capabilities and meet the growing need for cold storage. read more

"Kampania hiszpańskiego białego czosnku przynosi obiecujące wyniki w tym roku. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, obecne ceny wzrosły o około 10-15%, odzwierciedlając zauważalną poprawę jakości produktu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Popyt na rynku również jest silny, z pozytywnym spożyciem." read more

The Greek chestnut market is already experiencing a shortage of Greek chestnuts before the first week of December is over. This situation is making space for Christmas imports, as nearly all Greek cooperatives have sold out their supplies. This shortage also applies to A.C. Kapa, located on Mount Paiko in northern Greece. read more

The Drewry WCI composite index rose by 6% to $3,533 per feu. This is 66% lower than the previous peak of $10,377 in September 2021, but 149% higher than the average of $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic). The year-to-date average composite index stands at $3,958 per feu, which is $1,104 higher than the 10-year average. read more

Aby osiągnąć hiper-specjalizację w danym sektorze, należy zainwestować znaczne środki. Dokładnie to zrobiła firma F.lli Candiano, z siedzibą w Ispicy (Sycylia). We współpracy z Bulltec firma opracowała technologię dedykowaną wyłącznie do uprawy cukinii. read more

Chilean garlic is gaining more significance in international markets, particularly during periods of scarcity. This year, the weather has presented both obstacles and chances for Chilean garlic. "Having registered 800 chilling hours, as opposed to 400 in the previous year, the product has. read more

Located behind the 10th sideline in Milton, Ontario is Brownridge Greenhouses, a wholesale grower that has been supplying independent garden centers and retailers with a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables for over fifty years. Variety is Brownridge's calling card. read more

While February is known as the month of Valentine's Day, March is recognized as Women's Day. This year, Mother's Day in the UK was observed on March 10. Fortunately, Women's Day appeared to be a successful day for businesses this year. However, more events unfolded in the first part of the year. read more

The port dock workers in India have announced an indefinite strike at all major ports starting on December 17, 2024, if the government does not implement wage revisions and productivity schemes by December 15, 2024. In September 2024, the labor federations postponed a planned strike. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more

Kampania dla Tacle - krzyżówka między mandarynkami a pomarańczami Tarocco o nasionach, cienkiej skórce i czerwonych smugach, które sprawiają, że produkt jest estetycznie atrakcyjny - właśnie się rozpoczęła. Tacle "To owoc cytrusowy, który jest powszechny we wschodniej Sycylii, szczególnie w okolicach góry Etna i w …" read more

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA Bouquet Company has been a part of the Dutch Flower Group since 2018. Since becoming a part of the Dutch Flower Group, The USA Bouquet Company has collaborated on... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Ten lat temu, Tesco, największa sieć supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii, rozpoczęła strategię obniżenia cen podstawowych warzyw podczas sezonu świątecznego, mającą na celu przyciągnięcie większej liczby klientów. Ta strategia, znana jako Festive Five, obejmowała obniżenie ceny marchwi, ziemniaków, brukselki, read more

The recovery of European retail is still uncertain and uneven. Germany and Italy are falling behind, whereas France and Spain are experiencing slight growth this year (around 1.5%). Despite the increasing consumer confidence in Europe, high savings rates (20% in Germany) and inflation are still limiting consumer spending. read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is about to start later in December, one of the leading exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has taken a different approach to reimagine the entire value chain. In this first of two articles, Jaco Rheeder, Managing Director of Star South, discusses the innovative changes they have made. read more

Peaches, nectarines, grapes, and clementines were the protagonists of the first four roadshows of the Enjoy Sweet Fruit project. Through the activities of the information and promotion campaign promoted by OP Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, the first events took place. read more