The Technical Secretariat of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is responsible for developing technical guidelines for determining the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, will be hosting an open webinar on January 13, 2025 to involve stakeholders. read more

Mathijs Benard, who has been employed as the Head of Operations Central Europe at Westfalia Fruit in the Netherlands since March 2024 and also collaborates closely with the Operations Team in Germany, explains: "Since joining the company, my focus has been on the read more

RPA has set a goal of becoming the world's third-largest raisin producer as it continues to expand plantings and enhance efficiency. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has secured an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financial firm the majority shareholder of the company. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has received an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financier the majority shareholder of the company. read more

You are deeply rooted in the local community and have a complementary trade portfolio that serves both national and international markets. Your main features include a family ethos, innovation in offerings and production through new varieties, in-house production. read more

The green methanol will consist of a mix of bio- and E-methanol, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%, and comply with all common sustainability certifications. "With our 2030 strategy, we fully commit to the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement." read more

Organic products have a long tradition at Aldi Süd: Since 2004, the discount store has been focusing on organic food, with the first organic product being organic eggs. Now, the discount store looks back on 20 years of organic products and showcases its longstanding commitment to organic products. Under the motto "Aldi celebrates", read more

Sodexo's UK and Ireland chief executive Sean Haley will be leaving the company at the end of the year, as announced by the catering giant. read more

According to the study, in the penultimate quarter of the year, convenience store traffic increased by 9.5% compared to the previous year. Hypermarkets saw a slight increase in traffic of 1.7%. In contrast, supermarkets experienced a decline of 10.5% and discount stores saw a... read more

According to the company, Sonrosa® combines exceptional taste, consistent quality, and a minimal ecological footprint thanks to their seed technology. The first productions will be available in early 2025. read more

Iván Vílchez, President of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), added that the low ex-farm prices for mangoes are further exacerbated by the fact that Brazil, Peru's main competitor in the European market, has increased its supply and the read more

Ostatni rok był nietypowy dla sektora cytrusowego w RPA, zdarzenia w branży soków zmieniły siły rynkowe. read more

The South African exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing anticipates a promising pear season in 2024/25, featuring its first-ever commercial volumes of the red blush variety Cape Blush, as well as its largest crop of Cheeky to date. read more

New Zealand’s Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has stated that it will maintain a close collaboration with kiwifruit exporter Zespri to eliminate unethical employment practices. This comes after a labor provider to the kiwifruit industry in the Bay of Plenty was discovered to have underpaid three employees over an extended period. read more

A variety of marketing activities will be implemented to promote French apples to consumers in India in the upcoming months. The fruit will be available for purchase at all of the major supermarket chains in the country. read more

Fresh Produce India is returning in 2025, gathering top professionals from both the local and international industry to delve into the numerous opportunities available in one of the world's most vibrant markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced that long-serving director Trish Skinner has stepped down from her position as an FMA board member. read more

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will lead a new five-year investment funded by growers through Hort Innovation. This initiative will offer a special opportunity to strategically advance one of Australia's most highly valued horticultural exports in the long term. read more

The California Table Grape Commission has announced that Karen Hearn, vice president of marketing, passed away on November 24 after bravely fighting cancer. read more