"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe," reports Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, who is currently on a mission in Tanzania. "I saw white and red seedless South African grapes on sale at a price of about 5 euros per kilo." read more

A new mandarin variety that is red both on the inside and the outside is nearing the end of its development and validation phase, and will soon be ready to be marketed. Ciqua Levante is known as the breeder of innovative varieties such as the SilkRoad lemon and the CQN42 orange, the world's read more

A new container loading table has been integrated into the logistics operations of Richel Group at their headquarters in Eygalieres, Provence Alpes, France. The table was designed to optimize loading efficiency and reduce physical strain on workers. "This equipment is transforming the way we" read more

Federdistribuzione shares the appeal of the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis, (pictured above, source: European Commission) published yesterday in the national press, in which he talks about a "turn towards anti-bureaucracy". read more

Despite facing global challenges and climate changes in recent years, Moldova has successfully expanded its presence in the EU market. Apples have risen to 4th place among consumer preferences in the global market. As a result, in 2024, there was an 87% increase in. read more

"If investments in technology in the agricultural sector experienced a setback in 2024, the company size and cooperative aggregation continue to be extraordinary accelerators for the introduction of Agriculture 4.0 solutions." read more

The Chilean company Greenvic has been producing and exporting kiwis to key markets such as Europe, Latin America, and the Far East for over 25 years. "This year we face significant challenges due to frost affecting some areas in the seventh region where we have several orchards." read more

Valentine's Day is here! Florists and retailers are currently in the midst of the holiday rush, working tirelessly to meet the high demand. While the full effects of Valentine's Day 2025 will become more apparent in the days ahead, we are examining how the industry prepared in various regions around the world. read more

At Biofach, the most important international trade fair for organic food held in Nuremberg from February 11 to 14, Vog-Home of Apples was present, highlighting its strategic plans. New taste experiences. read more

After a positive January, in week 5 the sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables continue to grow, with a minimal increase in the average mix price. All physical channels are growing, except for hypermarkets, while online sales are back in positive territory. read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in the prices of imported tomatoes from Turkey in Ukraine this week. This drop in price is due to a significant lack of interest from wholesale companies and retail chains in purchasing these tomatoes. read more

Within the broader fresh produce category, tropical fruits still occupy a somewhat niche position. Even well-known products like mangoes and pineapples are not yet considered essential items, but the category is experiencing growth, as evidenced by a significant increase in sales of 15.6% (in value) and 6.1% read more