Po znacznym wzroście kosztów, niektórzy egipscy producenci truskawek ogłosili, że ceny świeżych truskawek w tym sezonie podwóją się w porównaniu do poprzedniego. Marokańscy eksporterzy, którzy od dawna pozostawali w tyle za Egiptem w sektorze truskawkowym, postrzegają ten rozwój jako dobrą wiadomość. read more

The FSI certification for Marginpar's Ethiopian farm has been completed. Marginpar Ethiopia already had the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certification has recently been renewed. In Ethiopia, this certification is also referred to as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice'. read more

Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

The company Herbstreith & Fox is offering a complete fruit processing line for sale through an online auction on www.Industrial-Auctions.com. The entire process of producing jam and fruit spreads, from washing and destoning to sorting, crushing, defrosting, extracting, and pasteurizing the fruits, has been completed. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a laboratory error was responsible for the incorrect recall announcement on October 18, 2024, regarding Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers were found not to contain Salmonella, and the recall has been lifted. read more

Chef Amaury Guichon created the world's largest chocolate sculpture of a banana, measuring 167.64 cm by 75.1 cm, setting a second world record. The sculpture, displayed in Las Vegas, features a partially peeled banana with a chocolate-dipped tip. Chef Guichon is renowned for his detailed chocolate creations. read more

Perspektywy eksportu ananasów z Peru poprawiły się w ciągu ostatnich lat. W 2017 roku produkcja ananasów w tym kraju napotykała trudności, ponieważ ich jakość była nieregularna i nie spełniała międzynarodowych standardów. Jednak dzięki udoskonaleniom w sektorze, eksport ananasów osiągnął wartość 4,1 miliarda dolarów. read more

The floriculture industry in Ethiopia began in the early 1980s when state-owned farms started producing and exporting flowers to Europe. The sector flourished in the early 2000s with large-scale exports of cut flowers. The period after 2003 is characterized by a significant influx of foreign firms and industries. read more

The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, has announced the introduction of laser etching on mangoes. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, eliminates the requirement for individual plastic PLU stickers. After thorough testing and. read more

The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has read more

OneThird, the start-up dedicated to combating fresh produce waste, will be showcasing its avocado scanner for the first time in France at the European retail show Tech for Retail, scheduled to take place on November 26th and 27th at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This marks the company's initial foray into the French market. read more

Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just read more

A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators. read more

The berries are distinguishing themselves on the market for a performance that exceeds most categories in the produce department, while still maintaining ample growth margins. In fact, sales are showing a double-digit trend, despite prices significantly higher than the average. read more

Cimcorp Group is strategically expanding its presence in the UK by prioritizing successful project execution and providing excellent service to achieve controlled growth in the market. "Our main priority is to ensure the success of our new projects in the UK," says Jarkko Hakkarainen, Head of Operations. read more

In Nerviano, on the outskirts of Milan, on the Sempione state road, a major thoroughfare heading towards Switzerland, a new Iper Tosano has opened where there used to be a former Auchan and, post-Covid, a former Bennet. This is the first Iper Tosano in the Milan area, as we reported on gdoweek. Here on Fresh Point... read more

The Liangping pomelo, along with the Shatian pomelo from the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the Wendan pomelo from Fujian province, is recognized as one of the top pomelo varieties in the country. Due to its prominence, Liangping has been declared a "Hometown of Famous Chinese Pomelos". read more